Career Mentors, LLC
Network Security Engineer (W2 Only) Jersey City, NJ — 100% Onsite (5 Days a Week
Career Mentors, LLC, Jersey City, New Jersey, United States, 07390
Location:
Jersey City, NJ — 100% Onsite (5 Days a Week) Employment Type:
Full-Time | W2 Only Compensation:
$70/hr We’re hiring a
Network Security Engineer
to lead the design, engineering, and implementation of cutting-edge security solutions in a large-scale enterprise environment. This position requires
onsite presence in Jersey City, NJ
, and is open
only to W2 candidates
located nearby. You’ll focus on
proxy-based security systems
such as
SASE
,
SSE
, or
SWG
, with hands-on experience across major vendors like Palo Alto, Zscaler, or Netskope. Ideal candidates bring a mix of
network security expertise
,
automation proficiency
, and a collaborative mindset to innovate secure, scalable architectures.
5+ years of
network security engineering
experience in large enterprise environments Hands-on expertise with
SASE
,
SSE
, or
Secure Web Gateway (SWG)
Experience designing/engineering with vendors such as: Palo Alto
Zscaler
Netskope
Proficient in scripting/devops languages: Python
Ansible
Terraform
JSON
Familiarity with
CI/CD pipelines
(e.g., Jenkins) and
API integrations
Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Preferred Skills
Strong hands-on experience with
Palo Alto SASE/SSE solutions
Deep understanding of
internet/cloud DMZ architecture
and
load balancing
Experience with
employee remote access
technologies
Familiarity with
stateful and application-layer firewalls
Experience working within
Agile environments
like Kanban or Scrum
Key Responsibilities
Research, design, and engineer proxy-based
Edge SWG
,
SSE
, and
SASE
solutions
Engineer perimeter network security across
on-prem
,
internet
, and
cloud environments
Automate and maintain scripts for
device pave/repave
and
routine operations
Define and implement
certified engineering standards
and product documentation
Collaborate with
Network Operations
and
Service Delivery teams
Act as an escalation point for high-priority network security incidents
Technical Proficiencies
Infrastructure and network engineering (planning, provisioning, compliance)
Hardware architecture and performance monitoring
Microservices, Jenkins, and API security
Full project lifecycle delivery using Agile methodologies
Strong communication and ability to explain complex technical strategies to leadership
Certifications (Preferred)
Vendor-specific and general technical certifications in
network security
,
cloud platforms
, or
infrastructure systems
TopTech Talent is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Third-party recruiters, please do not reach out for this role.
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Jersey City, NJ — 100% Onsite (5 Days a Week) Employment Type:
Full-Time | W2 Only Compensation:
$70/hr We’re hiring a
Network Security Engineer
to lead the design, engineering, and implementation of cutting-edge security solutions in a large-scale enterprise environment. This position requires
onsite presence in Jersey City, NJ
, and is open
only to W2 candidates
located nearby. You’ll focus on
proxy-based security systems
such as
SASE
,
SSE
, or
SWG
, with hands-on experience across major vendors like Palo Alto, Zscaler, or Netskope. Ideal candidates bring a mix of
network security expertise
,
automation proficiency
, and a collaborative mindset to innovate secure, scalable architectures.
5+ years of
network security engineering
experience in large enterprise environments Hands-on expertise with
SASE
,
SSE
, or
Secure Web Gateway (SWG)
Experience designing/engineering with vendors such as: Palo Alto
Zscaler
Netskope
Proficient in scripting/devops languages: Python
Ansible
Terraform
JSON
Familiarity with
CI/CD pipelines
(e.g., Jenkins) and
API integrations
Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Preferred Skills
Strong hands-on experience with
Palo Alto SASE/SSE solutions
Deep understanding of
internet/cloud DMZ architecture
and
load balancing
Experience with
employee remote access
technologies
Familiarity with
stateful and application-layer firewalls
Experience working within
Agile environments
like Kanban or Scrum
Key Responsibilities
Research, design, and engineer proxy-based
Edge SWG
,
SSE
, and
SASE
solutions
Engineer perimeter network security across
on-prem
,
internet
, and
cloud environments
Automate and maintain scripts for
device pave/repave
and
routine operations
Define and implement
certified engineering standards
and product documentation
Collaborate with
Network Operations
and
Service Delivery teams
Act as an escalation point for high-priority network security incidents
Technical Proficiencies
Infrastructure and network engineering (planning, provisioning, compliance)
Hardware architecture and performance monitoring
Microservices, Jenkins, and API security
Full project lifecycle delivery using Agile methodologies
Strong communication and ability to explain complex technical strategies to leadership
Certifications (Preferred)
Vendor-specific and general technical certifications in
network security
,
cloud platforms
, or
infrastructure systems
TopTech Talent is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Third-party recruiters, please do not reach out for this role.
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