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Global Technical Talent

Senior Network Security Engineer

Global Technical Talent, Florida, New York, United States

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Primary Job Title Senior Network Security Engineer

Alternate/Related Job Titles

Firewall Security Engineer

Network Infrastructure Engineer

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

SD-WAN Security Engineer

Location Orange, CT

Onsite Flexibility Onsite

Contract Details

Position Type:

Contract

Start:

As Soon As Possible

Pay Rate:

$63.43 per hour

Job Summary We are seeking a

Senior Network Security Engineer

to play a critical role in securing, optimizing, and transforming our enterprise network infrastructure. This position requires

expert‑level knowledge

of firewall management, routing, SD‑WAN, and cloud security technologies. The successful candidate will design, deploy, and maintain secure network solutions that protect sensitive data and ensure high system availability across global locations.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and maintain enterprise

firewalls

including Cisco ASA, Checkpoint, Fortinet FortiGate, and Palo Alto.

Oversee

Radware DDoS protection systems

to ensure network resilience and uptime.

Administer

Zscaler ZIA/ZPA

for secure cloud access and zero‑trust connectivity.

Configure and optimize

SD‑WAN

solutions for global connectivity and application performance.

Implement and troubleshoot

EIGRP, BGP, and OSPF routing protocols .

Design and maintain

NAT policies , firewall rule sets, and traffic management policies.

Lead the

migration from Checkpoint to Fortinet , including policy conversion, rule optimization, and validation.

Conduct

firewall audits, risk assessments , and ensure compliance with best practices.

Implement

policy‑based routing, WAN optimization , and redundancy mechanisms.

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align

cloud and on‑prem security

strategies.

Investigate and resolve

connectivity, performance, and security incidents

across hybrid environments.

Required Experience

5–8 years of professional experience in

network security engineering .

Hands‑on expertise with

Fortinet FortiGate, Checkpoint, Palo Alto, and Cisco ASA

firewalls.

Strong understanding of

SD‑WAN

technologies (Fortinet SD‑WAN, Cisco SD‑WAN, Prisma Access).

Proficient in

EIGRP, BGP, and OSPF routing protocols .

Experience managing

Zscaler ZIA/ZPA

deployments.

In‑depth knowledge of

VPN technologies

(IPSec, SSL, GRE, DMVPN, L2TP).

Experience with

Radware DDoS protection, IPS/IDS , and threat mitigation.

Understanding of

zero‑trust architectures

and secure network segmentation.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to resolve complex security challenges.

Nice‑to‑Have Experience

Experience leading

enterprise‑level firewall migrations .

Familiarity with

SIEM integration

and automated incident response.

Knowledge of

cloud‑native networking

in AWS or Azure environments.

Exposure to

SASE frameworks

and emerging network security technologies.

Required Skills

Firewall Administration (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Cisco ASA)

SD‑WAN Architecture & Optimization

BGP / OSPF / EIGRP Routing

Zscaler ZIA/ZPA Cloud Security

Preferred Skills

DDoS Protection (Radware)

VPN & NAT Configuration

Zero‑Trust Security Implementation

Firewall Migration and Policy Optimization

Additional Skills from Original Description

Threat Mitigation & Risk Assessment

Cloud Security Integration

Performance Troubleshooting

Compliance & Security Auditing

Benefits

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans

401k Retirement Fund

About the Client Our client is a

leading sustainable energy company

with operations in 24 states and over

$40 billion in assets . They provide electricity and natural gas services to 3.3 million customers across the Northeast. Recognized as one of the

World’s Most Ethical Companies

for three consecutive years, they are also a leader in

offshore wind development

and renewable energy innovation. The company actively supports community development and invests in local charitable initiatives.

About GTT GTT is a minority‑owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of

Chenega Corporation , a Native American‑owned company in Alaska. As an economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value

diverse and inclusive workplaces . Our clients include Fortune 500 companies across banking, insurance, financial services, life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!

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