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Black & Veatch

Sr. Network Security Engineer

Black & Veatch, Overland Park, Kansas, United States, 66213

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Base pay range $82.14/hr - $82.14/hr

This contingent assignment will be working with Black & Veatch, a global engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and consulting company that has ranked 1st in telecommunications and 2nd in power in the US. Their engineering, procurement, and construction solutions help clients move farther and faster. This is a great opportunity to help Black & Veatch ‘build a world of difference’ and enjoy the benefits that come from working for Magnit Global. Magnit Global is a leading, global professional services and technology company and a certified “Great Place to Work”. We have been a leader in contingent workforce management since 1991 and work with leading Fortune 500 companies and other large organizations across numerous verticals including consumer electronics, research and development, pharmaceuticals, health services, and many more.

Location Candidate must be located within 50 miles of either the Overland Park, KS or Raleigh, NC Black & Veatch offices.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Configure, administer, and maintain all network security hardware/software, monitoring tools, and security management portals

Install, configure, and maintain complex multi-site VPN & TCP/IP networks

Develop, recommend, and implement new and updated procedures together with key stakeholders to ensure an effective, streamlined, secure, and scalable operation and solution

Maintain access to services such as applications, servers, routers, and related software and hardware via VPN

Troubleshoot and resolve network performance problems

Monitor and troubleshoot firewalls, logs, and connectivity issues

Develop and support network automation and maintenance scripts

Network firewall capacity planning

Assist with the planning and implementation of the overall VoIP Connectivity solution

Proactively engage peers to understand key metrics for the business

Proactively research and identify new products and technologies that align with the strategic vision of the organization

Proactively seek out educational opportunities to ensure long-term growth for this position. Stay abreast of current and future industry trends related to network firewall technologies and application toolsets

Serve as a technical network security engineer, configuring, monitoring, and maintaining security standards on next‑generation firewalls and security service edge solutions

Ensure traffic is segmented, inspected, and managed per policy and business needs

Be network security lead for offshore engineering staff in troubleshooting, daily tasks, and change oversight

Preferred Qualifications

8-10 years experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or related discipline

8+ years’ hands‑on experience working in heterogeneous TCP/IP intensive environments

Strong understanding of security architecture & protocols, SASE/SSE solutions, VPNs, NAT, SSL/TLS, and IPSec

Experience with network troubleshooting, capacity planning, performance tuning, firewall security design, and security best practices

Demonstrate a high-level hands‑on experience of working directly with each of the following:

Palo Alto (plus Panorama/Prisma Access)

Cisco Security (ASA, ISE, Firepower NGFW)

Cisco Secure Client/AnyConnect

Security Secure Edge (SSE) Solutions (Zscaler/Prisma Access/Cisco Secure Client)

Network Monitoring and Management

Demonstrate general hands‑on experience working with each of the following:

Network routing protocols (BGP/OSPF)

Cisco Data Center Networking

F5 Load Balancing

High level of independent thinking and the ability to solve problems in a fast‑paced environment

Ability to engage in deep system level problem determination and resolution

Must be able to work well within a technical team, as well as interface well with the outside business units. Excellent organization skills, the ability to multi‑task and prioritize various types of work and be able to meet/set deadlines for all assigned work

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), able to relate with users, service providers, and management

Ensures all solutions adhere to applicable change control requirements

Must be able to respond to, and work on, after‑hours issues related to all technologies/protocols/solutions

Self‑motivated, proactive approach, able to work well independently in support of customer service level agreements

Occasional travel will be required. Must be able to travel without restriction, when required

Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies

Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices

Understands and is aware of the quality consequences which may result from the improper performance of their specific job. Has awareness of device defects that may occur in their area of responsibility, including product design, verification and validation, manufacturing and testing activities

Pay Range Magnit reasonably expects to pay for this position: $61.61/hour - $82.14/hour

Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Seniority level Not Applicable

Employment type Contract

Job function Information Technology

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