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Insight Global

Network Security Engineer

Insight Global, Bethpage, New York, United States, 11714

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Base Pay Range $145,000.00/yr - $152,000.00/yr

Qualifications

8+ years of experience in cybersecurity and network administration roles

5+ years of experience with various firewall platforms (Cisco Meraki, Palo Alto, Fortinet)

Experience with endpoint protection, SIEM solutions, and log management tools

Proficiency and knowledge of Azure Cloud Networking

Knowledge of compliance standards

Telecom Industry experience

Experience partnering with 3rd party vendors for escalations

Responsibilities This role is responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining secure, high-performance network solutions across Cisco switches, routers, Meraki office systems, and Firepower/ASA in the data center, all integrated with Azure cloud networking. The position focuses heavily on cybersecurity, including implementing and managing firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, and security appliances, performing vulnerability assessments, and enforcing security policies and incident response protocols. The individual will act as the backend resource for a 3rd party managed service, handling escalations and unresolved threats, while collaborating with internal teams on risk identification and security improvements. Daily tasks include configuring virtual networks and security groups in Azure, managing identity and access controls such as MFA, monitoring network performance, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and optimizing configurations for scalability and security. The role also involves working with SIEM tools for threat detection, generating compliance and performance reports, maintaining documentation, and providing security training to staff. Continuous improvement is key, requiring the candidate to stay current on emerging threats and technologies while ensuring the overall security posture of the environment.

Contract Details This position is a 6‑month contract to hire. It is a hybrid position in Bethpage, NY, Tues‑Thurs. Insurance and 401K are offered during the contract period as well as upon conversion. The converting salary for this role is $145,000–$152,000.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Contract

Job Function Information Technology

Industries: Telecommunications

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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