Motion Recruitment Partners LLC
Network & Security Expert
Motion Recruitment Partners LLC, Denton, Texas, United States, 76205
Join an enterprise IT infrastructure team as an IT Network & Security Expert in a 6-month contract role based in Denton, TX. This position requires deep technical expertise in network architecture, firewalls, security controls, and incident response. You'll design, implement, secure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure while playing a key role in ensuring systems remain reliable, scalable, and protected against evolving cyber threats. Reporting to the IT Infrastructure Manager, you'll work closely with DevOps, IT Support, and software teams to deliver secure solutions while supporting compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and other relevant frameworks.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced network and security professional to make a significant impact on enterprise infrastructure security and performance. You'll have the autonomy to design and implement security solutions while working with cutting‑edge technologies including Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco switches, SD‑WAN, and Wi‑Fi 6. The role offers diverse technical challenges spanning network optimization, security architecture, incident response, and compliance management. You'll be responsible for both strategic security initiatives and hands‑on technical implementation, providing exposure to the full spectrum of network and security operations. Working with an enterprise environment, you'll gain valuable experience with governance frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR while leading incident response activities and conducting security assessments. The 6‑month contract provides focused project work with clear objectives, allowing you to demonstrate expertise and potentially extend or convert to permanent employment. With opportunities to work on network modernization, security enhancement projects, and disaster recovery planning, this role offers both immediate technical challenges and long‑term career development.
Contract Length: 6 Month
Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
5+ years of experience in network engineering and cybersecurity roles
Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP
Expertise with VLANs, MPLS, and VPN technologies
Expert‑level expertise with firewall technologies, particularly Palo Alto
Strong experience with Cisco switches and Cisco Firepower
Solid understanding of identity and access management (IAM), MFA, PKI, and SSO
Experience designing, deploying, and managing enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN infrastructures
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Ability to work independently and in team environment
High attention to detail and security‑minded mindset
Advanced verbal and written communication skills in English
Availability for occasional evening or weekend work during planned outages or upgrades
Desired Skills & Experience
Professional certifications: CCNA, CCNP, CCIE
Security certifications: CISSP, CISM, CEH, Security+, Network+
Azure or AWS security and networking certifications
Experience with Palo Alto firewall technologies
SD‑WAN implementation and management experience
Network Access Control (NAC) experience, particularly Cisco ISE
Wi‑Fi 6 technologies and deployment experience
Experience with Forcepoint and encryption technologies
Previous experience in SOC operations or cyber threat analysis
ITIL processes knowledge
Exposure to Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)
Knowledge of NIST SP 800‑171 and NIST SP 800‑172
Experience with IDS/IPS, SIEM, endpoint protection, and DLP solutions
Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing experience
Disaster recovery planning and execution experience
What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown
40% Network Architecture and Management (LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, routing, switching)
35% Security Architecture and Implementation (firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, incident response)
15% Compliance and Governance (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, audits, documentation)
10% Collaboration and Support (working with teams, training, technical guidance)
Daily Responsibilities
50% Hands‑On Technical Work (configuration, troubleshooting, optimization, security monitoring)
30% Security Management (assessments, incident response, policy enforcement, monitoring)
20% Planning and Documentation (architecture design, compliance support, documentation, collaboration)
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This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced network and security professional to make a significant impact on enterprise infrastructure security and performance. You'll have the autonomy to design and implement security solutions while working with cutting‑edge technologies including Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco switches, SD‑WAN, and Wi‑Fi 6. The role offers diverse technical challenges spanning network optimization, security architecture, incident response, and compliance management. You'll be responsible for both strategic security initiatives and hands‑on technical implementation, providing exposure to the full spectrum of network and security operations. Working with an enterprise environment, you'll gain valuable experience with governance frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR while leading incident response activities and conducting security assessments. The 6‑month contract provides focused project work with clear objectives, allowing you to demonstrate expertise and potentially extend or convert to permanent employment. With opportunities to work on network modernization, security enhancement projects, and disaster recovery planning, this role offers both immediate technical challenges and long‑term career development.
Contract Length: 6 Month
Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
5+ years of experience in network engineering and cybersecurity roles
Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP
Expertise with VLANs, MPLS, and VPN technologies
Expert‑level expertise with firewall technologies, particularly Palo Alto
Strong experience with Cisco switches and Cisco Firepower
Solid understanding of identity and access management (IAM), MFA, PKI, and SSO
Experience designing, deploying, and managing enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN infrastructures
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Ability to work independently and in team environment
High attention to detail and security‑minded mindset
Advanced verbal and written communication skills in English
Availability for occasional evening or weekend work during planned outages or upgrades
Desired Skills & Experience
Professional certifications: CCNA, CCNP, CCIE
Security certifications: CISSP, CISM, CEH, Security+, Network+
Azure or AWS security and networking certifications
Experience with Palo Alto firewall technologies
SD‑WAN implementation and management experience
Network Access Control (NAC) experience, particularly Cisco ISE
Wi‑Fi 6 technologies and deployment experience
Experience with Forcepoint and encryption technologies
Previous experience in SOC operations or cyber threat analysis
ITIL processes knowledge
Exposure to Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)
Knowledge of NIST SP 800‑171 and NIST SP 800‑172
Experience with IDS/IPS, SIEM, endpoint protection, and DLP solutions
Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing experience
Disaster recovery planning and execution experience
What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown
40% Network Architecture and Management (LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, routing, switching)
35% Security Architecture and Implementation (firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, incident response)
15% Compliance and Governance (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, audits, documentation)
10% Collaboration and Support (working with teams, training, technical guidance)
Daily Responsibilities
50% Hands‑On Technical Work (configuration, troubleshooting, optimization, security monitoring)
30% Security Management (assessments, incident response, policy enforcement, monitoring)
20% Planning and Documentation (architecture design, compliance support, documentation, collaboration)
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