Senior Consultant I - Network Security Engineering

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Consultant I – Network Security Engineering based in the United States.

We are seeking an experienced network security engineer to help design, secure, and modernize critical enterprise infrastructure in a fully remote environment. In this hands-on role, you will engineer and maintain enterprise firewall platforms, strengthen network security capabilities, and improve the reliability and scalability of infrastructure operations. You will leverage automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), scripting, APIs, and CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployments and reduce manual processes. Working closely with networking, cloud, security, and application teams, you will troubleshoot complex technical challenges and deliver resilient, secure solutions. You will also contribute to platform modernization, vulnerability remediation, and continuous improvement initiatives. This opportunity is ideal for a proactive technical professional who enjoys solving complex problems, taking ownership of engineering projects, and advancing modern DevOps practices.

Accountabilities

Network Security Engineering: Engineer, configure, support, and maintain enterprise network security platforms, including Palo Alto Networks firewalls, Panorama, and related security technologies.
Solution Design and Implementation: Design, implement, test, and validate network security solutions across enterprise infrastructure and cloud environments, ensuring alignment with established architecture and security standards.
Advanced Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex network, firewall, routing, connectivity, DNS, and application communication issues to maintain secure and reliable infrastructure operations.
Infrastructure Automation: Develop, implement, and maintain automation solutions using Python, PowerShell, Bash, APIs, Infrastructure as Code, and configuration management tools to improve operational efficiency and consistency.
CI/CD Pipeline Development: Build, maintain, and enhance continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines for infrastructure deployment, configuration management, automated testing, and validation.
Automated Change Validation: Develop pre-change and post-change validation processes, automated health checks, monitoring capabilities, and reporting tools to reduce deployment risks and improve service reliability.
Platform Integration: Integrate network security platforms with monitoring systems, deployment tools, and operational technologies to improve visibility, simplify workflows, and strengthen automation capabilities.
Operational Efficiency: Identify repetitive manual activities and implement scalable automation solutions that reduce operational overhead and improve the consistency of infrastructure management.
Infrastructure Modernization: Support platform lifecycle activities, including software upgrades, vulnerability remediation, technology refreshes, configuration improvements, and modernization initiatives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with networking, cloud, cybersecurity, and application teams to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient solutions that meet enterprise requirements.
Engineering Standards and Documentation: Participate in technical reviews, promote engineering best practices, and maintain accurate documentation, operational procedures, scripts, and automation frameworks.
Technical Knowledge Sharing: Provide technical guidance and support to colleagues, share expertise, and contribute to continuous improvements in engineering processes and team capabilities.
Requirements
Network Engineering Expertise: Strong professional background in network engineering and network security, with a solid understanding of TCP/IP, routing, subnetting, Network Address Translation (NAT), DNS, and application connectivity.
Firewall and Security Platforms: Experience engineering, implementing, configuring, or supporting enterprise firewall and network security technologies.
Infrastructure as Code: Practical knowledge of IaC principles, infrastructure automation, configuration management, and version-controlled infrastructure workflows.
Scripting and Programming: Hands-on experience developing scripts and automation using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar programming and scripting languages.
API Integration: Experience working with REST APIs or other programmatic interfaces to automate infrastructure management, collect data, monitor systems, and support operational troubleshooting.
CI/CD and Version Control: Experience developing, maintaining, or using CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployment and configuration, along with source control tools and Git-based development practices.
Automation Use Cases: Demonstrated ability to automate infrastructure changes, configuration management, pre-change and post-change validation, health checks, monitoring, data collection, reporting, and troubleshooting workflows.
Technical Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to investigate complex network and security issues and implement reliable solutions.
Independent Execution: Ability to interpret technical requirements, take ownership of assigned projects, and deliver high-quality engineering solutions through implementation and validation with limited supervision.
Collaboration and Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across infrastructure, networking, security, cloud, and application teams.
Preferred Firewall Experience: Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls, Panorama, or comparable enterprise firewall management platforms.
Preferred Automation Tools: Experience with Red Hat Ansible for infrastructure configuration, orchestration, deployment, and automation.
Cloud Security Knowledge: Experience supporting network security infrastructure in AWS, Microsoft Azure, or other public cloud environments.
Advanced Networking Knowledge: Understanding of VPN technologies, network segmentation, and load balancing.
CI/CD Technologies: Familiarity with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps, or similar automation and deployment platforms.
Reusable Automation Development: Experience creating reusable automation frameworks, modules, scripts, or tools for infrastructure engineering.
Enterprise Operations: Familiarity with enterprise change-management processes, IT service management practices, and operational governance.
DevOps Experience: Experience working in a DevOps or product-oriented engineering environment, particularly in modernizing traditional infrastructure through automation and Infrastructure as Code.
Employment Eligibility: Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. Employment-based visa sponsorship is generally not available for this position.
Background Screening: Candidates selected for the role must successfully complete the required background investigation.
Benefits
Competitive annual salary: $75,100–$126,325, depending on experience, qualifications, and relevant skills.
Fully remote work: Work from home within the United States, with the flexibility to manage your work in a remote environment.
Comprehensive technology equipment: A company-provided laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse to support productive remote work.
Monthly internet reimbursement: Eligible remote employees receive a monthly connectivity allowance to help offset internet expenses.
Professional development: Opportunities to expand your expertise in network security engineering, cloud technologies, automation, and modern infrastructure practices.
Technical growth: Hands-on exposure to enterprise security platforms, infrastructure modernization, and large-scale automation initiatives.
Collaborative engineering environment: Work with experienced professionals across networking, cloud, cybersecurity, and application engineering.
Meaningful technical impact: Contribute to strengthening enterprise security, improving operational reliability, and advancing secure infrastructure capabilities.
Equal opportunity workplace: A commitment to fair employment practices and a professional environment that values qualified candidates.