Network Engineer

Network Security Engineer

Payrate: $85.00- $90.94/hr. Summary: As a Network Security Engineer, you will lead the end-to-end deployment of F5 firewalls and secure network infrastructure. You will bridge the gap between high-level architectural design and hands-on implementation, ensuring our network remains robust, scalable, and secure. This role is ideal for a proactive engineer who enjoys a mix of hardware deployment, advanced configuration, and cutting-edge automation.

Responsibilities:

• Deployment: Execute the full lifecycle deployment of F5 firewalls
• Troubleshooting: Perform deep-dive L1–L3 network analysis to resolve complex connectivity and performance issues.
• Optimization: Utilize NMS, SIEM, and SNMP-based tools to monitor network health and report on performance metrics.
• Modernization: Integrate Ansible and AI-driven workflows to accelerate deployment timelines and reduce manual overhead.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years of advanced config/admin with F5 and/or Juniper SRX.
• 1–2 years' experience with Nokia (preferred), Juniper, or Cisco Systems.
• Expertise in L1/2/3 troubleshooting, network architecture
• Proficiency in SNMP, NMS, SIEM, and element management systems.
• Familiarity with Linux, Virtualization, Proxies, and WAN Optimization.
• Ability to translate complex technical issues into actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to multitask in high-pressure environments with strong project management and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Ansible or similar orchestration platforms to streamline network tasks.
• Experience developing AI Agents or LLM-based tools to automate deployment workflows.
• Relevant F5 (F5-CA/CTS) or Juniper (JNCIA/JNCIS) certifications.

Pay Transparency: The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is: $85.00- $90.94/hour . Non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime at a rate of 1.5 times the base hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a work week, or as required by state or local law. Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education and experience. Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, dental, lifeion benefits, health savings accounts with qualified medical plan enrollment, 10 paid days off, 3 days paid bereavement leave, 401(k) plan participation with employer match, life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, dependent care flexible spending account, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, accommodations and reimbursement for work travel, and discretionary performance or recognition bonus. Sick leave and mobile phone reimbursement provided based on state or local law.