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.