Network Security DevOps Engineer

Network Security DevOps Engineer

Location: Baytown, TX (On-Site)

Duration: 12-Month Contract

Pay: $60 - $65/hr. W2

About the Opportunity

Our client, a global leader in the energy industry, is seeking a highly motivated Network Security DevOps Engineer to join a newly established Network Security DevOps organization. This team is focused on modernizing, automating, and operating enterprise firewall and network security services at a global scale.

This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to influence how network security is engineered, deployed, and managed across complex enterprise environments. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who thrives in collaborative environments and has a strong passion for automation, cloud security, and infrastructure modernization.

Key Responsibilities

Firewall & Network Security Engineering

• Design, implement, operate, and maintain enterprise firewall solutions across global data centers, office locations, and edge environments.

• Support migration initiatives from legacy firewall platforms to modern security architectures.

• Utilize centralized firewall management and monitoring platforms for configuration, reporting, and operational efficiency.

• Participate in evaluating and implementing advanced security orchestration and threat analysis technologies.

• Collaborate with operational technology (OT) and network engineering teams on enterprise security initiatives.

Automation & DevOps

• Build and maintain automation solutions for firewall deployment and policy management.

• Develop Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and automation frameworks using:

• Ansible

• Terraform

• Python

• GitHub

• REST APIs

• Jenkins

• Jinja2

• YAML

• Drive automation-first and Zero-Ops initiatives to improve scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency.

Cloud & Virtual Security

• Deploy and manage virtual firewall solutions in AWS and Azure environments.

• Support cloud security initiatives and future SD-WAN transformation projects.

Operations & Support

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve network security incidents and vulnerabilities.

• Perform upgrades, patching, maintenance, and operational support activities.

• Participate in a rotating global on-call support model.

• Analyze logs and security events to identify and resolve network and security issues.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with cybersecurity, cloud, networking, application, and infrastructure teams.

• Develop and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures.

• Translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and supportable technical solutions.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in network security engineering and/or network security operations.

• Strong hands-on experience with enterprise firewall platforms, including:

• Fortinet FortiGate

• Cisco ASA

• Cisco Firepower (FTD/FMC)

• Juniper SRX

• Solid understanding of:

• TCP/IP

• OSI Model

• Routing & Switching

• Access Control Lists (ACLs)

• Experience with:

• Firewalls

• VPNs

• IDS/IPS

• NAT

• DNS

• Authentication technologies

Preferred Skills

• Automation and DevOps expertise with:

• Ansible

• Terraform

• Python

• GitHub

• Jenkins

• REST APIs

• Jinja2

• Cloud security experience in AWS and Azure.

• Advanced routing and switching troubleshooting, including:

• VRF

• VXLAN

• Experience with network security management and monitoring tools.

• Familiarity with Agile and SAFe delivery methodologies.

Preferred Certifications

• Fortinet Security Certifications (FCA, FCSS, NSE Series)

• Cisco CCNA or CCNP Security

• CISSP

• GIAC Certifications

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

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