Senior Network Engineer

Location: Tallahassee FL - 100% Onsite
Client: Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
Job: 2430 Network Engineer
Contract: ASAP - June 30 2027 with possible renewal
Interview: Microsoft Teams or In-Person at hiring managers discretion
Remote/Telework: Not Authorized
billing rate 65/hr on c2c




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Network Engineer
Education:
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Information Systems or other related field. Or equivalent work experience. Preferred Certifications (PCNSE CISSP CCNP CCIE)
Experience
Typically have 5 to 10 years of combined IT and security work experience with a broad range of exposure to systems analysis applications development database design and administration
Three to five years of experience with information security tools based on NIST standards.
Requires knowledge of security issues techniques and implications across all existing computer platforms. Preference given for experience with NGFW Palo Alto or Checkpoint security products.
Experience using schematic diagramming tools to map infrastructure layouts
Primary Job Duties/ Tasks
Senior Network Engineer - Job Duties
Develops implements and manages enterprise security solutions across multiple IT functional areas including network infrastructure data systems cloud environments telecommunications and Web-based services. Designs and maintains secure network architectures segmentation strategies access controls firewalls VPNs encryption technologies and other security controls.
Develops implements and maintains enterprise security policies standards procedures and technical controls governing user authentication privileged access network access security monitoring vulnerability management firewall administration encryption remote access and incident escalation. Ensures security practices align with organizational requirements industry standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
Performs security risk assessments and develops risk-based response strategies for enterprise network and infrastructure environments. Prepares executive-level status reports risk assessments security metrics and recommendations addressing vulnerabilities emerging threats security incidents and operational risks.
Monitors analyzes and responds to cybersecurity threats and security events including malware software vulnerabilities unauthorized access attempts network anomalies and policy violations. Administers and monitors security profiles and access controls reviews security alerts and violation reports investigates security exceptions and coordinates remediation activities. Maintains comprehensive documentation of security controls configurations incidents and corrective actions.
Evaluates emerging network and security technologies products and procedures to improve infrastructure reliability security performance and operational efficiency. Leads technical evaluations proof-of-concept activities product assessments and implementation recommendations for enterprise networking and cybersecurity solutions.
Provides advanced technical support and consultation to business and IT stakeholders on complex network infrastructure and cybersecurity issues. Troubleshoots escalated network and security incidents provides technical guidance to infrastructure teams and educates IT and business personnel on security policies secure configurations access requirements and risk mitigation practices.
Provides security expertise and technical leadership throughout the IT project lifecycle including requirements development architecture and design implementation testing deployment and operational support. Reviews project designs and proposed solutions to identify security risks and ensures appropriate security controls are incorporated into network cloud application and infrastructure initiatives.
Designs implements and supports enterprise network infrastructure including LAN/WAN routing and switching wireless networks firewalls VPNs network segmentation Internet connectivity cloud connectivity and data center infrastructure. Develops network solutions that support high availability resiliency scalability and security requirements.
Leads the investigation and resolution of complex network and security incidents utilizing network monitoring logging packet analysis performance data and security tools to identify root causes and implement corrective actions. Coordinates with vendors technical teams and organizational stakeholders during critical incidents and service disruptions.
Develops network security architecture and segmentation strategies designed to limit lateral movement protect critical systems isolate sensitive workloads and establish appropriate security boundaries between users applications devices and infrastructure. Evaluates east-west and north-south traffic flows to identify security risks and opportunities for improved network controls.
Establishes and monitors network performance and security metrics to identify trends capacity requirements vulnerabilities and potential operational risks. Develops dashboards key performance indicators and management reports to support data-driven infrastructure and security decisions.
Maintains technical documentation and configuration standards for network and security infrastructure including network diagrams IP addressing VLANs firewall rules access controls security configurations operational procedures and disaster recovery requirements. Ensures documentation remains accurate and aligned with the current enterprise environment.
Collaborates with architecture cybersecurity systems database application cloud telecommunications and infrastructure teams to develop integrated technology solutions. Serves as a senior technical resource and provides guidance on enterprise networking security architecture infrastructure design and technology modernization.
Provides technical leadership and mentoring to network and security staff establishes network engineering standards and best practices reviews technical solutions and assists with the development of team capabilities in enterprise networking cybersecurity cloud infrastructure and emerging technologies.
Senior-Level Requirements
Must have extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience in enterprise networking cybersecurity systems databases cloud infrastructure and/or Web operations. The senior-level Network Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing enterprise network and security strategies leading complex technical projects designing secure and resilient infrastructure resolving the most complex network and security issues conducting risk assessments evaluating emerging technologies and providing technical guidance to IT and business leadership. The position requires advanced knowledge of network architecture routing and switching firewalls VPN technologies network segmentation wireless infrastructure cloud networking identity and access management security monitoring incident response vulnerability management disaster recovery and enterprise security controls.

Required Skills:

CAPACITY REQUIREMENTSCLOUD INFRASTRUCTURETESTINGDISASTER RECOVERYIP ADDRESSINGNETWORKINGSWITCHING