Senior Network Security Engineer

Job Overview: Pay Range $80hr - $85hr Requirement/Must Have: 8+ years of experience in Enterprise Networking. 5+ years of experience in Enterprise Security. 3+ years of experience in Azure Networking. 3+ years of experience with WAF/NGFW. 3+ years of experience supporting environments with 300+ Network Devices. Experience in incident response, security investigations, log analysis, threat intelligence, and security monitoring. Experience with SIEM products (e.g., Client , Microsoft Sentinel). Experience in vulnerability management and remediation tracking as well as vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Nessus, Tenable). Experience with Active Directory, MFA, Conditional Access, and Certificates. Experience with SEC530, CIS Benchmarks, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, and Zero Trust principles. Experience with Cisco ISE, NAC, 802.1X, RADIUS, and TACACS. Experience with products such as Palo Alto, F5 Distributed Cloud, Azure WAF, Cisco VPN, Global Protect, and F5 BIG-IP. Experience working in highly regulated environments and leading technical troubleshooting during outages. Ability to communicate technical issues to technical and executive audiences and an ability to mentor junior engineers. Responsibilities: Ensure network security architecture aligns with operational security standards prior to and after deployment. Lead investigation and containment of network security incidents. Review firewall rule requests and ensure compliance with security standards. Design and maintain secure hybrid network architecture across on-premises and Azure environments. Monitor security events using SIEM technologies and coordinate incident response activities. Perform network security assessments and recommend remediation strategies. Develop and maintain network security standards, diagrams, and operational documentation. Support penetration testing and remediation efforts. Participate in on-call support during critical security incidents. Conduct proactive threat hunting and anomaly detection. Validate WAF and firewall placement and integration exposure/connectivity. Identify and diagnose system problems and threats using system logs, line monitors, SIEM, diagnostic software, and test equipment. Identify, prioritize, and remediate network security vulnerabilities. Provide documentation, network architecture topology diagrams, IP schemes, firewall rules, and access controls when required. Work independently on assigned projects. Education and Experience: Achieved or ability to achieve the following certifications: Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500), Azure Network Engineer (AZ-700). Benefits Our Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Health Savings Account (HSA) Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term) Life and AD&D Insurance Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law) Supplemental Insurance Plans Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Employee Wellness Programs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws. About Cynet Systems Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia. As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.