Network Engineer

Job Title :                                       Network Security Engineer

Location :                                       Foster City, CA (Hybrid)

Duration :                                      6-12 Months (possible extn.)

Pay rate :                                      $85 / hour on W2 (Without benefits)

We are seeking an experienced Network Security Engineer who will be responsible for helping ensure the security of our customers, staff, systems, communications, and data.

The Network Security Engineer will support the implementation, maintenance and upkeep of network security systems. This includes firewalls, URL filtering, IDS / IPS, network access control, remote access VPN, and similar systems. The Network Security Engineer will be a key contributor to architecture, design, and implementation work as we mature ’s network security programs, processes, and practices.

This role requires a combination of technical, communication, and soft skills in order to be successful. The network security role requires collaboration with members of the Information Security, IT, Product, and Operations teams. Experience with change management and a focus on customer experience as a key component of measuring success is a must.

Responsibilities (include both engineering & administration for the following areas) :

Next Generation Firewall / UTM devices

AWS Network Security

Network Access Control (802.1X)

Remote Access VPN

Qualifications :

6+ years of Network Security Engineer experience supporting production environments

6+ years of IT systems / application engineering / administration experience

6+ years of hands-on experience with AWS network security services including

Practical knowledge of PKI, cryptography, and certificates

Strong understanding of OSI model - all layers

Strong understanding of Layer-7 protection techniques as relates to network security

Strong understanding of AWS Network Firewall, Security Groups, and NACLs, AWS Transit Gateway and VPC architectures