Network Engineer (Security)

Immediate need for a Senior Network Security Engineer to work with a healthcare IT firm delivering secure, reliable IT solutions that empower providers to focus on what matters most — exceptional patient care!

Job Title : Senior Network Engineer – Security Focus

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Network Security Engineer, you’ll be a technical leader for client network environments — architecting secure solutions, troubleshooting complex issues, and partnering with IT Directors and engineers to maintain uptime and compliance.

Responsibilities :

• Design & Support Networks : Build and support LAN / WAN and wireless networks using platforms like Ubiquiti, Meraki, Cambium, Aruba, Cisco, and Ruckus.
• Firewall Management : Configure and maintain next-gen firewalls (SonicWall, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Meraki); implement least-privilege rulesets, IDS / IPS, SSL / TLS decryption, and SD-WAN policies.
• Network Security & Segmentation : Design VLAN segmentation, VRF / multi-tenant environments, and L2 / L3 micro-segmentation; implement 802.1X, DHCP snooping, and device profiling.
• Wi-Fi & Access Control : Deploy secure WLANs using xPSK or RADIUS authentication (WPA2 / WPA3-Enterprise, EAP-TLS) and manage certificate-based access.
• Zero Trust & Edge Hardening : Contribute to ZTNA initiatives, minimizing implicit trust and reducing VPN reliance.
• Threat Detection & Monitoring : Use NetFlow, Auvik, and firewall analytics to identify anomalies, implement threat intel blocklists, and coordinate response actions.
• Compliance & Documentation : Maintain configuration baselines, backups, and security standards; forward syslog data to SIEM for analysis and auditing.
• Collaboration & Escalation : Act as Tier 3 escalation for network and security issues; mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing.

What You’ll Bring :

Why You’ll Love Working Here :

Work Location : 100% in-office in John's Creek / Alpharetta area