Network Security Engineer

Summary

Join Data Ideology as a Network Security Engineer and contribute to designing and supporting enterprise network security solutions. This contract-to-hire position requires a 4-year degree or equivalent experience, 2+ years in network security engineering, and a Security+ certification. You will design, implement, and maintain firewall solutions, leverage security best practices, analyze logs to identify threats, and collaborate with internal teams. The role involves remote work and offers benefits such as PTO, health benefits, and a retirement plan. Preferred qualifications include CCNA or Palo Alto certifications and experience with cloud platforms and network integration. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Requirements

• 4-year degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
• 2+ years of experience in network security engineering
• Hands-on experience with firewalls (Palo Alto preferred, but other enterprise-grade systems accepted)
• Security+ (Required)
• Network Security (2+ years)
• Firewall management – Palo Alto or equivalent (2+ years)
• Log analysis and threat correlation (1+ years)
• Cloud platforms and network integration (1+ years)
• IT infrastructure and networking technologies (2+ years)
• Security best practices and incident response fundamentals
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level firewall solutions
• Leverage security best practices and tools to analyze, monitor, and secure network environments
• Review and correlate data from various logs to identify potential threats
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet project timelines and maintain system integrity
• Communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams
• Work independently and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

CCNA or Palo Alto Certifications (Preferred)

Benefits

• PTO Policy
• Eligibility for Health Benefits
• Retirement Plan
• Work from Home