Network Security DevOps Engineer

Role: Network Security DevOps EngineerLocation: Spring, TX (100% Onsite – Monday through Friday)Employment Type: Long-Term ContractHourly Rate: $80On-Call Rotation: Approximately once every 9–10 weeks as part of a global follow-the-sun support modelMust-Have Skills: • Fortinet FortiGate • FortiManager • FortiAnalyzer • FortiSOAR • FortiSandboxAbout the Opportunity Join a newly formed Network Security DevOps organization focused on modernizing and automating enterprise firewall and network security services at a global scale. This is a high-impact role where you'll help shape the future of network security engineering, automation, and cloud security operations.Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and support Fortinet firewall solutions across global environmentsMigrate and modernize legacy firewall platforms including: • Cisco ASA • Cisco FTD • Juniper SRXDevelop automation and Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using: • Ansible • Terraform • Python • GitHub • Jenkins • REST APIs • Jinja2 • YAMLManage and secure cloud environments across AWS and AzureBuild automation-first processes to improve reliability, scalability, and operational efficiencyPerform troubleshooting, incident response, upgrades, patching, and vulnerability assessmentsCollaborate with cybersecurity, cloud, networking, and application teams to deliver secure enterprise solutionsRequired Qualifications5+ years of Network Security Engineering and Operations experienceStrong hands-on experience with: • Fortinet FortiGate (FortiManager & FortiAnalyzer preferred) • Cisco ASA / FTD • Juniper SRXStrong networking fundamentals: • TCP/IP • Routing & Switching • ACLs • VPNs • IDS/IPS • NAT • DNSExperience with automation and scripting tools: • Ansible • Terraform • PythonCloud security experience with AWS and AzurePreferred Certifications • Fortinet FCA / FCSS / NSE • Cisco CCNA or CCNP Security • CISSP • GIACTop 3 Skills for Success Network Security Firewalls (Fortinet, Cisco, Juniper) Automation & Scripting (Ansible, Terraform, Python) Cloud Connectivity & Security (AWS & Azure)