Network Security Engineer/Lead

Title: Network Security Engineer/LeadLocation: Albany, NYDuration: LongtermResponsibilitiesLead the architecture and design of complex network security solutionsServe as SME for Juniper, Palo Alto, and Cisco firewallDesign secure routing with dynamic protocols like BGP and OSPFConfigure, optimize, and troubleshoot high-availability firewall policies, IDP/IPS and UTMDeploy and Configure site-to-site (IPSec) and remote-access VPN solutionsGather security requirements, conduct risk assessments, and develop enterprise security architecturesMentor team members and lead security projectsManage upgrades and resolve critical security incidentsRequirements5+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing enterprise network securityExpert-level configuration knowledge of Juniper SRX (Junos CLI, security zones) and Palo Alto firewallsExtensive experience with dynamic routing protocols, firewall policies, rule optimization and IDP/IPSGood understanding of security architecture, integration, and compliance standardsStrong experience supporting Cisco switching and routing infrastructuresProven leadership in complex security deployments and troubleshootingFamiliarity with Python, Ansible, or Terraform for automated policy deployment and configuration managementProficient in Visio diagramming and technical documentationExcellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.Relevant advanced certifications (JNCIP/JNCIE, CCIE, PCNSE, CISSP) preferred