{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"84ab13b481d7a25e88d7bf48","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/84ab13b481d7a25e88d7bf48","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/84ab13b481d7a25e88d7bf48","title":"Sr Network Security Engineer","description":"Senior Network Security Engineer (SNSE)\nContract - 6 Months (Extension Likely)\nRate: $65–$80/hr.\nWork Model: Hybrid – minimum 3 days onsite / 2 days remote\nPreferred Locations: Sugar Land, TX · Atlanta, GA · Chicago, IL\n\nRole Summary\nSeeking a senior, L3?level Network Security Engineer with strong depth in enterprise network security, not a NOC/SOC or BAU profile. This role requires experienced judgment, the ability to design and execute security solutions, and strong communication in complex environments.\nKey Responsibilities\nDesign, implement, and support enterprise network security solutions\nOwn and operate firewalls, IDS/IPS, and DDoS mitigation technologies\nDefine and execute network security architecture and technology roadmaps\nIdentify, plan, and implement security improvements across the environment\nServe as a subject matter expert for network perimeter and security engineering\nConfigure and deploy new network and security technologies\nMonitor networks and systems for threats using SIEM, vulnerability management, and endpoint security tools\nEvaluate new threats and determine impact to IT and business operations\nEnsure compliance with security policies, standards, and controls\nPartner with infrastructure, security, and operations teams on large initiatives\nSupport incident response, major incident troubleshooting, and on?call rotation\nMaintain detailed documentation (diagrams, configurations, procedures)\nCollaborate with vendors and internal teams on projects and issue resolution\nMentor junior engineers and promote best practices\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field\n10+ years overall IT experience\n5+ years hands?on information security experience\nStrong experience with:\nFirewalls, IDS/IPS, network security platforms\nEnterprise networking (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VPN, LAN/WAN/WLAN)\nProven ability to operate independently, resolve ambiguity, and prioritize work\nStrong analytical, problem?solving, and communication skills\nExperience supporting production environments and high?availability systems\nAdvanced experience with Microsoft enterprise tools\nTechnical Experience (Required / Strongly Preferred)\nCloud platforms: Azure, AWS, GCP\nSecurity platforms: Zscaler (ZTNA), WAFs\nFirewall technologies: Cisco, Palo Alto, FortiGate, Checkpoint, Juniper\nEnterprise?scale environments managing 100+ firewalls\nIdentity & Access Management (IAM): SAML, SCIM, OAuth, OpenID\nNetwork services: DNS, DHCP, RADIUS, VLANs, WiFi\nEndpoint protection (e.g., SCCM)\nOperating systems: Windows & Linux\nPreferred Qualifications\nSecurity certifications (CISSP, CCSE/CCSA, CISM, GIAC, CEH, Fortinet NSE, PCNSE, ZCE, etc.)\n5+ years with Network Access Control (e.g., Cisco ISE)\nNetwork automation experience (Ansible, Terraform, Puppet)\nEnterprise monitoring tools (SolarWinds Orion)\nExperience with QoS, Multicast, packet analysis (NetFlow, IP SLA)\n#LI-JH1\n#INDTS\nPeoplelink LLC, a leader in the staffing industry for the past 33 years, continues our vision of ‘linking’ communities through employment. TeamSoft’s dedication to the safety, health & well-being of our associates, clients and communities remains our #1 priority. TeamSoft is proud to be an EEOE, M/F/D/V, and we are committed to diversity both in practice and spirit at all levels of the organization.","company":"Teamsoft It Solutions","rawCompany":"teamsoft it solutions","city":"Houston","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-18T17:07:36.521Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.05","title":"Information Security Engineers","slug":"information-security-engineers"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"},{"code":"15-1212.00","title":"Information Security Analysts","slug":"information-security-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"},{"code":"541513","title":"Computer Facilities Management Services","slug":"computer-facilities-management-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Sr Network Security Engineer","description":"Senior Network Security Engineer (SNSE)\nContract - 6 Months (Extension Likely)\nRate: $65–$80/hr.\nWork Model: Hybrid – minimum 3 days onsite / 2 days remote\nPreferred Locations: Sugar Land, TX · Atlanta, GA · Chicago, IL\n\nRole Summary\nSeeking a senior, L3?level Network Security Engineer with strong depth in enterprise network security, not a NOC/SOC or BAU profile. 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