Long term Contract (NO THIRD PARTIES) - Network Security Engineer - Jersey City Hybrid

2-year contract opportunity at a foreign investment bank in Jersey City. 4 days a week onsite.Responsibilities: • Operate and support network security infrastructure, including firewalls, web proxies, VPN gateways, and load balancers • Lead and deliver network security projects • Provide on‑call support Requirements: • CCNP or CCIE (Security or Enterprise) • Palo Alto, Fortinet, or Check Point certifications • CISSP or equivalent security certification Nice to have • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Network Engineering • 7+ years of experience in network and network security engineering, including operational support and project delivery • IT service management certifications (e.g., ITIL)