Sr. Network Security Engineer

Sr. Network Security Engineer

Cumming, GA (Onsite) Need local only Contract

GC, USC

C2H

Network security (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN), cloud security (Azure/AWS), SIEM & vulnerability management, IAM/authentication (OAuth, SAML, MFA), and strong networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF).

Responsibilities

• Lead network security architecture design, roadmap planning, and implementation

• Manage and enhance security technologies including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and cloud security platforms

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for deployment and configuration of new security tools

• Monitor networks, systems, and logs using SIEM and vulnerability management tools

• Support compliance initiatives, risk assessments, and enforce security policies

• Manage enterprise network services such as domain controllers and DHCP

• Participate in system upgrades, integrations, and security-focused projects

• Document configurations, processes, and procedures

• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance

• Participate in on-call rotation as required

• Required

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)

• 10+ years of overall IT experience with 5+ years in network security

• Strong hands-on experience with:

• Firewalls (enterprise level)

• IDS/IPS systems

• VPN technologies

• Endpoint security solutions

• Identity & Access Management (IAM) and authentication protocols (OAuth, SAML, MFA)

• Deep understanding of networking protocols: TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, LAN/WAN/WLAN

• Experience managing 20+ enterprise firewalls

• Strong experience with SIEM tools and vulnerability management platforms

• Preferred

• Experience with cloud platforms: Azure, AWS

• Familiarity with SaaS environments (Salesforce, Workday, Office 365)

• Expertise in cloud security and Zero Trust architecture

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication skills with ability to work across technical and business teams

• Nice to Have

• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCNP Security, etc.)

• Experience in large enterprise environments