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Senior Network Security Engineer

TECKpert Tallahassee, FL

Tallahassee, FL

Today

$85+/hr Contract Senior Cloud Platforms Cybersecurity Tools

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Job Description

TECKpert is seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer to support a state government agency in Tallahassee, FL. This onsite contract role sits within the agency’s Office of Information Technology integration services team and focuses on administering and migrating network security infrastructure, leading incident investigations, and maintaining NIST-aligned documentation.

Responsibilities

Perform security administration by configuring and documenting firewall access rules across Palo Alto, Check Point, and GlobalProtect VPN environments
Lead firewall deployments, rule migrations, and conversion of existing rule-based policies onto new platforms
Administer core network security infrastructure including next generation firewalls, VPNs, log collectors, and monitoring tools
Configure firewall and security policies for cloud network infrastructure and monitor network traffic
Design and support enterprise network infrastructure including LAN/WAN, routing and switching, wireless, segmentation, internet and cloud connectivity, and data center networks
Develop segmentation strategies to limit lateral movement and evaluate east-west and north-south traffic flows for security risk
Monitor, analyze, and respond to security events, including root cause analysis for complex network and security incidents using logging, packet analysis, and monitoring tools
Conduct security risk assessments and prepare executive-level status reports, security metrics, and recommendations
Maintain NIST-aligned documentation including network diagrams, IP addressing, VLANs, firewall rules, security configurations, and disaster recovery procedures
Provide technical leadership, establish network engineering standards, and mentor network and security staff

Requirements

5 to 10 years of combined IT and information security experience
3 to 5 years of experience with information security tools based on NIST standards
Hands-on administration of next generation firewalls, preferably Palo Alto Networks or Check Point
Experience with firewall rule migrations and policy conversion between platforms
Experience with VPN technologies, including GlobalProtect or similar remote access solutions
Experience with routing and switching, LAN/WAN, network segmentation, and wireless infrastructure
Experience with cloud network security, including firewall and security policy configuration in cloud environments
Experience with security monitoring, incident response, packet analysis, and vulnerability management
Experience creating network diagrams using Visio or similar schematic tools
Ability to work onsite Monday through Friday in Tallahassee, FL

Technologies

Palo Alto Networks
Check Point
GlobalProtect
NIST
Visio
LAN/WAN, routing and switching
VLANs
Cloud network infrastructure

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance are available after 30 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
CISSP, CCNP, or CCIE certification
Check Point certification (CCSA or CCSE)
Azure or AWS network security experience
Experience in state or local government IT environments
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent work experience

Compensation and Term

Full-time contract position with possible extensions
Pay commensurate with experience up to $85 per hour or $176,800 per year

Application Process

If selected, you will be contacted for a skills assessment and to schedule a short prescreen video call
TECKpert will be in touch for future roles that match your profile

Important Application Notice

Resume formatting: Ensure your resume is clearly formatted and includes all relevant details. Poorly formatted resumes or missing critical information will be rejected without review.
Verification information: Include a link to your LinkedIn profile, GitHub repository (for technical roles), or other professional profiles that can substantiate your experience and verify your identity.
Fraudulent submissions: Submitting fraudulent information or fake resumes, or attempting to deceive, will result in immediate disqualification.

Recruiting Safety Notice

All official communications from the hiring team come exclusively from a @teckpert.com email address.
TECKpert will never ask for sensitive personal information or financial details during the initial interview phase.
If you are unsure about the authenticity of outreach, contact TECKpert directly through the official website.

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1d ago

Security Engineer- On-site

Gulf Capital Bank Houston, TX

Houston, TX

1d ago

$100k - $130k/yr Full time Cybersecurity Tools Data Security Facilities Management

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Job Description

Houston, TX (On-site)

Secure and resilient banking operations start with strong technical controls. Gulf Capital Bank is seeking a Security Engineer to administer, monitor, maintain, and continuously improve the Bank’s security technologies, with primary responsibility for Palo Alto Networks firewall infrastructure and related network security.

This role supports security monitoring, incident response, and compliance and audit activities, along with secondary support for Microsoft security solutions. The position works closely with Information Technology, Information Security, and business teams and reports to the Security Operations Manager.