🔒 Senior Network Security Engineer | Contract | Denver, CO | USC Only
🔒 We're Hiring: Senior Network Security Engineer
📍 Location: Denver, CO
💼 Job Type: Contract
🛂 US Citizens Only
🧠 Job Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced and certified Senior Network Security Engineer to join our advanced security operations team. This individual will play a key role in firewall management, SASE solutions, and cloud security initiatives while leading the response to critical security incidents.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for network and cloud security technologies.
- Design, implement, and troubleshoot firewall and SASE solutions (Palo Alto, FortiNet, Check Point, Zscaler).
- Own and resolve escalated security incidents with full documentation.
- Validate and address security alerts, notifications, and compliance issues.
- Develop and enforce best-practice security configurations and policies.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to training efforts.
- Participate in on-call shifts and security response rotations.
✅ Required Skills & Qualifications
- 10+ years in network security, telecom, or security operations.
- Hands-on experience with:
- Palo Alto (Prisma) – PCNSE preferred
- FortiNet (FCP – Network Security)
- Check Point (CCSA/CCSE)
- Zscaler
- Deep knowledge of IDS/IPS, WAF, VPNs, DNS Security, and endpoint protection.
- Experience with AWS and Azure cloud environments and cloud security models.
- Proficiency in Unix system administration and scripting.
- Certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, CISA.
- Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
📩 How to Apply
Submit your resume to careers@valzosoft.com with the subject line: “Senior Network Security Engineer – Denver – [Your Name]”
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Network Security Engineer Denver, Palo Alto jobs, Fortinet Engineer, SASE Solutions, Check Point, Zscaler, PCNSE, CISA, CISSP, Network Security Contract Jobs, US Citizen Security Clearance
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