Network Security

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 5 years

JobType: full-time

We are seeking an experienced Network Security Engineer to provide Level 2/3 engineering support across a wide range of network security platforms. This role focuses on advanced firewall management, microsegmentation, Zero Trust architecture, cloud security integration, and regulatory compliance in highly regulated environments.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Provide L2/L3 engineering support for network security solutions including firewalls, VPNs, SASE, WAF, NAC, NDR, and microsegmentation platforms.
Manage and optimize advanced firewall configurations across global environments, including SASE-based deployments.
Configure, manage, and maintain network security platforms such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, WAF, and VPN solutions in line with industry best practices.
Design, implement, and maintain Zero Trust and microsegmentation strategies to reduce attack surface and lateral movement.
Collaborate with cloud and infrastructure teams to ensure secure integration of services across AWS, Azure, and GCP, including network segmentation, access controls, and encryption.
Perform network security risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and support penetration testing activities with actionable remediation plans.
Support vulnerability management programs and continuous security improvement initiatives.
Develop and deliver training materials and awareness sessions on network security policies and best practices.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and security standards such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR through policy enforcement, audits, and documentation.

Required Skills & Experience

5-7 years of hands-on experience in network security engineering, preferably within financial services or other regulated environments.
Strong expertise in firewall technologies, particularly Palo Alto Networks (User-ID, App-ID, IDS/IPS), along with WAF, DDoS protection, and NAC solutions.
Deep understanding of network segmentation and Zero Trust architectures, including experience with microsegmentation tools such as Illumio, Guardicore, VMware NSX/NSX-T, Cisco ACI, ShieldX, vArmour, Zero Networks, or similar.
Experience with SASE and CASB architectures using platforms such as Prisma Access, Zscaler, or Netskope.
Hands-on experience with cloud networking and security across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
Familiarity with Network Detection & Response (NDR) platforms such as Darktrace, ExtraHop, or Vectra.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Proven ability to collaborate across engineering, infrastructure, and application teams to align security requirements and influence technical decisions.
High ethical standards and a strong sense of ownership in securing enterprise environments.

Certifications (Preferred)

CISSP
CCNA / CCNP (Routing & Switching or Security)
Palo Alto Networks certifications (e.g., PCSNE)
CompTIA Security+

Skills

Network Security

Firewalls
Microsegmentation
Zero Trust
Palo Alto Networks
Illumio
Guardicore
NSX / NSX-T
SASE
Cloud Security
NDR

Network Security

Key Skills

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