Position: Network Security Engineer

Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid)

Duration: 9 Months contract

Key Responsibilities

• Firewall Administration:

o Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Palo Alto and Juniper firewalls.

o Audit existing firewall rules and consolidate/clean up policies as necessary.

o Implement security policies and monitor traffic to ensure compliance with organizational requirements.

o Perform upgrades, patches, and regular health checks on firewall systems.

o Work with Information Security teams to address present and potential risks.

• Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS):

o Deploy, manage, and tune IDS/IPS solutions to detect and mitigate network threats.

o Monitor and analyze logs to identify and respond to potential security incidents.

o Collaborate with the Information Security team to mitigate threats.

o Implement threat intelligence feeds from various external sources into firewalls and IDS/IPS systems.

• Web Application Firewall (WAF):

o Configure and manage F5 ASM WAF solutions to protect web applications from threats like SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and DDoS attacks.

o Monitor WAF logs and adjust configurations to maintain optimal application security.

• Network Security Monitoring & Optimization:

o Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate security risks.

o Maintain secure network designs, ensuring alignment with industry best practices.

o Develop and implement automation scripts to enhance monitoring and response capabilities.

• Documentation & Reporting:

o Maintain comprehensive documentation of network security configurations, processes, and incident responses.

o Provide regular security performance and compliance reports to stakeholders.

• Additional Requirements:

o 24/7 support of network security resources

o Ability to work in a hybrid fashion (based in the Boston area).

o Other skills as assigned by your manager

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. Equivalent experience will be considered.

• Minimum [5 years] of experience in network security engineering or a similar role.

• Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto and Juniper firewalls, including Panorama and Junos OS.

• Proficiency in IDS/IPS technologies (e.g., Snort, Suricata, Palo Alto Threat Prevention).

• Experience configuring and managing WAF solutions (e.g., F5 ASM or similar).

Preferred Skills:

• Understanding of networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP/S, DNS, VPN).

• Industry certifications (e.g., Palo Alto PCNSE, Juniper JNCIS-SEC, CISSP, CEH) preferred

• Familiarity with SIEM & vulnerability management tools (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel & Tenable Security Center).

• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation is a plus

• Experience with firewalling in hybrid/cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, on-prem).