Network Engineer, Advanced

NOVALINK SOLUTIONS LLC

. Configure and document firewall infrastructure access rules and work with Palo Alto, Checkpoint, and GlobalProtect VPNs .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeTallahassee • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in configuring and managing firewall infrastructures, implementing enterprise security solutions, and conducting security risk assessments. Proficient in developing security policies and maintaining secure network architectures across various environments.

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Firewall ConfigurationPalo Alto Security ProductsNIST StandardsNetwork ArchitectureCybersecurity Incident Response

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Hard Skills

Firewall AdministrationVPN ConfigurationNetwork SegmentationCloud NetworkingRouting and SwitchingSecurity MonitoringVulnerability ManagementDisaster RecoveryTechnical DocumentationSecurity Risk Assessment

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingDecision-MakingLeadershipTeamworkCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

GlobalProtect VPNCheckpointSchematic Diagramming ToolsLog CollectorsMonitoring Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

PCNSECISSPCCNPCCIE

Industry Keywords

Enterprise Security SolutionsCybersecurityNetwork Performance MetricsAccess ControlsInformation Security Tools

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityFirewallsSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Configure and document firewall infrastructure access rules and work with Palo Alto, Checkpoint, and GlobalProtect VPNs
Perform firewall deployments, rule migrations, firewall administration, and conversion of rule-based policies to new platforms
Work with next-generation firewalls, VPNs, log collectors, and monitoring systems
Configure cloud network firewalls and security policies and monitor network traffic
Develop and maintain documentation following NIST guidelines
Develop, implement, and manage enterprise security solutions across network, data, systems, cloud, telecommunications, and web environments
Design and maintain secure network architectures, segmentation strategies, access controls, firewalls, VPNs, encryption technologies, and other security controls
Develop and maintain enterprise security policies, standards, procedures, and technical controls
Perform security risk assessments and prepare status reports, security metrics, and recommendations
Monitor, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity threats and security events
Evaluate emerging network and security technologies and lead proof-of-concept and product assessment activities
Provide advanced technical support and consultation on complex network, infrastructure, and cybersecurity issues
Provide security expertise throughout the IT project lifecycle
Design, implement, and support LAN/WAN, routing and switching, wireless, firewall, VPN, segmentation, internet, cloud, and data center infrastructure
Investigate and resolve complex network and security incidents and coordinate with vendors and technical teams
Establish network performance and security metrics, dashboards, KPIs, and management reports
Maintain network and security documentation, configuration standards, diagrams, IP addressing, VLANs, firewall rules, access controls, and disaster recovery requirements
Collaborate with architecture, cybersecurity, systems, database, application, cloud, telecommunications, and infrastructure teams
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to network and security staff
Perform project management and data administration duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or another related field, or equivalent work experience
Typically 5 to 10 years of combined IT and security work experience
3 to 5 years of experience with information security tools based on NIST standards
Knowledge of security issues, techniques, and implications across existing computer platforms
Experience with NGFW Palo Alto or Checkpoint security products preferred
Experience using schematic diagramming tools to map infrastructure layouts
Extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience in enterprise networking, cybersecurity, systems, databases, cloud infrastructure, and/or Web operations
Advanced knowledge of network architecture, routing and switching, firewalls, VPN technologies, network segmentation, wireless infrastructure, cloud networking, identity and access management, security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, disaster recovery, and enterprise security controls
Preferred certifications: PCNSE, CISSP, CCNP, CCIE
Ability to communicate clearly in written and verbal formats
Ability to work independently or on multiple IT security projects
Ability to apply problem-solving, decision-making, customer service, leadership, teamwork, and quality-assurance skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Contract employment
Hybrid work arrangement