Principal Network Security Engineer

Job Title: Principal Network Security Engineer

Tax Term: C2C/1099/ W2

Location: Hybrid (Framingham, MA/ Atlanta, GA)

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 12+

About Us

ConglomerateIT is a certified and a pioneer in providing premium end-to-end Global Workforce Solutions and IT Services to diverse clients across various domains. Visit us at http://www.conglomerateit.com

Our mission is to establish global cross culture human connections that further the careers of our employees and strengthen the businesses of our clients. We are driven to use the power of global network to connect business with the right people without bias. We provide Global Workforce Solutions with affability.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Network Security Engineer to support, implement, and optimize enterprise network security infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise in firewalls, secure network access, VPN technologies, SD-WAN, and modern network security solutions aligned with Zero Trust and SASE principles.

The engineer will work closely with architecture, infrastructure, cloud, and operations teams to ensure secure, scalable, and resilient network environments supporting global business operations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and assess current-state network architecture and security posture.
• Implement and support Network Security solutions based on Zero Trust Network Architecture principles, SASE solutions, and Next-Generation Firewall capabilities.
• Align network security solutions with business requirements, technical standards, and use cases.
• Assist in evaluating and comparing Network Security solutions, including trade-offs, functionality, and cost considerations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to deploy and support Network Security solutions.
• Support network security initiatives across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Assist in developing and maintaining network security policies, standards, and frameworks.
• Stay current with emerging network security technologies, industry best practices, and security trends.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Network Security Engineering and 8+ years of experience in Network Architecture and Engineering.
• Strong understanding of SASE/SSE solutions, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), and scalable secure access architectures.
• Solid understanding of Zero Trust Network Architecture principles.
• Hands-on experience with SD-WAN platforms and technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
• In-depth knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), TLS, and DTLS.
• Strong understanding of Deep Packet Inspection (DPI), Intrusion Prevention/Detection Systems (IPS/IDS), and Advanced Malware Detection technologies.
• Hands-on experience with current-generation and Next-Generation Firewall platforms.
• Ability to evaluate and compare network security solutions such as Zscaler ZIA/ZPA, Cisco Secure Access, and Palo Alto Prisma Access.
• Experience with Network Automation and Network Observability tools.
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Certifications

• CCIE Security, CCNP Security, or equivalent Network Security certifications.