Senior Network Security Engineer

Paragon Cyber Solutions (8a, EDWOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, C3PAO-Candidate)

Senior Network Security Engineer responsible for secure enterprise network architecture design and implementation at Paragon Cyber Solutions. Collaborating on cybersecurity initiatives and cloud networking security controls.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing secure network architectures, leading enterprise security upgrades, and integrating security solutions across cloud environments. Proficient in managing firewalls, VPNs, and Zero Trust initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams to uphold security standards.

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Network Security EngineeringSecure Network ArchitectureZero Trust PrinciplesCloud Networking SecurityPalo Alto Prisma Access

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Hard Skills

FirewallsVPN TechnologiesIDS/IPS SolutionsNetwork Access ControlSegmentation TechnologiesPolicy OptimizationSecurity Telemetry IntegrationMulti-Factor Authentication SolutionsCloud Security ControlsTechnical Documentation

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzurePalo Alto Virtual FirewallsZscalerFortinetCloudflareVMwareSIEM Platforms

Industry Keywords

NIST SP 800-160Executive Order 14028CISA Binding Operational Directives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityFirewallsVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and support secure network architectures across enterprise and cloud environments.
Engineer and maintain firewalls, VPNs, proxies, IDS/IPS solutions, and network access control technologies.
Lead network segmentation and Zero Trust initiatives.
Perform firewall rule reviews, policy optimization, and attack surface reduction efforts.
Design secure remote access and multi-factor authentication solutions.
Integrate security telemetry into SIEM platforms for monitoring, alerting, and incident response.
Support cloud networking security controls across AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments.
Lead major security infrastructure upgrades and architecture modernization efforts.
Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and cloud teams to implement enterprise security standards.
Develop technical documentation, network diagrams, and security design artifacts.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Networking, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.
6 to 10 years of network security engineering experience.
Proven experience leading enterprise security architecture upgrades or transformation projects.
Knowledge of: Firewalls, Routers and switches, VPN technologies, Proxy solutions, IDS/IPS platforms, Network Access Control (NAC), Segmentation technologies.
Strong understanding of: Secure network architecture, Zero Trust principles, Cloud networking, Hybrid environments.
Preferred Experience: Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Prisma Access; Palo Alto Virtual Firewalls. Knowledge of NIST SP 800-160; Executive Order 14028; CISA Binding Operational Directives. Experience with additional SASE platforms: Zscaler, Fortinet, Cloudflare, VMware.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Must be United States Citizen.
The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).
Retirement Plan (401K w/ employer matching).
Paid Time Off & 11 Paid Public Holidays.
Short and Long-Term Disability.
Healthy Work-Life Balance.
Training & Development.