
Lead Network Security Engineer
qode.world
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Florida • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $55 - $65 per hour
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Maintain, secure, and administer enterprise and industrial network systems
- Troubleshoot complex issues involving network hardware, software, remote access, VPN, and SCADA‑related equipment
- Lead disaster recovery and backup strategy improvements (AWS experience preferred)
- Conduct intrusion detection, prevention, and security testing activities
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve IT security strategy
- Benchmark network and security configurations for performance and design validation
- Manage network configuration and deployment (Meraki, Cisco, Dell)
- Design and maintain firewall rule sets and policies (Meraki)
- Produce professional network diagrams and operational documentation for leadership and project teams
- Design and support industrial control networks (Rockwell Automation, Stratix switches preferred)
- Monitor network performance, alarms, and device health (Netbrain, Wazuh a plus)
- Recommend enhancements to reduce downtime and improve operational resilience
- Guide and mentor analysts and engineers across functional teams
- Train internal personnel on cybersecurity best practices
Requirements
- Ability to travel up to **10%** (Texas, Panama, Aruba, Curaçao)
- **10+ years** of related network engineering experience
- **CCNA, CCNP R&S**, or equivalent hands‑on expertise
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Experience with at least **two** of the following:
- TCP/IP network design, implementation, administration, support
- Network security architecture and administration
- Network monitoring and management
- Remote access and VPN platforms
- Deep knowledge of network hardware, software, systems engineering, access control, firewalls, and cybersecurity posture
- Experience with IT strategy development, portfolio management, and systems engineering disciplines
- Preferred experience with industrial networks and SCADA controls (Rockwell, Stratix)
- Excellent communication skills, capable of working across functional teams toward shared solutions
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency with technical writing and diagramming tools
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
network administrationnetwork troubleshootingIT security strategydisaster recoverybackup strategynetwork configurationfirewall designnetwork monitoringcybersecurityTCP/IP
Soft Skills
communicationanalytical skillsmentoringtrainingcollaboration
Certifications
CCNACCNP R&SBachelor's degree