Hybrid Network Security Engineer Firewall &amp Policy Management

Title: Network Security Engineer Firewall & Policy Management
Pay Rate Range: $60.00 $71.00/hr. (DOE)
Employment Type: Contract 6 Months
Schedule: Full-time Monday Friday 7:00AM 3:00PM
Location: Elma NY - Hybrid -(2 remote days and 3 days onsite training may differ)
Job Code: 1942

Overview

Tekberry is seeking an experienced Network Security Engineer to support network security operations for our client. This role focuses on firewall engineering policy design and security optimization ensuring secure and compliant network environments.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with firewall technologies particularly Palo Alto Networks and a proven ability to translate business and project requirements into effective security controls. This role requires collaboration across technical and non-technical teams to design implement and maintain robust network security solutions.

As a Tekberry W2 employee you will have access to health benefits including medical dental vision and 401(k) options.

Key Responsibilities

Firewall Engineering & Security Operations

Design implement and maintain secure firewall policies aligned with business and security requirements
Perform firewall hardening including rulebase optimization risk reduction and compliance alignment
Monitor troubleshoot and maintain firewall performance and availability

Policy Design & Implementation

Analyze project and business requirements and translate them into firewall rules and security policies
Configure and manage firewall rulebases NAT policies zones and security profiles
Conduct impact analysis and risk assessments for firewall changes

Change Management & Compliance

Manage firewall changes through structured change control processes
Support audit remediation and ensure alignment with security compliance frameworks
Maintain accurate documentation for firewall configurations rules and design standards

Collaboration & Project Support

Partner with project managers network engineers and security teams to implement security requirements
Participate in project planning and execution to ensure secure network design
Provide guidance on security best practices and risk mitigation

Advanced Security & Optimization

Support network segmentation and micro-segmentation initiatives
Contribute to zero trust architecture strategies
Leverage tools such as Tufin for policy orchestration analysis and automation

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Information Technology Cybersecurity or related field (or equivalent experience)
5 8 years of experience in network security engineering
Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PAN-OS)
Deep understanding of firewall rulebases NAT zones and security policies
Experience with firewall hardening audit remediation and compliance frameworks
Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical security solutions
Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Experience working in project-based cross-functional environments
Excellent communication skills with ability to work across technical and non-technical teams

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Tufin or similar firewall policy management tools
Experience designing and implementing network segmentation or micro-segmentation
Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS Azure) and hybrid networks
Knowledge of zero trust security architecture

Certifications (Preferred)

Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA)
CISSP CISM or similar security certifications
CCNP Security or equivalent networking certification

Work Environment

This role supports a fast-paced security-focused environment requiring strong collaboration across engineering security and project teams. Candidates should be comfortable managing multiple priorities working independently and contributing to enterprise-level security initiatives.

We need hard-working reliable professionals. If you are interested in joining a high-impact security team apply today!

Tekberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status or any other protected category. Tekberry is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).

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