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Sr. Network Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Tallahassee, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
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Posted:
1 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
29 December 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
PSR Associates is a consulting and talent solutions firm that connects qualified IT professionals with great opportunities. Whether youre looking for a contract or permanent position we can help you find the right fit for your skills and experience. We have a team of experienced recruiters who know the IT industry inside and out and we work with you every step of the way to ensure a smooth and successful transition. PSR Connecting Talent Crafting Success.
Sr. Network Engineer Position Description
We are seeking a Sr. Network Engineer to join our team. The selected candidate will work onsite in Tallahassee FL alongside the project team.
Summary:
We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer to play a key role in assisting the Office of Information Technology in the establishment of new integration methods and standards along with implementing system integrations according to those established methods and standards.
Duties and Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Education:
Experience:
Primary Job Duties/ Tasks:
Senior Network Engineer Job Duties:
Senior-Level Requirements:
General Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
The selected candidate must be able to apply common knowledge skills and abilities in the following areas:
*** Please note that any false information on your resume or application could lead to the offer being withdrawn or even termination after hire.***
Sr. Network Engineer Position Description
We are seeking a Sr. Network Engineer to join our team. The selected candidate will work onsite in Tallahassee FL alongside the project team.
Summary:
We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer to play a key role in assisting the Office of Information Technology in the establishment of new integration methods and standards along with implementing system integrations according to those established methods and standards.
Duties and Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Perform security administration to configure and document firewall infrastructure access rules and work with peripheral network components in the technology environment with Palo Alto Checkpoint and Global Protect VPNs.
- Firewall deployments rule migrations firewall administration and converting existing rule-based policies onto new platforms.
- Works with critical core network infrastructure devices like Next Gen Firewall VPNs log collectors and monitors which play a crucial role in security for our IT environment.
- Works with cloud network infrastructure to configure firewall security policies and monitor network traffic.
- Develop and maintain documentation following NIST guidelines.
- Project Manager;
- Data Administration;
Education:
- Bachelors degree in computer science Information Systems or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.
- Preferred Certifications (PCNSE CISSP CCNP CCIE)
Experience:
- Typically have 5 to 10 years of combined IT and security work experience with a broad range of exposure to systems analysis applications development database design and administration
- Three to five years of experience with information security tools based on NIST standards.
- Requires knowledge of security issues techniques and implications across all existing computer platforms. Preference given for experience with NGFW Palo Alto or Checkpoint security products.
- Experience using schematic diagramming tools to map infrastructure layouts.
Primary Job Duties/ Tasks:
Senior Network Engineer Job Duties:
- Develops implements and manages enterprise security solutions across multiple IT functional areas including network infrastructure data systems cloud environments telecommunications and Web-based services. Designs and maintains secure network architectures segmentation strategies access controls firewalls VPNs encryption technologies and other security controls.
- Develops implements and maintains enterprise security policies standards procedures and technical controls governing user authentication privileged access network access security monitoring vulnerability management firewall administration encryption remote access and incident escalation. Ensures security practices align with organizational requirements industry standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Performs security risk assessments and develops risk-based response strategies for enterprise network and infrastructure environments. Prepares executive-level status reports risk assessments security metrics and recommendations addressing vulnerabilities emerging threats security incidents and operational risks.
- Monitors analyzes and responds to cybersecurity threats and security events including malware software vulnerabilities unauthorized access attempts network anomalies and policy violations. Administers and monitors security profiles and access controls reviews security alerts and violation reports investigates security exceptions and coordinates remediation activities. Maintains comprehensive documentation of security controls configurations incidents and corrective actions.
- Evaluates emerging network and security technologies products and procedures to improve infrastructure reliability security performance and operational efficiency. Leads technical evaluations proof-of-concept activities product assessments and implementation recommendations for enterprise networking and cybersecurity solutions.
- Provides advanced technical support and consultation to business and IT stakeholders on complex network infrastructure and cybersecurity issues. Troubleshoots escalated network and security incidents provides technical guidance to infrastructure teams and educates IT and business personnel on security policies secure configurations access requirements and risk mitigation practices.
- Provides security expertise and technical leadership throughout the IT project lifecycle including requirements development architecture and design implementation testing deployment and operational support. Reviews project designs and proposed solutions to identify security risks and ensures appropriate security controls are incorporated into network cloud application and infrastructure initiatives.
- Designs implements and supports enterprise network infrastructure including LAN/WAN routing and switching wireless networks firewalls VPNs network segmentation Internet connectivity cloud connectivity and data center infrastructure. Develops network solutions that support high availability resiliency scalability and security requirements.
- Leads the investigation and resolution of complex network and security incidents utilizing network monitoring logging packet analysis performance data and security tools to identify root causes and implement corrective actions. Coordinates with vendors technical teams and organizational stakeholders during critical incidents and service disruptions.
- Develops network security architecture and segmentation strategies designed to limit lateral movement protect critical systems isolate sensitive workloads and establish appropriate security boundaries between users applications devices and infrastructure. Evaluates east-west and north-south traffic flows to identify security risks and opportunities for improved network controls.
- Establishes and monitors network performance and security metrics to identify trends capacity requirements vulnerabilities and potential operational risks. Develops dashboards key performance indicators and management reports to support data-driven infrastructure and security decisions.
- Maintains technical documentation and configuration standards for network and security infrastructure including network diagrams IP addressing VLANs firewall rules access controls security configurations operational procedures and disaster recovery requirements. Ensures documentation remains accurate and aligned with the current enterprise environment.
- Collaborates with architecture cybersecurity systems database application cloud telecommunications and infrastructure teams to develop integrated technology solutions. Serves as a senior technical resource and provides guidance on enterprise networking security architecture infrastructure design and technology modernization.
- Provides technical leadership and mentoring to network and security staff establishes network engineering standards and best practices reviews technical solutions and assists with the development of team capabilities in enterprise networking cybersecurity cloud infrastructure and emerging technologies.
Senior-Level Requirements:
- Must have extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience in enterprise networking cybersecurity systems databases cloud infrastructure and/or Web operations.
- The senior-level Network Engineer is responsible for developing and implementing enterprise network and security strategies leading complex technical projects designing secure and resilient infrastructure resolving the most complex network and security issues conducting risk assessments evaluating emerging technologies and providing technical guidance to IT and business leadership.
- The position requires 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.
- Intermediate professional level role.
- Works independently or on multiple IT security projects as a project team member occasionally as a project leader.
- Works on small to large complex security issues or projects that require increased skill in multiple IT functional areas.
- May coach more junior staff.
General Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
The selected candidate must be able to apply common knowledge skills and abilities in the following areas:
- Communication: Have the ability to clearly convey information in both written and verbal formats to individuals or groups in a wide variety of settings (i.e.; project team meetings management presentations etc.). Must have the ability to effectively listen and process information provided by others.
- Customer Service: Works well with clients and customers (i.e.; business office public or other agencies). Able to assess the needs of the customer provide information or assistance to satisfy expectations or resolve a problem.
- Decision Making: Makes sound well-informed and objective decisions.
- Flexibility: Is open to change new processes (or process improvement) and new information. Has the ability to adapt in response to new information changing conditions or unexpected obstacles. Ability to receive and give constructive criticism and maintain effective work relationships with others.
- Interpersonal: Shows friendliness courtesy understanding and politeness to others.
- Leadership: Motivates encourages and challenges others. Is able to adapt leadership styles in a variety of situations.
- Problem Solving: Able to identify evaluate and use sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternative actions and make recommendations as accordingly.
- Team Building: Encourages inspires and guides others toward accomplishing the common goal.
- Quality Assurance: Knowledge of the ideologies techniques and tools for quality assurance and control. The ability to put the ideologies techniques and tools into practice.
*** Please note that any false information on your resume or application could lead to the offer being withdrawn or even termination after hire.***
Required Experience:
Senior IC
