Senior Network Security Engineer (Mountain View) Job at VLink, Mountain View, CA

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  • VLink
  • Mountain View, CA

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Network Security Engineer

Location: Mountain View, CA - (Local Only) (Hybrid)

Employment: Contract opportunity on w2

Experience: 9+ years

About VLink: Started in 2006 and headquartered in Connecticut, VLink is one of the fastest growing digital technology services and consulting companies. Since its inception, our innovative team members have been solving the most complex business, and IT challenges of our global clients.

Job Description:

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Network Security Engineer to join our growing team. This critical role will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex network infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on cloud integration, security, and automation. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of networking principles, hands-on experience with AWS, a scripting proficiency in Python, and expertise in cybersecurity best practices, particularly with AWS, Palo Alto Networks and Zscaler security solutions.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and manage our hybrid cloud and on-premises network infrastructure.
  • Implement and manage network security solutions, including firewalls (Palo Alto Networks), secure web gateways (Zscaler), and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
  • Monitor network performance and troubleshoot network issues.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities.
  • Collaborate with other teams to ensure network connectivity and performance.
  • Create and maintain network documentation.
  • Participate in on-call rotation for network support.
  • Mentor and guide junior network engineers.
  • Stay current with the latest networking technologies and security threats.
  • Lead the migration and integration of network services into AWS.
  • Develop and maintain network automation scripts using Python.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in network engineering.
  • Deep understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP)
  • Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls and security appliances.
  • Expertise in Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA/ZDX) administration and configuration.
  • Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
  • Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Extensive experience with AWS networking services (VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, etc.).
  • Strong scripting skills in Python for network automation.
  • Good to have AWS development and microservices automation experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Palo Alto Networks certifications (e.g., PCNSE).
  • Zscaler certifications.
  • AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty).
  • Good to have
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
  • Experience with container networking (e.g., Kubernetes).
  • Knowledge of other cloud platforms (Azure, GCP).
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Warm Regards,

[email protected]

D: (289) 633-4046

Job Tags

Contract work, Part time, Local area,

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