Job Description
Job DescriptionBenefits:
- HYBRID
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity for advancement
Network Security Engineer
Fort Collins, CO (Hybrid)
Type: Contract (C2C)
Interview Mode: Virtual
Seeking a senior Network Security Engineer to lead firewall modernization, VPN transformation, zero-trust implementation, and enterprise vulnerability management across enterprise lab environments. This role supports secure, scalable, and compliant next-generation infrastructure platforms.
Core Responsibilities :
Firewall & Network Security Architecture
- Configure and optimize enterprise firewall platforms (physical and virtual)
- Design rule sets, traffic policies, and network segmentation
- Implement micro-segmentation and zero-trust architecture
- Align firewall policies with modern security frameworks
VPN & Secure Access Transformation
- Replace legacy OpenVPN environments with OKTA/Atmos-based VPN solutions
- Build and manage Atmos connectors
- Implement secure authentication workflows
- Design secure routing and hybrid access policies
Vulnerability Management
- Design and implement enterprise vulnerability scanning programs
- Deploy and manage tools such as Nessus or Greenbone
- Configure scan schedules and tune scan noise
- Deliver actionable security reports
- Drive remediation workflows with engineering teams
Security Segmentation & Compliance
- Design security-driven network segmentation strategies
- Enforce access controls aligned to compliance and corporate standards
- Partner with corporate security teams on policy implementation
Linux & Security Automation
- Deploy Linux-based security tooling platforms
- Automate scanning, reporting, and remediation workflows
- Script security processes and integrations
Required Skills:
- Enterprise firewall configuration and optimization
- VPN technologies and secure remote access solutions
- Zero-trust and micro-segmentation principles
- Vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, Greenbone, or similar)
- Security compliance scanning and remediation
- Linux system administration and automation
Nice to Have:
- OKTA integrations and identity-based access systems
- SIEM and security monitoring platforms
- Automation frameworks and API integrations
Flexible work from home options available.