Senior Remote Network Security Engineer

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Remote Network Security Engineer to join our robust cybersecurity team. This is a fully remote position, offering the opportunity to design, implement, and manage advanced network security solutions that protect our critical infrastructure and data. You will play a vital role in threat detection, incident response, and maintaining the overall security posture of our organization. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in network security principles, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, VPNs, and cloud security. This role requires a proactive approach to identifying vulnerabilities and a strong commitment to maintaining a secure digital environment from your remote location.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain robust network security infrastructure, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and secure access solutions.
• Monitor network traffic and security alerts for potential threats and anomalies, conducting thorough investigations.
• Develop and enforce network security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to identify and remediate security weaknesses.
• Respond to and manage security incidents, leading containment, eradication, and recovery efforts.
• Collaborate with IT operations and development teams to ensure security is integrated into all systems and processes.
• Stay current with the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies, and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Develop and deliver security awareness training to employees.
• Manage and maintain security hardware and software, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Contribute to the development of disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Document network security configurations, procedures, and incident reports.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior security engineers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in network security engineering and operations.
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols, network segmentation, and firewall management (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Fortinet).
• Hands-on experience with IDS/IPS solutions, SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar), and endpoint security technologies.
• Proficiency in configuring and managing VPN technologies (IPSec, SSL VPN).
• Experience with cloud security best practices (AWS, Azure, GCP) is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and incident response methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for a remote team environment.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CCIE Security, or CISM are highly valued.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage complex security projects in a remote setting.

This is a fully remote opportunity, ideal for experienced professionals located in or near New York City, New York, US , who are seeking to make a significant impact in a cybersecurity leadership role.