Network Security Engineer Job at Robert Half (Malvern)

Network Security Engineer

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Malvern

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Network Security Engineer to secure, monitor, and enhance our enterprise network environment. This role focuses heavily on firewall administration, network segmentation, and security hardening. You will support the design and enforcement of security policies, maintain next generation firewalls, and collaborate with Security and Infrastructure teams to ensure a resilient and compliant network.

Job Responsibility:

Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot next generation firewalls (especially Palo Alto Networks) including security policies, NAT, threat profiles, URL filtering, and VPN configurations
Lead efforts in network segmentation, micro segmentation, and Zero Trust architecture adoption
Implement and maintain network security controls across wired, wireless, and cloud environments
Monitor security logs, analyze firewall events, and respond to network security incidents
Manage VPN technologies including remote access and site to site tunnels
Support network architecture reviews and security assessments
Ensure adherence to regulatory and security frameworks (SOX, FFIEC, PCI, HIPAA, etc.)
Maintain detailed documentation of firewall rulesets, segmentation maps, topology changes, and security configurations
Work cross functionally with Information Security, Cloud, and Infrastructure teams
Participate in IT change management processes and follow ITIL best practices

Requirements:

3-5 years of experience in network security, network engineering, or related IT roles
Strong understanding of network security concepts: segmentation, ACLs, IPS/IDS, threat prevention, SSL decryption, Zero Trust principles
Hands on experience with Palo Alto firewalls and Panorama
experience with Cisco firewalls is a plus
Experience designing and implementing network segmentation (VLANs, VRFs, micro segmentation)
Experience with VPN technologies and troubleshooting secure remote access solutions
Experience with wireless security protocols and enterprise authentication (WPA2 E, 802.1X)
Experience with Cloud security concepts
Solid knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NAT, VPN, VLANs, OSPF, BGP
Familiarity with network monitoring/logging tools (e.g., Splunk, Syslog)
Strong communication and documentation skills

Nice to have:

Relevant certifications are preferred such as Palo Alto PCCSA/PCNSA/PCNSE, Cisco CCNA Security, CompTIA Security+ or Network+
Experience with Cisco networking including Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
Exposure to cloud security/networking (Azure) is a plus
Working knowledge of ITIL frameworks

What we offer:

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan
free online training

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 25, 2026

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