Network Security DevOps Engineer

Job Title: Network Security DevOps Engineer
Location: Spring, TX
Duration: 8 Months + Extension
Bill Rate: $76/hr
Job Type: W2 Contract
Client: To Be Discussed Later
Work Authorization: US-Citizen, H-1B, OPT-EAD, GC-EAD

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage network security technologies and services across regions and infrastructure environments (data centers, offices, edge).
• Operate and maintain network security appliances (Fortinet, Cisco, Juniper), including software upgrades, patching, and lifecycle activities.
• Build and manage network security infrastructure using DevOps practices and automation tools to reduce manual intervention.
• Support security operations including monitoring, analysis, incident response, and vulnerability management.
• Evaluate security advisories/vulnerabilities and provide timely recommendations and mitigations.
• Participate in ad-hoc vulnerability assessments and incident response efforts.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across Cybersecurity, Projects, and internal customers to deliver secure network solutions.
• Develop and maintain operational processes, runbooks, and documentation for ongoing support.
• Participate in a global "follow-the-sun" on-call support rotation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in network security.
• Experience with network security platforms: Cisco ASA (CSM), FTD (FMC), FortiGate (FortiManager), Juniper SRX (Junos Space).
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, OSI model, routing/switching, ACLs, NAT, DNS.
• Familiarity with security technologies: firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, encryption, authentication, vulnerability management, and incident response.

Technical Skills & Tools

• Deep knowledge of TCP/IP and Internet technologies, IPS/IDS, firewall virtualization, VPNs, NAT, DNS.
• Automation & DevOps: GitHub, Terraform, Ansible, Python, REST APIs, Jenkins, Jinja2, YAML (experience with CI/CD concepts and tools is a plus).
• Cloud: Experience with AWS and Azure network security services and connectivity.
• Relevant certifications preferred but not required: Cisco (CCNA/CCNP Security), Fortinet (FCA/FCSS/NSE), CISSP, GIAC.

Soft Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.
• Self-motivated, proactive, able to work independently in a global virtual team.
• Strong multitasking, prioritization, analytical mindset, and collaborative team orientation.
  
  Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.