Associate Staffing · 5 hours ago
Network Security Engineer
Fort Mill, SC
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$70/hr - $75/hr
5+ years expAssociate Staffing is a prominent fortune 500 financial services firm seeking an experienced Network Security Engineer to join their dynamic security team. The role focuses on enterprise-scale firewall architecture and implementation, ensuring the organization’s security posture as new data centers are built and legacy systems are modernized.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and manage firewall rules and security policies across Palo Alto, FortiGate, and Cisco FTD environments
Execute business-as-usual (BAU) firewall rule changes and handle ServiceNow ticket requests
Troubleshoot connectivity issues and provide firewall rule modifications to support business units
Participate in after-hours firewall implementations (typically once per week, post-8pm ET)
Contribute to ongoing data center migration projects, including firewall setup, rule replication, and environment configuration
Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to maintain network security standards and support continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure that security controls are consistently applied across on-premises and cloud-connected systems
Qualification
Required
5+ years of hands-on experience managing, implementing, and supporting firewalls in large enterprise environments
Proficiency with Palo Alto firewalls required; experience with FortiGate and Cisco FTDs strongly preferred
Strong understanding of network security concepts, firewall rule architecture, and access control policies
Experience troubleshooting firewall-related network connectivity and security incidents
Familiarity with security tools and concepts such as VPN, proxy, and DDoS protection
Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and solve problems in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Preferred
Vendor-specific security certifications (e.g., Palo Alto, FortiGate)
Cloud exposure—AWS preferred, Azure acceptable
Scripting or automation knowledge (Python, PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform, etc.)
Previous experience working in regulated or enterprise security environments
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum environments
Company
Associate Staffing
Associate Staffing is a professional staffing firm providing top technology and financial talent to Fortune 500, 1000, and mid-market firms nationwide.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Michael Norton
Chief Executive Officer
James Brickey
Under contract working onsite at Wells Fargo in ECMO
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