Randstad Digital Americas · 1 day ago
Network Security Engineer II
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$38.87/hr - $48.87/hrRandstad Digital Americas is seeking a highly motivated Network Security Engineer II to join their dynamic and growing team. The role focuses on ensuring the security, reliability, and compliance of the company's network through the operation and enhancement of enterprise firewall platforms.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Administer and maintain next‑generation firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, Checkpoint, SonicWall)
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize firewall policies, NAT rules, routing, and security controls
Conduct firewall compliance reviews, rule audits, and cleanup using tools such as Algosec, Panorama, or built‑in vendor tools
Analyze network traffic, netflow, and IDS/IPS events to identify anomalies and potential threats
Develop scripts or automation workflows to streamline firewall operations, policy deployment, and validation
Assist in the design and implementation of new firewall platform capabilities, including segmentation, cloud connectivity, and zero-trust initiatives
Support vulnerability remediation, configuration hardening, and alignment with corporate security standards
Ensure firewall and network security controls align with internal policies and industry frameworks (HIPAA, HITRUST, NIST CSF, etc.)
Collaborate with audit, compliance, and risk stakeholders to provide evidence, documentation, and remediation steps
Maintain accurate configuration documentation, change records, and operational runbooks
Partner with network engineering, SOC, endpoint security, and cloud teams to maintain holistic defense of the enterprise environment
Participate in incident response efforts by analyzing network activity and implementing containment changes
Provide subject-matter support for projects requiring secure connectivity across data centers, cloud environments, and partner networks
Start by reviewing alerts, changes, and overnight activity on the firewall platforms
Check for anomalies in traffic flows, policy hits, or automated compliance reports
Respond to requests from the SOC or security operations regarding suspicious traffic or containment rules
Work through firewall change requests: new rules, rule modifications, connectivity troubleshooting, or policy cleanups
Investigate and resolve tickets related to access failures, segmentation issues, or platform performance
Use tools like Wireshark, Panorama, Algosec, or vendor consoles to validate behavior or optimize rules
Meet with network engineering, cloud teams, or application owners to plan secure network designs for upcoming projects
Participate in cross team architecture reviews or security governance discussions
Provide firewall guidance for data center migrations, cloud onboarding, or new business partnerships
Work on automation scripts or workflows to streamline firewall operations (policy reviews, rule pushes, reporting)
Update documentation, runbooks, and topology diagrams
Conduct firewall audits or cleanups to improve performance, reduce risk, and align with standards like HIPAA/HITRUST
Develop and test new configurations, features, or platform enhancements in lab or test environments
Assist the SOC or Threat Response team during active investigations, performing traffic analysis or implementing blocks
Provide expert troubleshooting for network issues where firewalls are part of the path
Collaborate with compliance or audit teams to supply evidence and ensure configuration accuracy
Review change windows, upcoming maintenance, and platform health metrics
Prepare for scheduled deployments or rule pushes
Identify areas for improvement and propose solutions for better security controls or operational efficiency
Qualification
Required
Bachelors
Benefits
Medical
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Life insurance offerings
Short-term disability
401K plan
Company
Randstad Digital Americas
Randstad Digital is a trusted digital enablement partner that facilitates accelerated transformation for businesses by providing global talent, capacity, and solutions across specialized domains.
Founded in 1984
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Graig Paglieri
CEO, Randstad Digital Americas
Pascal de Hesselle
SVP, Executive Client Partner - Technology, Media & Telecom
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