9 Security Architecture jobs in Boston

Network Security Engineer

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Our Technology Staffing team is looking to speak with Boston area candidates who would be a good fit according to the specifications below:

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership across the IT organization in support of the network security initiatives

• Support the network segmentation strategy across the global organization

• Develop, document, and update standards documentation

• Responsible for engineering and supporting network security technologies

• Evaluate new security technologies to better improve efficiencies

• Act as the final technical escalation point of contact

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent

• 7+ years' experience in the network security field

• High-level certification in a major security technology is preferred

• Ability to lead and execute large, complex projects

• Strong technical expertise required in the following areas: Firewalls, Network Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems, Routers and Switches, SIEM, Packet decoding and analysis, Web Proxy Servers, Load Balancing, SSL VPN Solutions, Web application firewalls and data loss prevention technologies

Job Description A leading Boston-based software client is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join their high-impact infrastructure team. This is a full-time hybrid position supporting their next-generation technology platform, with a strong emphasis on network automation, scalability, and reliability. As the company continues to expand its enterprise cloud and data solutions, they are heavily investing in modernizing their core network architecture. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments and is eager to shape the future of network infrastructure in a software-driven business. You will play a key role in driving the design, implementation, and support of high-performance network systems across multiple environments. If you are passionate about next-gen data center networking and automation, this role is built for you. Contract Details Duration: 6-month contract with the opportunity for conversion. Required Skills & Experience 6+ years of experience Experience with Arista, Cisco Nexus, or Juniper hardware Knowledge of EVPN/VXLAN, BGP, OSPF Experience with Palo Alto or Fortinet firewalls Proficiency with network automation tools: Python, Ansible, Terraform Cloud networking exposure: AWS, Azure, or GCP Responsibilities Tech Breakdown 70% Networking (L2/L3) 20% Automation & Scripting 10% Network Security & Firewalls Daily Responsibilities 70% Hands-on work 30% Team collaboration #J-18808-Ljbffr

Ability to troubleshoot, analyze, upgrade and configure as needed: CheckPoint firewall SSL VPN Analyze and evaluate new technologies Develop operations, processes and procedures Communicate technical solutions to non-technical personnel Eagerly learn new technologies JOB REQUIREMENTS: 5+ years’ experience with firewall, VPN and DNS configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting BA/BS degree and more than 5 years of direct experience Checkpoint, Cisco, Juniper, CISSP certifications are a plus Strong understanding of network and endpoint security Demonstrated ability to plan and implement projects Experience with a leading Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tool is a plus #J-18808-Ljbffr

Company :

enGen

Job Description :

JOB SUMMARY

This job is an integral member of one of our teams responsible for supporting the design, development, and maintenance of our technical solutions, ensuring their efficient and reliable operation. This position will be responsible for contributing to our technical ecosystem including infrastructure, systems, networks, applications, integrations, etc. They will work closely with other technical professionals, analysts, and engineers to build and optimize solutions, ensuring quality, integrity, and performance. The ideal candidate is adaptable, solution-oriented, and capable of collaborating across multiple teams to support a broad range of technical initiatives. The incumbent, and team, may be involved in every aspect as a part of the technical process from idea generation, analysis, design, build, and support using various technologies and design patterns.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for one or many of the following tasks: analyzing, designing, coding, testing andimplementingtechnical solutions, as well as providing general production monitoring and support, meeting defined scope, target dates and budgets with minimal or no defects.

• Collaborate with stakeholders across IT, product, analytics, and business teams to gather requirements and provide technical solutions that meet organizational needs

• Monitor work against production schedule andprovide progress updates and report any issues or technical difficulties to leadership on a regular basis.

• Document technical processes and procedures, and participate in technical reviews and knowledge sharing sessions

• Collaborate on the design and implementation of with architecture to ensure solution alignment to enterprise goals and standards

• Perform technical analysis and provide insights to support decision-making across various departments

• Stay up-to-date with the latest relevant technologies and industry best practices

• Other duties as assigned or requested.

EXPERIENCE

Required

• 3 years of experience in one or many of the following tasks: analyzing, designing, coding, testing and implementing technical solutions, as well as providing general production support, meeting defined scope, target dates and budgets with minimal or no defects

• 3 years of technical problem solving, solution implementation, team/project collaboration experience

• 3 years of basic computer science concepts and principles, common operating systems, development languages/scripting

Preferred

• In-depth knowledge of firewalls - VPN Tunnels/Remote Access (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/Firepower), load balancers (F5 LTM/GTM, Citrix Netscalers SDX/VPX, Cloudflare), proxy servers (Broadcom, Skyhigh)

• Troubleshooting and Problem Solving network issues

• Solid understanding of the OSI model and TCP/IP protocol suite

• Proficiency in routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP, EIGRP)

• 5 years of experience with technology platforms, application development tools, business processes, software development life cycle used by our enterprise

• 5 years of experience defining system architectures and exploring technical feasibility trade-offs for optimizing short term execution while planning for long term technical capabilities

• 5 years of experience working with a variety of technology systems, designing solutions or developing technology solutions in healthcare

• 5 years of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their respectiveservices

• 5 years of technical governance, quality, and technical security best practices

• 5 years of experience translating requirements, design mockups, prototypes or user stories into technical designs

• 5 years of producing technical solutions that are fault-tolerant, efficient, and maintainable

SKILLS

• Demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in a highly innovative and fast-paced environment

• Adaptability: Ability to take on diverse tasks and projects, adapting to the evolving needs of the organization

• Analytical Thinking: Analytical skills with a focus on detail and accuracy

• Interest and ability to learn other technologies as needed

• Technical Proficiency: Comfortable with a range of data tools and technologies, with a willingness to learn new skills as needed

• Track record in designing, implementing, and/or supporting large-scale technical solutions

• Sense of ownership, urgency, and drive

• Demonstrated passion for user experience and improving usability

• Team Collaboration: A team player who can work effectively in cross-functional environments

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of bachelor's degree.

Preferred

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems,Computer Engineering or related field.

LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• None

Preferred

• Security certifications (e.g., PCNSE, CompTIA Security+, CISSP)

• Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Networking Specialist, Azure Network Engineer Associate) are increasingly valuable.

Language (Other than English):

None

Travel Requirement:

0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Office- or Remote-based

Teaches / trains others

Occasionally

Travel from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Rarely

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)

Never

Physical work site required

No

Lifting: up to 10 pounds

Occasionally

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

Occasionally

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Rarely

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Pay Range Minimum:

$67,500.00

Pay Range Maximum:

$126,000.00

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Req ID: J263657

Our client is currently seeking a Network Security Engineer - III
( Additional Description )

Title: Network Security Consultant

Location: Boston, MA (Remote)

Duration: Long Term Contract

Description:

The Network Security Consultant will provide delivery leadership within the Professional Services consultancy team primarily aligned to clients in the USA region. This client-facing role includes the following responsibilities.

Delivery
•Act as a technical lead in delivery of projects acting as a network security SME, ensuring that solutions remain in scope and are aligned to agreed business requirements, appropriate delivery methodologies are followed and that effective governance is applied;
•Delivery of smaller stand-alone projects as required;
•Provide support and guidance to consultants working on other Network Security projects;
•Provide peer reviews of HLD, LLD and other project documentation as required;
•Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand business requirements and prepare appropriate technical solution designs at both high and low levels.

Personal/General
•Maintain day to day records of project work to allow accurate billing and reporting of consultancy time;
•Maintain effective network of business contacts within ** and their partner community;
•Maintain and grow their own knowledge to ensure this maintains fully relevant to the network security services practice and its clients;
•Have strong presentation and written/verbal communications skills at multiple levels of an organization;
•Have a minimum of 5+ years of network security consulting, design and delivery experience.

As a Network Security Consultant you will bring - Technical expertise with very strong skills in most of the technologies below:
•Firewalls: Checkpoint, Juniper, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/FTD, Fortinet;
•Proxy Services: Bluecoat (forward/reverse proxy), Zscaler;
•Load Balancers: F5 (LTM/GTM);
•IDP/IPS: FirePower/Sourcefire IPS/IDS, McAfee
•Identity & Access Management: Cisco ISE, Aruba Clearpass policy manager;
•Routing & Switching: (CCNP/CCNA level), and good knowledge of SD-WAN deployments;
•Good understanding of key technologies such as: VRF, dynamic routing (EIGRP/BGP/OSPF), MPLS, DMVPN, GRE, IPSec VPN
•Remote Access VPN: GlobalProtect, Pulse Secure, Cisco AnyConnect;
•Knowledge of Cloud deployments (Azure/AWS/GCP);
•Experience with building, maintaining, reviewing all configurations/settings/policies on chosen technologies;
•Experience of multi-vendor, managed outsourcing environments;
•Experience working with operational environments following ITIL frameworks;
•Excellent documentation and presentation skills;
•Excellent troubleshooting skills (technical and non-technical);
•Ability to review processes and procedures - and improve them;
•Experience participating in network & system security projects to provide:
•Business requirements analysis and support for Solutions Architects;
•Production of detailed infrastructure designs including physical and virtual aspects of security components;
•Migration of complex legacy infrastructures to new managed security services platforms;
•Understanding and demonstrable experience working in an Agile environment and actively participating in a Scrum team;
•Experience using Jira to help define user stories, tasks and associated estimates.

It is likely that you will have gained some of the following professional qualifications:
•CCNA/CCNP (Enterprise/Security/Data Center); CISSP or equivalent;
•Palo Alto (PCNSA/PCNSE);
•Checkpoint (CCSA/CCSE);
•Fortinet (NSE)

A leading Boston-based software client is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join their high-impact infrastructure team. This is a full-time hybrid position supporting their next-generation technology platform, with a strong emphasis on network automation, scalability, and reliability.

As the company continues to expand its enterprise cloud and data solutions, they are heavily investing in modernizing their core network architecture. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments and is eager to shape the future of network infrastructure in a software-driven business.

You will play a key role in driving the design, implementation, and support of high-performance network systems across multiple environments. If you are passionate about next-gen data center networking and automation, this role is built for you.

Duration: 6-month contract with the opportunity for conversion.

• 6+ years of experience
• Experience with Arista, Cisco Nexus, or Juniper hardware
• Knowledge of EVPN/VXLAN, BGP, OSPF
• Experience with Palo Alto or Fortinet firewalls
• Proficiency with network automation tools: Python, Ansible, Terraform
• Cloud networking exposure: AWS, Azure, or GCP

• 70% Networking (L2/L3)
• 20% Automation & Scripting
• 10% Network Security & Firewalls

• 70% Hands-on work
• 30% Team collaboration

Job Description We're looking for a Senior Network Security Engineer in the Boston area for a hybrid full-time position. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining computer networks, ensuring they function efficiently and securely. You will also be responsible for managing their firewalls and implementing security controls.
Our client is highly respected in their field as one of the top companies in their industry. They are in the technology solutions sector and are a household name. They are looking for someone who wants to grow and is senior. Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in information security, computer science or relevant field
• 7+ years of relevant experience in a network cybersecurity role
• Extensive experience with Palo Alto or Fortinet
• Experience with network automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform or Puppet

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISA, CRISC, CISSP).

• Cybersecurity

Senior Network Security Engineer / Hybrid / 2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Job Description: We’re looking for a Senior Network Security Engineer in the Boston area for a hybrid full-time position. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining computer networks, ensuring they function efficiently and securely. You will also manage firewalls and implement security controls. Our client is highly respected in their field as one of the top companies in their industry. They are in the technology solutions sector and are a household name. They seek someone eager to grow and with senior-level experience. Required Skills & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in information security, computer science, or relevant field 7+ years of relevant experience in a network cybersecurity role Extensive experience with Palo Alto or Fortinet Experience with network automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Puppet Desired Skills & Experience: Relevant certifications (e.g., CISA, CRISC, CISSP) Posted By: Isabelle Armstrong Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology Industries Staffing and Recruiting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Motion Recruitment by 2x. Get notified about new Senior Network Security Engineer jobs in Boston, MA . #J-18808-Ljbffr