Principal Network Security Engineer
50 Braintree Hill Park Suite 400 Remote, MA 02108 US
Job Description
Location: Remote
Overture Partners' client has an immediate need for a Principal Network Security Engineer. To secure an interview for this role, candidates must meet the following criteria:
Must Haves:
- 10+ years in enterprise networking and security
- Deep knowledge of Palo Alto and PKI/Digital Certificates
- Experience with hybrid/multi-cloud security (AWS/Azure)
- Strong troubleshooting and packet analysis (Wireshark)
- Proven scripting and automation experience
Soft Skills
- Strategic thinker and team mentor
- Strong communicator with cross-functional collaboration experience
- Comfortable balancing tactical execution and long-term planning
What the Client Needs you to Do:
?We’re seeking a highly skilled Principal Network Security Engineer to lead the architecture, implementation, and evolution of secure and scalable network infrastructure. You'll work cross-functionally with IT, Security, and business teams to strengthen enterprise network security, support hybrid cloud environments, and drive innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement secure, high-availability network infrastructure
- Lead security initiatives for cloud (AWS, Azure) and on-prem environments
- Manage firewalls (Palo Alto), F5 appliances (APM, GTM, LTM), VPNs, and core services (DNS, DHCP, NTP)
- Oversee PKI infrastructure, IAM (Okta, Azure AD), and network segmentation
- Drive automation using Python, Terraform, or Ansible
- Serve as escalation point for complex network/security issues
- Support compliance (HIPAA, SOC2, NIST) and incident response
- Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to deliver secure solutions
- Contribute to disaster recovery and business continuity planning
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s in Computer Science or related field (Master’s preferred)
- Preferred: CCNP/CCIE, PCNSE, AWS/Azure Security Certifications
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