Job Title: Network Security Engineer

Work Location: San Antonio, TX 78249

Term: Permanent Position
            In office; M-F, 8am-5pm
            No remote work

Salary: $130K

Job Summary:

Network Security Engineer – F5 & Palo Alto Focus

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Join our client’s cyber defense team as a Network Security Engineer and take charge of securing enterprise infrastructure with precision and authority. This role demands deep expertise in F5 and Palo Alto platforms, empowering you to architect, implement, and optimize security solutions that protect mission-critical systems and data.

You’ll be the tactical lead in fortifying perimeter defenses, managing threat response, and driving compliance—all while navigating the complexities of modern enterprise networks. If you thrive in high-stakes environments and bring mastery in F5 BIG-IP and Palo Alto NGFWs, this is your arena.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Security Architecture

• Design and deploy scalable security infrastructure using F5 BIG-IP (LTM, ASM, APM) and Palo Alto NGFWs.
• Implement advanced traffic management, SSL inspection, and application-layer protections.
• Integrate firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and access controls across hybrid environments.

Threat Detection & Incident Response

• Monitor and triage alerts from F5 and Palo Alto platforms; lead forensic investigations and containment.
• Maintain and refine playbooks for zero-day threats, lateral movement, and DDoS mitigation.

Vulnerability Management

• Conduct scans and penetration tests; remediate findings across network layers and cloud endpoints.
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams to apply patches and harden configurations.

Policy & Compliance

• Develop and enforce security policies aligned with NIST, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS.
• Lead internal audits and ensure regulatory readiness across enterprise systems.

Security Enablement

• Deliver targeted training on secure access, phishing defense, and endpoint hygiene.
• Champion a proactive security culture across technical and non-technical teams.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
• 3–5 years in enterprise network security roles
• Hands-on expertise with:
  • F5 BIG-IP (LTM, ASM, APM)
  • Palo Alto NGFWs (PanOS, GlobalProtect, App-ID, Threat Prevention)
• Strong grasp of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols
• Experience with SIEM, vulnerability scanners, and automation (Python, PowerShell)
• Certifications preferred: CISSP, PCNSE, F5-CTS, CCNP Security