Sarah Justmann

IDR is seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer (Cisco ISE & Palo Alto) to join one of our top clients for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This role is remote with up to 25% travel (preferred locations include Atlanta, Dallas, the New York City area, and Chicago) and is integral to delivering customer-facing network security implementations across enterprise environments, with a focus on network access control, next-gen firewalls, and secure connectivity solutions.

Position Overview for the Senior Network Security Engineer:

• Leads customer-facing implementations of enterprise network security solutions from discovery through delivery.
• Implements and configures Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), including 802.1X, MAB, Guest Portal, and Active Directory/Azure AD integrations across wired and wireless networks.
• Implements Cisco Secure Firewalls, including Secure Client, access policies, NAT, routing, site-to-site VPNs, and centralized management (FMC / Secure Cloud Control).
• Implements Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls, including User-ID, Cloud Identity Engine, GlobalProtect, security policies, NAT, routing, site-to-site VPNs, and centralized management (Panorama / Strata Cloud Manager).
• Supports Secure Service Edge (SSE) and SD-WAN implementations, partnering with customers and internal teams to ensure secure, scalable designs

Requirements for the Senior Network Security Engineer:

• 10–15 years of relevant professional experience in enterprise network/security engineering.
• Hands-on, customer-facing implementation experience with Cisco ISE, Cisco Secure Firewalls, and Palo Alto NGFW solutions.
• Experience with Palo Alto SSE, Cisco/Palo Alto SD-WAN, and wired/wireless network security implementations.
• Experience implementing HPE Aruba ClearPass for network access control, authentication, guest access, and directory integrations.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory and Azure Active Directory integrations.
• Active Palo Alto NGFW certification required/Active Cisco CCNP Security certification required.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package
• Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
• Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.

Why IDR?

• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.