Benefits:

HYBRID
Competitive salary
Opportunity for advancement

Network Security Engineer

Fort Collins, CO (Hybrid)

Type: Contract (C2C)

Interview Mode: Virtual

Seeking a senior Network Security Engineer to lead firewall modernization, VPN transformation, zero-trust implementation, and enterprise vulnerability management across enterprise lab environments. This role supports secure, scalable, and compliant next-generation infrastructure platforms.

Core Responsibilities :

Firewall & Network Security Architecture

Configure and optimize enterprise firewall platforms (physical and virtual)
Design rule sets, traffic policies, and network segmentation
Implement micro-segmentation and zero-trust architecture
Align firewall policies with modern security frameworks

VPN & Secure Access Transformation

Replace legacy OpenVPN environments with OKTA/Atmos-based VPN solutions
Build and manage Atmos connectors
Implement secure authentication workflows
Design secure routing and hybrid access policies

Vulnerability Management

Design and implement enterprise vulnerability scanning programs
Deploy and manage tools such as Nessus or Greenbone
Configure scan schedules and tune scan noise
Deliver actionable security reports
Drive remediation workflows with engineering teams

Security Segmentation & Compliance

Design security-driven network segmentation strategies
Enforce access controls aligned to compliance and corporate standards
Partner with corporate security teams on policy implementation

Linux & Security Automation

Deploy Linux-based security tooling platforms
Automate scanning, reporting, and remediation workflows
Script security processes and integrations

Required Skills:

Enterprise firewall configuration and optimization
VPN technologies and secure remote access solutions
Zero-trust and micro-segmentation principles
Vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, Greenbone, or similar)
Security compliance scanning and remediation
Linux system administration and automation

Nice to Have:

OKTA integrations and identity-based access systems
SIEM and security monitoring platforms
Automation frameworks and API integrations

Flexible work from home options available.

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