Network Security Engineer

Systems Engineer III (2)
Engineering Department
Location: Norcross, GA (Hybrid potential)
Role Type: Full-Time, FLSA Status: Exempt

About Our Client
Our client is a well-established technology consulting firm with decades of experience serving public sector organizations across the United States. They are recognized for delivering innovative solutions in technology infrastructure and advisory services. With a significant nationwide presence and consistent growth through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, they have built a reputation for excellence in managing mission-critical systems and delivering transformative solutions. Their commitment to community impact and technological advancement has made them a trusted partner in the government technology sector.

Job Description
We are seeking two Systems Engineers who can lead projects and mentor the engineering team. The ideal candidates will design, configure, and implement solutions, as well as perform advanced tasks and troubleshooting. This includes collaborating with Solution Architects for Pre-Sales Engineering, Architecting, and Designing both on-prem and cloud-based solutions. The roles will be responsible for configuring and implementing complex technologies and providing expert-level debugging and analysis for engineering support escalations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead projects and provide coaching to the engineering team
• Design, configure, and implement complex solutions for both on-prem and cloud-based environments
• Collaborate with Solution Architects for Pre-Sales Engineering to develop solutions
• Design, Configure, and implement complex technologies such as Network Access Control (NAC), Security Firewall, Network Switches, Wireless (WLAN), and Server/Storage systems
• Serve as an escalation point for engineering support, providing expert-level debugging and analysis
• Document system designs, diagrams, and standard operating procedures
• Ensure all work is compliant with company policies, security protocols, and industry best practices
• Maintain existing certifications and pursue new certifications for partner compliance
• Provide subject matter expertise on emerging technologies and solutions

Required Experience/Skills
For Systems Engineer III, Network Engineer Position:

• One expert-level certification (Cisco CCIE, Juniper JNCIE, Aruba ACSX) or two or more cross-vendor professional-level certifications (Cisco CCNP, Juniper JNCIP, Aruba ACSP)
• Experience with Route/Switch, EVPN/VXLAN

For Systems Engineer, Network Security Engineer Position:

• One expert-level certification (Palo Alto PCNSC, Fortinet FSX or NSE8) or two or more cross-vendor professional-level certifications (Palo Alto PCNSE, Fortinet FCSS or NSE 7, Fortinet FCP or NSE 5/6)
• Experience in Palo Alto Firewalls

For Both Positions:

• 5 years of experience in systems or network engineering, with hands-on project leadership experience
• Strong problem-solving skills with complex network and system issues
• Strong coaching and leadership skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong documentation and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Pay & Benefits Summary

• Base Salary: $110K to $150K (flexible for exceptional candidates)
• Flexible paid time off
• 5% 401K matching program
• Equity opportunities
• Incentive and bonus programs
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Flexible spending accounts
• Full-health benefits with base employee coverage fully funded:
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Income protection benefits

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