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Senior Network Security Engineer

NPO USA Inc, Chicago, IL, United States


We are looking for a highly qualified

Senior Network Security Engineer

to join our Network & Security Business Unit. The professional will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex network security infrastructures.

Salary range $80K to $92K. Work is partially remote with occasional travel to USA, and in Canada.

Key Responsibilities

Design and manage security architectures based on Next‑Generation Firewalls (NGFW).

Implement and manage SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) solutions for distributed environments.

Perform configuration, policy management, and advanced troubleshooting on multi‑vendor equipment.

Manage perimeter and internal security within Enterprise environments.

Conduct log analysis, incident management, and system hardening.

Provide technical mentoring for junior team members (optional, if required).

Fundamental Technical Requirements (Must‑Have)
Palo Alto Networks

Advanced configuration and management of NGFW (PA Series).

Solid experience with Panorama for centralized management.

Proven experience with SASE solutions (Prisma Access) and GlobalProtect.

Fortinet

Advanced management of FortiGate (including VDOM, SD‑WAN, SSL Inspection).

Experience with the wider Fortinet ecosystem (FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer).

Cisco Security

Experience with Cisco Security solutions (Firepower/FTD, ASA).

Knowledge of Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine) and TrustSec architectures is a strong plus.

F5 Networks

Implementation and management of F5 BIG‑IP solutions.

Strong configuration and troubleshooting skills on LTM (Local Traffic Manager) and/or APM (Access Policy Manager) / AWAF modules.

Soft Skills & Additional Requirements

Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Network Security Engineering roles.

Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills under pressure.

Preferred Certifications (Nice‑to‑Have)

PCNSE (Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer).

NSE 4 / NSE 7.

CCNP Security or CCIE Security.

F5 Certified Administrator (F5‑CA) or Technology Specialist (F5‑CTS).

What We Offer

Salary commensurate with experience.

Structured training and certification plans.

Corporate benefits: Welfare Plan, Smart Working.

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