Network Security Engineer at Select Minds LLC in TX-Dallas-75235

Job description

• Are you a Network Security Engineer with a passion for designing, securing, and optimizing enterprise-level network infrastructures? We are looking for a results-driven professional who thrives in high-stakes environments, tackling complex security challenges while ensuring seamless network performance.
• If you have a strong background in network architecture, security compliance, and performance optimization, we invite you to join our team and make an impact!

Responsibilities

• 🔹 Network Architecture & Optimization – Design, configure, and optimize network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
• 🔹 Security & Compliance – Implement robust security policies, risk mitigation strategies, and access controls to safeguard critical data.
• 🔹 Monitoring & Threat Detection – Leverage advanced tools for real-time network monitoring, anomaly detection, and security incident response.
• 🔹 Incident Response & Troubleshooting – Analyze security threats, diagnose network issues, and deploy timely solutions to maintain business continuity.
• 🔹 Disaster Recovery & Redundancy Planning – Develop and maintain backup, recovery, and failover strategies to ensure high availability.
• 🔹 Collaboration & Documentation – Work cross-functionally with IT teams to enforce security best practices and document network configurations.

Requirements

• ✔ Network design, architecture, and security enforcement.
• ✔ Advanced routing, switching, and firewall configuration.
• ✔ Hands-on experience with IDS/IPS, VPNs, SD-WAN, and cloud security controls.
• ✔ Deep knowledge of network security monitoring and threat intelligence tools.
• ✔ Strong expertise in TCP/IP, VPNs, VLANs, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and MPLS.
• ✔ Proficiency in securing LAN/WAN environments, firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet), and cloud-based security.
• ✔ Familiarity with SIEM, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and vulnerability management.
• ✔ Scripting experience (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) is a plus.
• ✔ CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CISSP, MCSE, MCSA, or equivalent.
• If you’re ready to elevate network security standards and drive innovation, we’d love to hear from you!

Skills

Required

• Results-driven
• Thrives in high-stakes environments
• Collaboration
• TCP/IP
• VPNs
• VLANs
• BGP
• OSPF
• EIGRP
• MPLS
• LAN/WAN
• Firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet)

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement
• Network Security Engineer
• LONG TERM
• Compensation: $60.00 - $65.00 per hour