Sr Network Security/Firewall Engineer

On behalf of our client, Procom Services is searching for a Sr Network Security/Firewall Engineer for a contract opportunity. This resource can be based in either Durham, NC or Dallas, TX.

The Security Engineer will be the primary individual responsible for working on client networks in a consulting role, providing security architecture design, leading implementations of security solutions, and providing remote and onsite operational support for customers. The Security Engineer also plays a key role in the daily processing of Work Orders, Change Requests, and Incident Handling for operational systems.

-Provide security architecture design and consulting for pre and post sales support of customer environments.

-Lead implementation projects to ensure successful delivery of security services.

-Conduct on-site technical implementations or attend on-site customer meetings, as required.

-Research, design, and oversee implementation of information technology, systems, and policies for information security in support of business needs.

-Perform resolutions to security related Work Orders, Change Requests and Incidents

• 8+ years’ experience with IT security, networking and enterprise technologies

• Extensive hands-on experience designing, implementing and troubleshooting the following technologies: Check Point, BlueCoat, Proxy, Cisco, VPN, VMware and Microsoft enterprise applications

• 2-3 years experience in a customer facing consultancy role

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution (required)

• Cisco Security Certification or equivalent experience (required)

6 months with potential to extend or possibly convert to permanent