Network Security Engineer Job at Tekaccel Inc, North Carolina

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  • Tekaccel Inc
  • North Carolina

Job Description

Role Title: Network Security Engineer

Location: Cary, NC
Experience: 4-6 Years

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Network Security Engineer to lead Proof of Concept (PoC) initiatives for firewall solutions, ensuring alignment with business and security requirements . The role involves evaluating firewall vendors , setting up PoC labs , testing security policies, and mapping compliance requirements .

Key Responsibilities: PoC Design & Implementation:
  • Define PoC objectives and scope based on security and compliance needs (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST, PCI DSS ).

  • Identify key use cases , including perimeter security, threat detection, Zero Trust, and VPN .

  • Select evaluation criteria aligned with business security requirements.

  • Assess and compare firewall vendors based on security performance.

PoC Lab Setup & Testing:
  • Deploy virtualized firewalls using VMware, VirtualBox, or cloud environments .

  • Simulate network traffic using tools like Wireshark and iPerf .

  • Conduct penetration testing using Kali Linux, Nmap, and Metasploit .

Documentation & Reporting:
  • Develop a test plan with PoC objectives, test cases, and success criteria.

  • Conduct benchmarking & performance testing of firewall solutions.

  • Perform risk analysis and compliance mapping to ensure regulatory alignment.

Stakeholder & Vendor Communication:
  • Map firewall features to security needs and ensure optimal configurations.

  • Engage with vendors for demo licenses and PoC environment setups.

  • Present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders .

Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Strong understanding of firewall technologies , including stateful, stateless, NGFW, proxy, and WAF firewalls .

  • Expertise in firewall rules & policies , security zones, and ACL configuration .

  • Hands-on experience with VPN setup (Site-to-Site, Remote Access using IPSec/SSL).

  • Proficiency in firewall policy management tools (e.g., AlgoSec, Tufin ).

  • Experience with Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point, Cisco ASA, Sophos, and Juniper firewalls .

  • Familiarity with SIEM tools for log analysis and event correlation .

Preferred Skills:
  • Knowledge of Proxy, DLP, IPS/IDS .

  • Strong understanding of TCP/IP protocol suites .

Job Tags

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