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Network Security Engineer – Cisco, Fortinet & Zscaler

Denton , Texas

Hybrid

Contract

$55/hr - $65/hr

This global company delivers complete solutions for processing, packaging, and distributing food products, with a focus on efficiency, sustainability, and gentle product handling. They are currently looking for a Network Security Engineer to join their team and support their advanced infrastructure and security operations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with strong experience in Cisco, Fortinet, SD-WAN, Zscaler, and ITSM processes. This is a great chance to join a global team, expand your network security skills, and work with cutting-edge tools in a balanced, no-travel environment.

This is a 12-month contract-to-hire opportunity with a hybrid schedule 3 days onsite in the Denton, TX area and 2 days remote.

Required Skills & Experience

+ Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, Cisco routers and switches, Spanning Tree, and VTP

+ Proficient in Cisco Firewalls, IDS, Firepower Management Console

+ Experience with Fortinet FortiGate firewalls and FortiManager

+ Working knowledge of SD-WAN, Dynamic Multipoint VPN

+ Familiar with Zscaler (Private and Internet Access), Infoblox DHCP/DNS/IP management

+ Experience with Cisco ISE, Prime, DNAC, and wireless controllers (IOS and AireOS)

+ Proficient in using ServiceNow and understanding of ITIL processes (Incident, Change, Problem, Knowledge)

+ Strong troubleshooting, incident response, and documentation skills

+ Minimum of 3 years in a similar role

Desired Skills & Experience

+ Familiarity with scripting (Python preferred)

+ Strong communication and interpersonal skills

+ Able to work across time zones and on holidays if needed

+ Highly collaborative, proactive, and service-minded

+ Strong work ethic and ability to perform under pressure

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

+ 60% Cisco Meraki hardware, switches, wireless

+ 40% Microsoft Azure, Office 365, SharePoint

Daily Responsibilities

+ 70% Hands-on technical tasks (monitoring, troubleshooting, improving operations)

+ 20% Security and compliance-related duties

+ 10% Team collaboration and documentation

The Offer

+ Eligible for bonus or commission

+ Benefits include:

+ Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

+ Paid vacation time

+ Stock options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

You will receive the following benefits:

+ Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family

+ Dental & Orthodontia Benefits

+ Vision Benefits

+ Health Savings Account (HSA)

+ Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

+ Hospital Indemnity Insurance

+ 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options

+ Paid Sick Time Leave

+ Legal and Identity Protection Plans

+ Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

+ 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

**Posted by:** Zoe Zinser

Specialization:

+ Network Security

+ Network Engineering