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Network Security DevOps Engineer

Spring, TX

Hybrid

Contract

$89/hr - $92/hr

Network Security DevOps Engineer** **Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced **Network Security DevOps Engineer** to design, engineer, and manage the enterprise network security posture for a large-scale global IT organization. In this role, you will ensure that network infrastructure complies with corporate security standards while defending against evolving cyber threats.

This position combines **network security engineering** with **DevOps-driven automation** , requiring strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate across infrastructure, cybersecurity, application, and global operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

+ Design, implement, and manage network security technologies and services across data centers, corporate offices, cloud, and edge environments.

+ Research, evaluate, and recommend industry best practices and emerging network security technologies.

+ Operate and maintain network security appliances (Fortinet, Cisco, Juniper), including upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management.

+ Build and manage network security infrastructure using DevOps practices and automation tools.

+ Contribute to a Zero-Ops automation vision by developing solutions that eliminate manual processes and improve operational efficiency.

+ Support security operations activities, including monitoring, threat analysis, incident response, and vulnerability management.

+ Assess security advisories and vulnerabilities, providing timely mitigation recommendations.

+ Participate in ad-hoc vulnerability assessments and incident response activities.

+ Collaborate with cybersecurity, network engineering, project teams, and internal customers.

+ Develop and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and processes for ongoing support.

+ Participate in a global follow-the-sun on-call rotation.

Top 3 Required Skill Areas

1. **Network Security & Firewalls**

2. **Automation / DevOps**

3. **Cloud Connectivity (AWS & Azure)**

Qualifications

+ Minimum **3+ years of hands-on network security experience** .

+ Experience with security platforms such as:

+ Cisco ASA (CSM), FTD (FMC)

+ Fortinet FortiGate (FortiManager)

+ Juniper SRX (Junos Space)

+ Strong understanding of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, OSI model, routing, switching, ACLs.

+ Familiarity with core security technologies: firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, authentication, encryption, vulnerability management, incident response.

Technical Skills

+ Strong knowledge of TCP/IP networking, firewall virtualization, VPNs, NAT, DNS, IPS/IDS.

+ Preferred certifications:

+ Cisco (CCNA/CCNP Security)

+ Fortinet (FCA/FCSS/NSE)

+ CISSP, GIAC (nice to have)

Automation & DevOps Experience

+ Highly preferred experience with:

+ GitHub

+ Terraform

+ Ansible

+ Python

+ REST APIs

+ Jenkins

+ Jinja2

+ YAML

+ Familiarity with CI/CD principles is a plus.

Cloud Experience

+ Hands-on experience with **AWS and Azure network security services** , including connectivity, routing, and cloud-native security controls.

Soft Skills

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

+ Growth-oriented mindset with strong initiative and self-direction.

+ Ability to work independently in a global virtual team.

+ Strong multitasking, prioritization, and analytical problem-solving abilities.

+ Collaborative team player with a customer-first mindset.

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:** VMS Sync

Specialization:

+ Network Engineering