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Senior Network Security Engineer

Boston💼 Full-time💰 $110,000–$110,000🗓 2026-09-18 → 2026-09-26

Core

Operate, secure, and continuously improve enterprise network security environments by administering NexGen firewalls, managing security policies, and leveraging AI for threat detection and incident response.

Role type

Senior hands-on Network Security Engineer

Builds

Production network security infrastructure, firewall policies, and AI-driven security monitoring systems

Domain

Enterprise Networking / Cybersecurity

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

NexGen firewall administration, packet-level troubleshooting, firewall policy management, threat prevention configuration, VPN connectivity management, network segmentation, SIEM log analysis, root-cause investigation, change management, operational documentation

Preferred skills

AI modeling in security contexts, Palo Alto Networks/Checkpoint/Fortinet certifications, cloud network security, SIEM integrations, vulnerability management, EDR/XDR platforms, financial services industry experience, Azure/AWS experience, IaaS automation

Technologies

Palo Alto Networks, Checkpoint, Fortinet, NexGen firewalls, SIEM platforms, AI Operations (AIOps), TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, TLS, HTTP/S

Responsibilities

Administer and tune NexGen firewall infrastructure and security profiles; Configure and manage remote connectivity operations and authentication flows; Leverage AI to monitor logs, contextualize threats, and prioritize incidents; Troubleshoot network security issues across Layer 3-7; Perform packet captures and traffic analysis; Execute routine maintenance, firmware upgrades, and capacity monitoring; Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate security controls; Maintain operational documentation and audit evidence

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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