Job description
Data Ideology
At DI, we provide Data & Analytics expertise to drive measurable business outcomes, often solving complex business problems for our clients. Our data analytics advisory services enable our customers to transform data into insights by driving a culture of empowerment and ownership of results. Our team consists of highly motivated individuals passionate about learning, understanding, collaborating, and intellectually curious. For more information about Data Ideology, visit www.dataideology.com
Network Security Engineer - Contract to Hire
We are looking for a Network Security Engineer to join our growing team. This role will be responsible for designing and supporting enterprise network security solutions. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical knowledge of firewall technologies, security platforms, and IT infrastructure, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure secure and scalable network architectures
Key Responsibilities
To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
- Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level firewall solutions
- Leverage security best practices and tools to analyze, monitor, and secure network environments
- Review and correlate data from various logs to identify potential threats
- Collaborate with internal teams to meet project timelines and maintain system integrity
- Communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams
- Work independently and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- 4-year degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
- 2+ years of experience in network security engineering
- Hands-on experience with firewalls (Palo Alto preferred, but other enterprise-grade systems accepted)
Certifications:
- Security+ (Required)
- CCNA or Palo Alto Certifications (Preferred)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Network Security (2+ years)
- Firewall management – Palo Alto or equivalent (2+ years)
- Log analysis and threat correlation (1+ years)
- Cloud platforms and network integration (1+ years)
- IT infrastructure and networking technologies (2+ years)
- Security best practices and incident response fundamentals
- Strong communication skills – verbal and written
Work Environment:
- Remote work from home.
- Hours of work and days are generally Monday through Friday. Specific business hours will depend on client needs.
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
- The person in this position must occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, library stacks, office machinery, etc.
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and printer.
- The person in this position frequently communicates with clients and coworkers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Benefits:
- PTO Policy
- Eligibility for Health Benefits
- Retirement Plan
- Work from Home
Data Ideology is an EEO Employer
