Network Security Engineer (W2 Only) Jersey City, NJ — 100% Onsite (5 Days a Week)

Career Mentors, LLC
Jersey City, NJ

Location: Jersey City, NJ — 100% Onsite (5 Days a Week)

Employment Type: Full-Time | W2 Only
Compensation: $70/hr

We’re hiring a Network Security Engineer to lead the design, engineering, and implementation of cutting-edge security solutions in a large-scale enterprise environment. This position requires onsite presence in Jersey City, NJ , and is open only to W2 candidates located nearby.

You’ll focus on proxy-based security systems such as SASE , SSE , or SWG , with hands-on experience across major vendors like Palo Alto, Zscaler, or Netskope. Ideal candidates bring a mix of network security expertise , automation proficiency , and a collaborative mindset to innovate secure, scalable architectures.

  • 5+ years of network security engineering experience in large enterprise environments

    1. Hands-on expertise with SASE , SSE , or Secure Web Gateway (SWG)

    2. Experience designing/engineering with vendors such as:

      • Palo Alto

      • Zscaler

      • Netskope

    3. Proficient in scripting/devops languages:

      • Python

      • Ansible

      • Terraform

      • JSON

    4. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins) and API integrations

    5. Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

    Preferred Skills

    • Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto SASE/SSE solutions

    • Deep understanding of internet/cloud DMZ architecture and load balancing

    • Experience with employee remote access technologies

    • Familiarity with stateful and application-layer firewalls

    • Experience working within Agile environments like Kanban or Scrum

    Key Responsibilities

    • Research, design, and engineer proxy-based Edge SWG , SSE , and SASE solutions

    • Engineer perimeter network security across on-prem , internet , and cloud environments

    • Automate and maintain scripts for device pave/repave and routine operations

    • Define and implement certified engineering standards and product documentation

    • Collaborate with Network Operations and Service Delivery teams

    • Act as an escalation point for high-priority network security incidents

    Technical Proficiencies

    • Infrastructure and network engineering (planning, provisioning, compliance)

    • Hardware architecture and performance monitoring

    • Microservices, Jenkins, and API security

    • Full project lifecycle delivery using Agile methodologies

    • Strong communication and ability to explain complex technical strategies to leadership

    Certifications (Preferred)

    • Vendor-specific and general technical certifications in network security , cloud platforms , or infrastructure systems

    TopTech Talent is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

    🚫 Third-party recruiters, please do not reach out for this role.

Posted 2025-10-20

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