Job Description Fusion HCR is hiring. Network Security Engineer. Contract position with potential contract to hire option, on-site in Las Vegas NV. This role is supporting a global casino and hospitality company.
Overview: A major casino in Las Vegas is seeking a highly skilled
Network Security Engineer with a strong operational focus to manage, integrate, and troubleshoot Firewall infrastructure. This role involves real-time network security operations, responding to outages, ensuring seamless service delivery, and optimizing security configurations.
Key Responsibilities: - Manage day-to-day network security operations, troubleshooting outages, and ensuring high availability of security services.
- Integrate and maintain network security tools, including firewalls, VPNs, and access control solutions.
- Analyze and optimize network traffic flow and service interactions to enhance security posture.
- Configure and manage Palo Alto firewalls, including policy implementation, HIP profiling, and security rule adjustments.
- Troubleshoot and resolve firewall rule conflicts and connectivity issues in complex environments.
- Oversee domain joins and User-ID integrations to ensure accurate identity-based policies.
- Monitor security alerts and respond to incidents with rapid troubleshooting and resolution.
- Perform regular audits and updates of security configurations to enhance operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with IT and security teams to streamline security processes and improve response times.
- Document security incidents, operational changes, and best practices for knowledge sharing.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Expertise in firewall administration, especially Palo Alto Networks (PAN), including rule creation, troubleshooting, and HIP profiling.
- Strong understanding of how network traffic moves across services and security layers.
- Experience with domain joins, User-ID management, and identity-based security policies.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills in complex network environments.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Proficiency in security operations tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection is a plus
- Relevant certifications (e.g., PCNSE, CISSP, CCNP Security, CISM, CompTIA Security+) is a plus