Network Security Engineer

Job Description

Company: Openkyber

Location: US

Job Title: Network Architect (Security)

Location: Richmond, VA onsite

Duration : 3-6 months (Contract to hire)
Important Note: Need candidates on below skillset: Palo Alto firewall or security (Must have) SD-WAN – Cisco Networking
Top skills:

• Architect level- 15+ years of experience in enterprise networking

• Deep expertise in BGP routing and network design

• Strong hands-on experience with: Palo Alto Networks firewalls Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela)

Key Responsibilities

• Architecture & Design Lead design and implementation of enterprise and cloud networking architectures (Azure, AWS, hybrid)

• Develop and execute network consolidation strategies across multiple environments and business units

• Architect secure, scalable connectivity patterns including: Site-to-site and client VPNs SD-WAN deployments Cloud transit hubs and hub/spoke models

• Define standards for routing, segmentation, and high availability

Cloud Networking
Design and manage networking in Azure and familiarity AWS, and Google Cloud Platform. Implement and maintain: Virtual networks (VNets/VPCs) Peering and private connectivity (ExpressRoute, Direct Connect) Network security controls (NSGs, firewalls, routing tables) Integrate on-prem and cloud environments.
Routing & Core Networking
Design and troubleshoot complex routing environments using: BGP, OSPF/EIGRP Optimize routing policies for performance, failover, and traffic engineering Lead troubleshooting of latency, packet loss, and asymmetric routing issues
Security & Firewalls
Manage next-gen firewall solutions, primarily: Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PAN-OS, Panorama) Define and enforce security policies, NAT, and segmentation strategies Partner with security teams on threat mitigation and compliance requirements
SD-WAN & Branch Networking
Design and support SD-WAN solutions using: Cisco Viptela / Cisco SD-WAN Manage and optimize branch networking using: Cisco Meraki (full stack: MX, MS, MR) Ensure consistent policy, performance, and visibility across all sites
Carrier & Vendor Management
Act as primary technical liaison with telecom carriers and ISPs Lead troubleshooting of circuit issues (latency, outages, routing anomalies) Validate and design circuit turn-ups (DIA, MPLS, broadband, LTE/5G) Coordinate with vendors during deployments, escalations, and outages
Operations & Leadership
Serve as Tier 3 escalation point for network-related incidents Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance Develop and maintain documentation, standards, and runbooks Participate in on-call rotation as needed
Required Qualifications

• Years of experience Architect level 15+

• Deep expertise in BGP routing and network design

• Strong hands-on experience with: Palo Alto Networks firewalls Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) Cisco Meraki full stack

• Proven experience designing and implementing cloud networking architectures

• Strong troubleshooting skills across routing, firewall, and connectivity domains

• Experience working directly with telecom carriers and ISPs

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with: Multi-tenant or multi-environment network consolidation Certifications (preferred but not required): CCNP/CCIE PCNSE (Palo Alto) Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700) AWS Advanced Networking Specialty

For applications and inquiries, contact: hirings@openkyber.com

Source: Indeed