Network Security Engineer (6+ Month Contract)

Job Description

Company: firstPRO US

Location: Northborough, US

Network Security Engineer

Location: Northborough, MA – 5 Days Onsite

Employment Type: 6+ Month Contract

Overview

firstPRO US’s client is seeking a hands-on Network Infrastructure Engineer to support critical enterprise data center operations and infrastructure initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with hardware, has a strong networking background, and can independently execute infrastructure deployments and upgrades in a fast-paced production environment.

The ideal candidate has solid Cisco networking expertise, strong firewall knowledge, and experience working within enterprise data centers. This individual should be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of taking ownership of assigned projects with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities
• Install, rack, stack, and cable network and server equipment within enterprise data centers.
• Perform hardware installations, upgrades, replacements, and infrastructure refresh projects.
• Power up, validate, and troubleshoot newly deployed hardware.
• Build and expand network infrastructure to support ongoing business initiatives.
• Perform physical hands-on work within production data center environments.
• Configure network devices after installation, including switches, routers, and related infrastructure.
• Verify network connectivity and ensure equipment is installed according to design documentation.
• Follow network diagrams and infrastructure documentation, including Visio drawings.
• Support infrastructure maintenance while ensuring high availability of critical systems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on deployment and implementation activities.

Required Qualifications
• 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise network infrastructure (8-10 years preferred).
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching.
• Experience installing and supporting equipment in enterprise data center environments.
• Solid understanding of enterprise firewall technologies.
• Ability to interpret network diagrams and infrastructure documentation.
• Comfortable working independently with minimal direction.
• Highly detail-oriented with excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and infrastructure best practices.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience administering Check Point firewalls.
• Experience with Palo Alto or Fortinet firewalls.
• Background in field engineering, infrastructure deployment, or data center operations.
• Industry certifications (CCNA, CCNP, Check Point, Palo Alto, Fortinet, or similar) are a plus but not required.

Source: LinkedIn