Network Security Engineer

Job Number: 26-00740

Use your skills where innovative technology solutions begin. ECLARO is looking for a Network Security Engineer for our client in New York, NY.

ECLARO’s client is a leading technology solutions provider, collaborating with customers to manage their needs and achieve success in their business goals. If you’re up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!

Position Overview:

• An experienced Network Security Engineer for a contract-to-hire engagement with one of New York City's leading healthcare organizations.
• This is a hands-on, senior-level role responsible for the design, deployment, and ongoing operational excellence of our network access control and security infrastructure.
• Brings deep technical expertise in ForeScout and thrives in a complex, compliance-driven healthcare environment where uptime and patient data protection are paramount.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage ForeScout-based Network Access Control (NAC) infrastructure across enterprise and clinical environments
• Develop and enforce device visibility, classification, and policy enforcement for managed, unmanaged, and IoT/medical devices
• Author and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), runbooks, and network security policies
• Conduct architecture reviews and lead network security improvement initiatives in alignment with HIPAA, HITECH, and NIST frameworks
• Collaborate with infrastructure, clinical engineering, and IT teams to ensure secure network segmentation and least-privilege access
• Monitor network security events, investigate anomalies, and drive remediation efforts in coordination with the SOC team
• Manage and maintain next-generation firewall infrastructure (Palo Alto Networks preferred), including rule lifecycle management and threat prevention policy tuning
• Support and administer F5 application delivery and security services including LTM/GTM, APM, and ASM/AWAF
• Lead vendor engagements, coordinate with managed service partners, and serve as internal SME for network security technologies
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide escalation support for critical network security incidents
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• 5 years of hands-on experience in network security engineering in enterprise environments
• Deep expertise in ForeScout Platform (formerly CounterACT), including:EyeSight, EyeControl, and eyeSegment modules
• Policy authoring, device classification, and enforcement actions
• Integration with Active Directory, SIEM, and ticketing platforms
• Deployment in large-scale, multi-site environments
• Active ForeScout certification (FCSS - ForeScout Certified Security Specialist, or equivalent) required
• Demonstrated ability to independently design and deliver full lifecycle NAC deployments — from architecture through implementation and documentation
• Strong documentation skills: ability to produce clear, detailed SOPs, network diagrams, and policy documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Solid understanding of network fundamentals: VLANs, 802.1X, RADIUS, DHCP, DNS, routing, and switching
• Experience working in regulated industries with exposure to HIPAA, HITECH, or similar compliance requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent practical experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Palo Alto Networks expertise:
• Hands-on experience with PAN-OS, Panorama, and NGFW policy management
• Familiarity with Prisma Access, GlobalProtect, and Cortex XSOAR a plus
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) preferred
• F5 expertise:
• Administration of BIG-IP LTM, GTM, APM, and ASM/Advanced WAF
• Experience with iRules, SSL offload, and application security policies
• F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator (F5-CA) or Solution Expert (F5-CSE) preferred
• Experience with healthcare IoT and medical device security
• Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture principles and micro segmentation strategies
• Exposure to SIEM platforms (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel) and SOAR integrations
• Additional industry certifications: CISSP, CCNP Security, CEH, or equivalent
  
  

If hired, you will enjoy the following ECLARO Benefits:

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
• Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
• Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO
  
  

If interested, you may contact:

Mark Papalexis

Mark.Papalexis@eclaro.com

(646) 849-5359

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Equal Opportunity Employer: ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status, in compliance with all applicable laws.