Senior Network Security Engineer

Job Title: Network Security Engineer

Location: Joplin, MO 64801

Work Arrangement: Remote

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 4 months

Domain: Network Security & Cloud Architecture

Pay Rate: $46.00/hr W2 | $57.00/hr C2C

Application Deadline: September 24, 2026

SKILLS REQUIRED

Primary (Must-Have):

• LAN/WAN Switching & Routing | Palo Alto Security Suite (Panorama, Prisma, Traps, Next Gen Firewalls)

• Palo Alto IPS & Internet Gateway | Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela)

Secondary (Good to Have):

• Azure Network Security Groups & BGP Routing | IPSec Configuration & Prisma Access Infrastructure

POSITION OVERVIEW

This role sits within the Enterprise Network Security department, reporting directly to the Director of Infrastructure and Security. The incumbent will solve critical perimeter defense, multi-cloud connectivity, and routing optimization challenges for the client by managing advanced Palo Alto and Cisco SD-WAN environments.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage hands-on BGP routing configuration across Azure and Palo Alto appliances to ensure secure and seamless multi-cloud connectivity.

• Configure and maintain IPSec tunnels, Internet Gateways, and Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) to protect enterprise infrastructure.

• Deploy and support Prisma Cloud and Prisma Access infrastructure for both SD-WAN and remote-access use cases.

• Implement and administer advanced Palo Alto security tools including Panorama, Prisma, and Traps for threat detection and endpoint protection.

• Troubleshoot and optimize enterprise networking components utilizing Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN (Viptela) and internal routing protocols.

BENEFITS

Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)

EEOC Compliance:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

DISCLAIMER

AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.