Lead IT Engineer - Network & Security

Job Description

IT Engineer – Network & Security (Level 4 Lead)

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Location: Juno Beach, FL Onsite / Hybrid

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Type: Contract / Contract-to-Hire

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About the Role

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We’re hiring three senior IT Engineers to lead network and security engineering work for a large enterprise environment in Juno Beach, FL. This is an infrastructure role, not software development. You’ll design, secure, and support critical network systems, act as a technical lead for complex projects, and serve as an escalation point for the broader engineering team.

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What You’ll Do

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• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, including routing, switching, WAN/LAN, and wireless.

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• Engineer and manage security controls such as firewalls, VPNs, segmentation, NAC, and intrusion detection/prevention.

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• Lead network and security projects from planning through deployment, including change management and documentation.

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• Serve as the senior escalation point for complex network and security incidents, driving root-cause analysis and remediation.

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• Assess the environment for vulnerabilities and risks, and recommend and implement hardening measures.

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• Support compliance and audit efforts by maintaining configurations, standards, and evidence aligned with security frameworks.

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• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with security, operations, and architecture teams.

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What You Bring

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• 8+ years of hands-on experience in network and/or security engineering in an enterprise environment.

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• Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, and network design principles.

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• Strong experience with enterprise firewalls and security platforms (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet, Check Point).

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• Experience with switching and routing platforms (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Arista).

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• Proven experience leading technical projects and guiding other engineers.

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• Solid troubleshooting skills and the ability to stay calm and methodical during high-impact incidents.

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• Clear written and verbal communication, including documentation and stakeholder updates.

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Nice to Have

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• Certifications such as CCNP/CCIE, PCNSE, CISSP, or equivalent.

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• Experience in regulated or critical infrastructure environments (e.g., utilities, energy, NERC CIP).

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• Familiarity with cloud networking (Azure, AWS) and zero-trust architectures.

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• Network automation experience (Python, Ansible) is a plus, though this is not a software development role.

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