Lead Network Security Engineer/Architect

Lead Network Security Engineer (Architect Level)

Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid – Onsite 1 day/week)

Duration: 6 Months Contract-to-Hire

Rate: 70-75/HR on C2C

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Network Security Engineer with 15+ years of enterprise networking experience to lead the design, implementation, and support of secure, scalable network infrastructures across on-premises and cloud environments. This role requires deep expertise in network architecture, routing, security, SD-WAN, and cloud connectivity, with a strong focus on Palo Alto firewalls and Cisco SD-WAN technologies.

Required Skills

• Palo Alto Firewall Administration & Security (Mandatory)
• Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela)
• Enterprise Networking & Network Architecture
• BGP Routing & Advanced Network Design
• Strong ...