Role: Network_Security_Engineer (VPN & Firewall Modernization) 

Onsite - (Local candidates required)

Location - Rancho Cordova, CA

PPNo and LinkedIn URL - MUST

Required Skills & Experience:-

Proven experience managing site-to-site IPsec VPN environments, specifically hands-on migrations from IKEv1 to IKEv2.

Hands-on experience with Cisco Firepower firewall administration and access control rule management.

Strong knowledge of cryptographic standards, secure key management, and VPN configuration validation.

Experience implementing least-privilege network security controls and supporting production change/maintenance windows.

Experience performing post-change validation, troubleshooting network issues, and coordinating technical changes with internal teams/external partners.

Cisco CCNA Security or CCNP Security (or equivalent experience).

CompTIA Security+ or equivalent security certification.

ITIL Foundation.

Experience in healthcare or higher education IT environments, and familiarity with large-scale enterprise networks.