SASE Engineer - 18+ Months - Jersey City, NJ - Hybrid, 3 days/week on-site, 2 days/remote - MatchPoint Solutions

MatchPoint Solutions is a fast-growing, young, energetic global IT-Engineering services company with clients across the US. We provide technology solutions to various clients like Uber, Robinhood, Netflix, Airbnb, Google, Sephora, and more! More recently, we have expanded to working internationally in Canada, China, Ireland, UK, Brazil, and India. Through our culture of innovation, we inspire, build, and deliver business results, from idea to outcome. We keep our clients on the cutting edge of the latest technologies and provide solutions by using industry-specific best practices and expertise.

We are excited to be continuously expanding our team. If you are interested in this position, please send over your updated resume. We look forward to hearing from you!

SASE Engineer

Duration: 18 Months, possibility to extend

Location: Jersey City, NJ

Designation: Hybrid, 3 days/week on-site, 2 days/remote

Rate: $60 - $65/hr on W2

Position Overview

Responsibilities / Necessary Skills / Attributes

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Relevant certifications and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network security, with a focus on remote access VPN technologies.
• Extensive experience with Cisco VPN solutions, Cisco Defense Orchestrator (CDO), BGP routing, and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).
• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto SASE solutions and cloud security architectures.
• Proficient in configuring and managing Cisco ASA, Firepower, and AnyConnect VPN solutions.
• Proficient in configuring and managing Cisco ISE for secure VPN authentication and authorization.
• Strong understanding of VPN protocols (IPsec, SSL/TLS), encryption, and authentication methods.
• Extensive experience with BGP configuration, management, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with automation and orchestration tools in network security environments.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust security models and frameworks.
• Experience in a multi-cloud environment, with knowledge of AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) security practices.
• Experience with network security monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Knowledge of cloud security principles and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a remote work environment.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of security and reliability.

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security or equivalent certification.
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) or equivalent certification is a plus.

SASE Engineer - 18+ Months - Jersey City, NJ - Hybrid, 3 days/week on-site, 2 days/remote