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Freelance Network Firewall Engineer Jobs in Minnesota

KBR, Inc

Network Engineer

Virginia, MN · On-site

$172.90 - $211.40/hr

Network Engineer**Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!****KBR's National Security Solutions team ... Recent experience supporting FTD and ASA firewalls and VPN concentrators*** **Demonstrated ...

Abile Group, Inc

Senior Network Engineer

Virginia, MN · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

Utilizes extensive knowledge of internetworking, computer systems, routers, switches, firewalls ... Experience with network design and traffic engineering. * Experience providing senior-level ...

Avalore, LLC

Network Engineer

Virginia, MN · On-site

$92 - $195/hr

The Network Engineer will design, implement, and maintain the WDP System's network infrastructure ... firewalls and segmentation, and optimize routing and traffic flows for high performance.

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Genesis10

Senior Cloud Network Engineer - Remote

Eagan, MN · On-site

$60.89 - $62.77/hr

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Senior Cloud Network Engineer for a Remote position with a Leading ... Routing and switching, Firewalls, DNS, Hybrid cloud connectivity * Experience working in large ...

Olson Technology

Be Seen First

Senior Network Engineer / Client Solutions Lead

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$45 - $70/hr

That can mean anything from installing firewalls and VPNs to completely revising a wireless ... network engineering and/or administration experience * CCNA, CCNP, or CompTIA Network ...

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What is the difference between Freelance Network Firewall Engineer vs Network Security Analyst?

AspectFreelance Network Firewall EngineerNetwork Security Analyst
CertificationsCCNA, CISSP, CompTIA Security+CISSP, CISA, CompTIA Security+
Work EnvironmentIndependent, project-based, remote or on-siteFull-time, in-house or remote, corporate setting
Employer & IndustryClients across various industries, consulting firmsOrganizations' security teams, corporations

While both roles focus on network security, a Freelance Network Firewall Engineer specializes in designing, implementing, and managing firewalls for clients on a project basis. In contrast, a Network Security Analyst typically works within an organization to monitor, analyze, and respond to security threats regularly. The freelance role offers flexibility and diverse projects, whereas the analyst role provides ongoing security management within a company.

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Network Engineer (6 month contract)

Bio-Techne

Minneapolis, MN • On-site

$70 - $90/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago

Bio-Techne rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

By joining Bio-Techne, you'll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.
Pay Range:
Target Pay Range: $70/hour - $90/hour
This is a 6 month temporary contract position, requiring hybrid availability (4 days in office) to work out of our Minneapolis site.
We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our enterprise network infrastructure. The successful candidate will ensure the reliability, security, and performance of network systems supporting business operations, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to align networking capabilities with organizational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
  • Design, configure, and deploy LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VPN solutions, including routing (BGP) and switching across distributed sites.
  • Administer and optimize Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PAN-OS, Panorama), security policies, NAT, and threat prevention features.
  • Manage Aruba switching and wireless infrastructure (ArubaOS-CX, ArubaOS, Aruba Central) across campus and remote locations.
  • Implement and maintain 802.1X port-based authentication and RADIUS services for wired and wireless network access control.
  • Design and enforce network segmentation using VLANs, firewall zones, ACLs, and micro-segmentation to support zero-trust principles.
  • Operate and tune LogicMonitor (and adjacent monitoring tools) for network performance, capacity, availability, and alerting.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve network incidents using NetFlow, syslog, packet captures, and SNMP-based monitoring; perform root cause analysis.
  • Plan and execute network upgrades, migrations, and refresh projects with minimal business disruption.
  • Maintain accurate network documentation, including topology diagrams, IP address management, and configuration baselines.
  • Collaborate with security, systems, and applications teams on infrastructure projects and compliance initiatives.
  • Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning related to network systems.
  • Provide tier 2/3 support and mentor junior engineers and helpdesk staff on networking matters.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise network engineering and operations.
  • Strong knowledge of routing and switching, including BGP, OSPF, static routing, route redistribution, STP, VLANs, and VRF.
  • Hands-on experience administering Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PAN-OS, Panorama, security policies, NAT, GlobalProtect).
  • Hands-on experience with Aruba switching and wireless (ArubaOS-CX, ArubaOS, Aruba Central, Mobility Controllers, ClearPass).
  • Experience designing and operating network segmentation strategies (VLANs, micro-segmentation, firewall zones, east-west controls).
  • Understanding and ability to troubleshoot and/or support telephony systems (MS Teams, ShoreTel, 8x8)
  • Experience with LogicMonitor (or equivalent platforms such as SolarWinds, PRTG, Zabbix) for performance monitoring, alerting, and dashboarding.
  • Proficiency with monitoring and diagnostic tools including SNMP, NetFlow/sFlow, syslog, and packet capture (Wireshark, tcpdump).
  • Experience with VPN technologies (IPsec, SSL) and remote access solutions.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills across the OSI model in distributed, multi-site environments.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Industry certifications such as PCNSA/PCNSE (Palo Alto), Aruba ACSA/ACSP/ACMA/ACMP, CCNP, or equivalent.
  • Familiarity with cloud networking in Azure, AWS, or GCP (VNets, VPCs, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect).
  • Exposure to network automation using Python, Ansible, or Terraform.
  • Knowledge of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and SASE frameworks.
  • Experience working in regulated environments (HIPAA, SOX, PCI, or similar).

Skills & Attributes
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities under pressure.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • Self-directed with strong project management and prioritization skills.
  • Willingness to participate in on-call rotation and occasional after-hours maintenance windows.

Working Conditions
Primarily office (4 days per week minimum) with occasional travel to data centers and remote sites for on-site work. After-hours and weekend work may be required during planned maintenance or in response to critical incidents. On call for network issues.
Why Join Bio-Techne:
  • We offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.
  • We invest in our employees' financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
  • We empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.
  • We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.
  • We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.
  • We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.

Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property.
This position requires work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (e.g., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant work status). If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or take part in any other stage of the recruitment process, please contact hr@bio-techne.com for assistance.

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