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Junior Network Security Engineer Jobs in Raleigh, NC

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Security Engineer Job Details We are looking for a talented Senior Security Engineer for our MIS ... Experience in information security threat and vulnerability analysis Understanding of networking ...

Network Engineer

Cary, NC · On-site

$45 - $60/hr

Overview We're looking for a senior Network Security Engineer to support large-scale enterprise networks and security infrastructure. This role will focus heavily on firewall administration, network ...

Senior Network Engineer

Durham, NC · On-site

$94K - $129K/yr

This role ensures the availability, performance, and security of wired and wireless networks ... Mentor junior engineers and IT staff on networking best practices. * Develop and maintain standard ...

Senior Network Engineer

Durham, NC · On-site

$98K - $135K/yr

This role ensures the availability, performance, and security of wired and wireless networks ... Mentor junior engineers and IT staff on networking best practices. * Develop and maintain standard ...

This role ensures the availability, performance, and security of wired and wireless networks ... Mentor junior engineers and IT staff on networking best practices. * Develop and maintain standard ...

Sr Security Engineer

Durham, NC · On-site

$50 - $55/hr

Senior Security Engineer (PingOne) Location: 100% Remote Duration: 12-Month Contract Pay Rate: $50 ... Knowledge of network security protocols including TCP/IP, IPSec, SSL, and HTTP. Preferred ...

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How much do junior network security engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior network security engineer in Raleigh, NC is $63,314.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,100.00 and $74,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a junior network security engineer?

Junior Network Security Engineers are entry-level professionals who help protect an organization's computer networks and systems from cyber threats and unauthorized access. They typically assist with monitoring network traffic, responding to security incidents, and implementing security measures such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, they also help conduct vulnerability assessments and maintain security documentation. This role is ideal for individuals with a foundational knowledge of networking and cybersecurity principles who are looking to gain hands-on experience in the field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a junior network security engineer?

To thrive as a Junior Network Security Engineer, you need a solid understanding of networking fundamentals, security concepts, and a relevant degree or certification such as CompTIA Security+ or Cisco CCNA. Familiarity with firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and security information and event management (SIEM) tools is typically required. Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for identifying vulnerabilities and collaborating with IT teams. These skills and qualities are essential to proactively safeguard organizational data and support a secure IT infrastructure.

What are some common challenges faced by junior network security engineers in their first year, and how can they overcome them?

Junior Network Security Engineers often encounter challenges such as staying current with rapidly evolving security threats, understanding complex network architectures, and efficiently responding to security incidents. To overcome these, it's important to engage in continuous learning through certifications, mentorship, and hands-on practice with real-world scenarios. Collaborating closely with senior engineers and participating in team knowledge-sharing sessions can also accelerate skill development and confidence in handling security tasks.

What is the difference between Junior Network Security Engineer vs Network Security Analyst?

AspectJunior Network Security EngineerNetwork Security Analyst
CertificationsCompTIA Security+, Cisco CCNA SecurityCompTIA Security+, CISSP (entry-level roles)
Work EnvironmentHands-on network security setup, configuration, and troubleshootingMonitoring, analyzing security data, and incident response
Employer UsageIT departments, cybersecurity firms, network providersSecurity teams, IT departments, consulting firms

Junior Network Security Engineers focus on implementing and maintaining security infrastructure, while Network Security Analysts primarily monitor and analyze security threats. Both roles require similar certifications and often work within the same environments, but their daily tasks differ in hands-on configuration versus analysis and incident response.

What are the most commonly searched types of Network Security Engineer jobs in Raleigh, NC?

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Infographic showing various Junior Network Security Engineer job openings in Raleigh, NC as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,318 per year, or $30.4 per hour.

Cisco Network Security Engineer/ Senior Consultant

Raleigh, NC • On-site

Deloitte
Finance and Insurance • 10K+ employees

$56.75 - $74.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago


Deloitte rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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Job description

Cisco Network Security Engineer/ Senior Consultant, Strategy, Growth, and Transformation

Deloitte's Cyber business is passionate about making an impact with lasting change. Delivering our industry leading services requires fresh thinking and a creative approach. We collaborate with teams from across our organization in order to bring the full breadth of Deloitte, its commercial and public sector expertise, to best support our clients.

Our Deloitte Cyber team understands the unique challenges and opportunities businesses face in cybersecurity. Join our team to deliver powerful solutions to help our clients navigate the ever-changing threat landscape. Through powerful solutions and managed services that simplify complexity, we enable our clients to operate with resilience, grow with confidence, and proactively manage to secure success.

Recruiting for this role ends on 12/31/2026.

Work you'll do

As a Senior Consultant, Strategy, Growth, and Transformation on the Cyber team, you will be responsible for...

  • Designing, deploying, and managing Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) and Firepower Management Center (FMC) solutions across enterprise environments, including physical, virtual, and cloud-delivered deployments
  • Implementing and supporting Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) capabilities, including 802.1X network access control, device profiling, guest lifecycle management, TrustSec segmentation, and integration with enterprise identity stores
  • Configuring and tuning advanced Cisco security features, including intrusion prevention system (IPS), malware protection, URL filtering, Domain Name System (DNS)-based security, Security Intelligence, and Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) decryption policies
  • Deploying and integrating Cisco Secure Firewall solutions in cloud environments, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), while supporting centralized policy management and secure connectivity across hybrid infrastructures
  • Developing client-facing security architectures, integrating Cisco platforms with security information and event management (SIEM) tools and automation solutions, and delivering recommendations that align technical requirements, compliance needs, and business objectives

A successful candidate would possess these skills:


  • Ability to design, assess, and troubleshoot enterprise network security environments using Cisco security technologies
  • Ability to implement and manage Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD), Firepower Management Center (FMC), and Identity Services Engine (ISE) solutions
  • Ability to support 802.1X network access control, profiling, guest access, TrustSec segmentation, and policy enforcement requirements
  • Ability to analyze and tune firewall, intrusion prevention system (IPS), Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) decryption, and threat prevention controls
  • Ability to support secure network and firewall deployments across on-premises, campus, data center, and cloud environments
  • Ability to produce technical assessments, target-state architectures, implementation roadmaps, and executive-ready deliverables
  • Ability to lead projects or workstreams
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Ability to provide clear guidance to others

The team

Our Enterprise Security offering embeds security in all aspects of digital transformation by securing a client's technical backbone while enabling secure digital transformation. Includes security architecture, secure development and deployment, end-to-end cyber cloud capabilities, application security, and security for emerging technologies and connected products.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience)
  • CCNP Security or CCIE Security certification required
  • 5+ years of experience in network security engineering with Cisco security technologies
  • 5+ years of experience designing, deploying, and managing Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) and Firepower Management Center (FMC) in enterprise environments, including physical appliances, virtual instances, and cloud-delivered Firewall Management Center (cdFMC)
  • 5+ years of experience designing and implementing Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), including distributed node architectures, high availability configurations, patch management, and upgrade planning
  • 3+ years of experience with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) 802.1X Network Access Control (NAC), guest lifecycle management, profiling policies, TrustSec segmentation, and Cisco Firepower capabilities including intrusion prevention system (IPS), malware protection, Uniform Resource Locator (URL) filtering, Domain Name System (DNS)-based security, Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) decryption, and cloud firewall deployments in Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
  • Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Additional cybersecurity certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), or GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED)
  • Experience with Cisco Secure Access, Cisco Umbrella, Cisco Secure Client, or Duo Security in Zero Trust architectures
  • Experience with Cisco Extended Detection and Response (XDR), Cisco SecureX, or integration of Firepower and Identity Services Engine (ISE) telemetry for threat detection, investigation, and response
  • Experience using Representational State Transfer application programming interfaces (REST APIs), Ansible, Terraform, or Python for policy provisioning, compliance checks, configuration drift detection, or network security automation
  • Experience with Cisco Catalyst Center and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) integration for Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) deployments and segmentation policy enforcement
  • Experience delivering network security, network access control, segmentation, or Zero Trust engagements in consulting environments

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $105,400 to $207,800.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Qualifications:

Cisco Network Security Engineer/ Senior Consultant, Strategy, Growth, and Transformation

Deloitte's Cyber business is passionate about making an impact with lasting change. Delivering our industry leading services requires fresh thinking and a creative approach. We collaborate with teams from across our organization in order to bring the full breadth of Deloitte, its commercial and public sector expertise, to best support our clients.

Our Deloitte Cyber team understands the unique challenges and opportunities businesses face in cybersecurity. Join our team to deliver powerful solutions to help our clients navigate the ever-changing threat landscape. Through powerful solutions and managed services that simplify complexity, we enable our clients to operate with resilience, grow with confidence, and proactively manage to secure success.

Recruiting for this role ends on 12/31/2026.

Work you'll do

As a Senior Consultant, Strategy, Growth, and Transformation on the Cyber team, you will be responsible for...

  • Designing, deploying, and managing Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) and Firepower Management Center (FMC) solutions across enterprise environments, including physical, virtual, and cloud-delivered deployments
  • Implementing and supporting Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) capabilities, including 802.1X network access control, device profiling, guest lifecycle management, TrustSec segmentation, and integration with enterprise identity stores
  • Configuring and tuning advanced Cisco security features, including intrusion prevention system (IPS), malware protection, URL filtering, Domain Name System (DNS)-based security, Security Intelligence, and Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) decryption policies
  • Deploying and integrating Cisco Secure Firewall solutions in cloud environments, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), while supporting centralized policy management and secure connectivity across hybrid infrastructures
  • Developing client-facing security architectures, integrating Cisco platforms with security information and event management (SIEM) tools and automation solutions, and delivering recommendations that align technical requirements, compliance needs, and business objectives

A successful candidate would possess these skills:


  • Ability to design, assess, and troubleshoot enterprise network security environments using Cisco security technologies
  • Ability to implement and manage Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD), Firepower Management Center (FMC), and Identity Services Engine (ISE) solutions
  • Ability to support 802.1X network access control, profiling, guest access, TrustSec segmentation, and policy enforcement requirements
  • Ability to analyze and tune firewall, intrusion prevention system (IPS), Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) decryption, and threat prevention controls
  • Ability to support secure network and firewall deployments across on-premises, campus, data center, and cloud environments
  • Ability to produce technical assessments, target-state architectures, implementation roadmaps, and executive-ready deliverables
  • Ability to lead projects or workstreams
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Ability to provide clear guidance to others

The team

Our Enterprise Security offering embeds security in all aspects of digital transformation by securing a client's technical backbone while enabling secure digital transformation. Includes security architecture, secure development and deployment, end-to-end cyber cloud capabilities, application security, and security for emerging technologies and connected products.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience)
  • CCNP Security or CCIE Security certification required
  • 5+ years of experience in network security engineering with Cisco security technologies
  • 5+ years of experience designing, deploying, and managing Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) and Firepower Management Center (FMC) in enterprise environments, including physical appliances, virtual instances, and cloud-delivered Firewall Management Center (cdFMC)
  • 5+ years of experience designing and implementing Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), including distributed node architectures, high availability configurations, patch management, and upgrade planning
  • 3+ years of experience with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) 802.1X Network Access Control (NAC), guest lifecycle management, profiling policies, TrustSec segmentation, and Cisco Firepower capabilities including intrusion prevention system (IPS), malware protection, Uniform Resource Locator (URL) filtering, Domain Name System (DNS)-based security, Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) decryption, and cloud firewall deployments in Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
  • Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Additional cybersecurity certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), or GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED)
  • Experience with Cisco Secure Access, Cisco Umbrella, Cisco Secure Client, or Duo Security in Zero Trust architectures
  • Experience with Cisco Extended Detection and Response (XDR), Cisco SecureX, or integration of Firepower and Identity Services Engine (ISE) telemetry for threat detection, investigation, and response
  • Experience using Representational State Transfer application programming interfaces (REST APIs), Ansible, Terraform, or Python for policy provisioning, compliance checks, configuration drift detection, or network security automation
  • Experience with Cisco Catalyst Center and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) integration for Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) deployments and segmentation policy enforcement
  • Experience delivering network security, network access control, segmentation, or Zero Trust engagements in consulting environments

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position ...


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