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Allied Consultants, Inc.

Cisco Network Engineer

Austin, TX · Remote

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

This would include responding to remote site circuit outages, router/switch/firewall issues, configuring and monitoring core to remote network equipment and similar tasks. The network engineer also ...

Rackspace

Network Security Engineer II

San Antonio, TX · Remote

$71K/yr

... and three days remote. If notlocatednear an office, you may work 100% remotely. Key ... Experience with Palo Alto firewalls. * Knowledge of ethical hacking,firewalland intrusion detection ...

Victory

Senior Network Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$103K - $141K/yr

Must have experience with Cisco wireless networking, security/firewall appliances, and ... Austin, TX (on-site/remote 40hrs/week) Note: Candidates must be authorized to work in the US. No ...

Driver AI Inc.

DevOps Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$150K - $250K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Remote Company: Driver AI Type: Full-time Introduction At Driver, we're building systems that turn ... Configure and troubleshoot networking (DNS, firewalls, routing, etc.) * Implement monitoring ...

Driver AI Inc.

DevOps Engineer

Austin, TX · Remote

$52.25 - $71.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Remote Company: Driver AI Type: Full-time Introduction At Driver, we're building systems that turn ... Configure and troubleshoot networking (DNS, firewalls, routing, etc.) * Implement monitoring ...

Lantern

Senior Network Security Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site +1

$57.75 - $75.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

FortiGate firewalls, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiClient EMS, FortiSwitch/FortiAP, and SD-WAN, including lifecycle upgrades and vulnerability remediation against CISA KEV and vendor advisories.

Exacta

IT Infrastructure & Systems Engineer

Austin, TX · Remote

Experience with remote infrastructure management and network security best practices * Ability to ... Fortinet Firewalls - Configuration and management * AWS/Azure Cloud Services - Infrastructure setup ...

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How much do remote firewall jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote firewall in Texas is $50.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42.79 and $57.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the remote firewall position?

To thrive as a Remote Firewall professional, you need advanced knowledge of network security, firewalls, VPNs, intrusion prevention systems, and a relevant degree in computer science or cybersecurity. Practical experience with firewall platforms like Cisco ASA, Palo Alto Networks, or Fortinet—and certifications such as Cisco CCNP Security or CompTIA Security+—are commonly required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective written communication are crucial soft skills for this role. These skills and qualifications ensure secure, reliable network environments while enabling the prompt identification and resolution of threats within remote and distributed infrastructures.

What does a remote firewall do?

As a Remote Firewall professional, your daily tasks might include monitoring network traffic for suspicious activity, updating firewall policies, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and responding to security alerts. You may also collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to develop security strategies or assist in auditing network configurations for compliance. Regularly documenting changes and communicating findings to management are also common parts of the role. Proactively maintaining firewall health helps protect organizational assets and ensures the stability of business operations.

What is a remote firewall?

A Remote Firewall job involves managing, configuring, and monitoring firewall systems to protect an organization's network from cyber threats. Professionals in this role ensure secure remote access, update firewall rules, and respond to security incidents. They may also conduct threat assessments and collaborate with IT teams to maintain network integrity. This job is often performed remotely using cloud-based or on-premise firewall solutions. Strong knowledge of security protocols, networking, and firewall technologies is essential.

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Cisco Network Engineer

Allied Consultants, Inc.

Austin, TX • Remote

Contractor

Medical, Life, Retirement

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Allied Consultants, Inc is a proudly Austin based firm with over 34 years of experience delivering top-tier technical and business professionals within Texas State Agencies. We are currently seeking an experience Cisco Network Engineer to play a key role within a high-impact technical services team.

At Allied Consultants, we value our consultants and are committed to providing an exceptional experience including:

  • Highly competitive pay rates
  • Local support staff for responsive, personal service
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including:
    • Medical insurance (with employer cost sharing)
    • Life insurance
    • A 401(K) plan with company match
    • Flexible spending through a cafeteria plan

Candidates selected for interviews will be subject to a criminal background check and may be required to pass a drug screening, in compliance with federal and state regulations. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of these checks.

Allied Consultants is a proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.


The network engineer is responsible for supporting the agency's network operation, security, maintenance and collaboration with other agency departments and external organizations to provide a secure and effective network solution. This would include responding to remote site circuit outages, router/switch/firewall issues, configuring and monitoring core to remote network equipment and similar tasks.  The network engineer also monitors the circuits daily to check for anomalies that may cause outages. This role also assists in providing any network support for all programs used in all client.

The role is 100% remote but does require an individual to live in Texas with a strong preference in Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Austin or San Antonio.  The network engineer maybe asked to attend a meeting in the client's headquarters in Huntsville Texas but will be provided advance notice with all travel and meal costs covered.   This is a full time role so the network engineer must be available from 8 to 5 each day and may be required to address problems after hours.  

**Location of job: 100% Remote**


Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

Years

Required/Preferred

Experience

8

Required

Experience supporting large enterprise network operations

8 

Required

Experience implementing, upgrading and maintaining products from the CISCO suite of tools

8

Required 

Planning, designing and implementing local and wide area networks

8 

Required

Monitoring network infrastructure

8 

Required 

Performing ongoing maintenance and problem resolution

 

Required

Use of SecureCRT, Cisco Command Line Interface, and OSI 

  

Excellent communication skills

  

Ability to take on projects and work independently meeting all deadlines

 

Preferred

CCNA, CCDA, CCNP

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