[Remote] Network Security Lead Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Tekshapers is seeking a Network Security Lead Engineer for a remote contract role. The position focuses on designing and troubleshooting secure network infrastructure, VPN connectivity, cloud networking, secure transmission protocols, and compliance documentation within healthcare environments handling PHI.
Skills
- 8+ years of hands-on experience with Cisco, Palo Alto, Zscaler, or equivalent platforms
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, routing protocols, and cloud networking (AWS / Azure)
- Production experience designing and troubleshooting VPN tunnels, including IPsec/IKEv2 and BGP routing
- Practical experience with secure transmission protocols: SFTP, FTPS, HTTPS/TLS, mTLS, SSH key and certificate management
- Proven track record producing architecture, data flow, and process flow diagrams for technical and compliance audiences
- Working knowledge of HIPAA and HITECH, particularly the Security Rule's transmission security and access control provisions
- Healthcare domain experience — payer, provider, HIE, or health tech — with familiarity handling PHI
- Excellent written communication; documentation that stands up to audit scrutiny
- Associated certifications: CISSP, AWS Advanced Networking – Specialty, AZ-700, CCNP/CCIE Security, PCNSE
- Healthcare data standards: HL7 v2, FHIR R4, X12 EDI (837, 835, 834, 270/271, 278)
- Familiarity with CMS interoperability regulations (CMS-9115-F, CMS-0057-F)
- Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep
- HITRUST or NIST 800-53 control framework experience
- Diagramming and modeling tools: Lucidchart, Visio, draw.io, C4/ArchiMate
Benefits
- Remote work arrangement
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