Network Engineer Consultant
Job title: Network Engineer Consultant in Denver, CO at Point Solutions Group
Company: Point Solutions Group
Job description: Point Solutions Group is seeking a seasoned Network Engineer Consultant to support infrastructure modernization and security hardening efforts for a client in the oil, gas, and energy sector. The role involves hands-on engineering and design support across Cisco, Meraki, Fortinet, and Palo Alto environments, with a focus on high availability, industrial connectivity, and secure remote access for field operations.Key Responsibilities:
- Consult on the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise and industrial network infrastructure across remote sites, data centers, and cloud-connected environments.
- Deploy and configure equipment from Cisco and Meraki (switching, routing, wireless), including SD-WAN and segmentation strategies.
- Implement and manage Fortinet and Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including advanced threat protection, IPS/IDS, and secure VPN tunnels.
- Support networking needs for remote facilities, SCADA systems, and operational technology (OT) segments, ensuring segmentation and zero-trust principles.
- Ensure compliance with internal security policies and industry regulations (e.g., NIST 800-82, ISA/IEC 62443, CIP if applicable).
- Conduct risk assessments and support audits involving network infrastructure and segmentation in ICS/SCADA environments.
- Collaborate with IT security and field operations to address both enterprise and edge networking challenges.
- Document all designs, configurations, changes, and procedures clearly and thoroughly.
- 5+ years of network engineering experience, with at least some consulting or project-based roles.
- Strong hands-on expertise with: - Cisco routing/switching (CCNA/CCNP level) - Meraki dashboard, wireless, and site networking - Fortinet FortiGate firewalls (VPN, UTM, IPS) - Palo Alto firewalls and security policies
- Proficient with L2/L3 protocols: VLANs, BGP, OSPF, NAT, ACLs, etc.
- Experience working in industrial or energy infrastructure environments, including remote locations.
- Ability to assess and secure mixed IT/OT networks.
- Certifications: CCNP, CMNA, NSE4+, PCNSE or equivalent.
- Familiarity with SCADA/ICS networking, industrial Ethernet, or serial-over-IP systems.
- Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks for OT (e.g., NIST, IEC 62443).