Forward - Security Engineer, Network & Infrastructure Security
Core
Define, assess, and strengthen security controls across enterprise network and infrastructure environments, serving as a trusted technical advisor to client stakeholders.
Role type
Senior IC network and infrastructure security engineer
Builds
Enterprise security standards, reference architectures, and secure configurations for network, cloud, and infrastructure environments
Domain
Enterprise IT Security, Network Security, Infrastructure Security
Required skills
Network security architecture, Firewall management, Zero Trust design, PKI and certificate lifecycle, Server hardening, SIEM integration, Security compliance assessment, Scripting automation
Preferred skills
Cloud network security, Automated certificate management, Infrastructure as Code, IoT/OT security, Advanced compliance frameworks
Technologies
Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, Zscaler, CrowdStrike, KQL, SPL, Python, PowerShell, Bash, Terraform, Ansible, AWS, Azure, GCP, Infoblox, Cloudflare, Jira, ServiceNow
Responsibilities
Define and maintain enterprise security standards and configuration baselines for firewalls, IPS, and secure web gateways. Assess security requirements and guide architecture decisions with client stakeholders. Establish standards for VPN, ZTNA, and access controls. Manage PKI governance and cryptographic key operations. Define security requirements for enterprise and cloud DNS architectures. Develop segmentation strategies and Zero Trust architectures across diverse environments. Validate security hardening standards for servers, containers, and network appliances. Investigate network security incidents and perform root-cause analysis. Integrate telemetry into SIEM platforms for improved visibility. Review firewall changes and infrastructure requests for risk and compliance. Develop scripts to automate security compliance assessments and reporting.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
