Network Security Engineer
Core
Implement and operate security for corporate and enterprise networks, including firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS.
Role type
hands-on network security engineer
Builds
secure network architectures and operational security controls
Domain
cybersecurity, enterprise networking
Required skills
firewall configuration, VPN management, IDS/IPS operation, risk assessment, access control implementation, OS hardening (Windows, MacOS, Linux), network security tool development, security process documentation, secure architecture design
Preferred skills
Palo Alto and Juniper firewalls, NDR solutions, Switch/router ACLs, IPsec and TLS-based VPNs, Web application firewalls, Email security, SIEM logging and alerting, Python programming, networking protocols and OSI model knowledge, production environment change management
Responsibilities
Develop and implement network security tools; Produce threat models and assess risk around existing configurations; Configure and maintain firewalls and other network security controls; Analyze operational needs that present security challenges and develop secure network solutions; Document and formalize security processes; Maintain network security systems by applying patches and performing other periodic maintenance; Partner with other teams to determine functional needs, develop secure architectures, and communicate security best practices and policies
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC