Network Security Engineer
Core
Design, implement, and operate enterprise security solutions for Zero Trust access, cloud security/SSE, and next-generation firewalls to ensure secure connectivity and policy enforcement across global environments.
Role type
Senior Network Security Engineer / Solutions Architect
Builds
Enterprise security platforms (Akamai EAA/WAF/DDoS, Zscaler ZIA/ZPA/ZDX, Palo Alto Networks NGFW, NDR)
Domain
Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cloud Security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Zero Trust architecture, Web Application & DDoS security, Network Detection & Response (NDR), Enterprise firewall design, Incident response, Platform ownership, Financial & vendor management
Preferred skills
SIEM/SOAR integration, Automation/scripting, Cloud security, Financial trade-off analysis
Technologies
Akamai (EAA, WAF, DDoS), Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX), Palo Alto Networks (PAN-OS, Strata Manager, Panorama), FortiGate, NDR platforms, SIEM, Entra ID, Python, Terraform, Ansible
Responsibilities
Design and operate Akamai EAA for secure private application access; Implement and manage Akamai WAF protections and DDoS mitigation; Engineer and maintain Palo Alto NGFWs with zone-based segmentation; Serve as technical owner for NDR capabilities and lead threat investigations; Manage platform financials including license modeling and cost optimization; Act as Tier-3 escalation point for security incidents.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with architectural leadership