CareerPlan

IT Network Security Engineer

USAFull-time$99k–$139k2026-11-02 → 2026-11-08

Core

Design, implement, and manage firewall systems, intrusion detection, and network security controls to protect networks, systems, and applications from threats.

Role type

Senior IC IT Network Security Engineer

Builds

Secure network infrastructure, firewall policies, and incident response capabilities

Domain

Cybersecurity / Network Security

Required skills

Firewall management, TCP/IP networking, PowerShell scripting, Linux administration, Windows administration, BGP routing, vulnerability assessment, incident response, compliance frameworks (PCI, NIST)

Preferred skills

CISSP certification, SASE experience, next-generation firewall experience, ITIL Change and Incident Management, automation tools

Technologies

Firewall, Linux, PowerShell, Windows, TCP/IP, BGP, SASE

Responsibilities

Design and implement firewall systems; monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot firewall health and traffic; manage relationships with security vendors and managed service providers; implement intrusion detection and response systems; conduct vulnerability assessments and recommend mitigations; lead security incident response and post-incident reviews; assess effectiveness of network security controls and support compliance with regulatory frameworks.

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC