CareerPlan

Senior Network Security Specialist

USAFull-time$99k–$132k2026-11-01 → 2026-11-09

Core

Designing and implementing secure enterprise network architectures for hybrid-cloud and on-premises environments, focusing on Zero Trust, segmentation, and firewall optimization.

Role type

Senior IC network security architect

Builds

Secure network infrastructure, firewall policies, access control solutions, and security roadmaps

Domain

Enterprise IT, Network Security, Hybrid Cloud

Required skills

Network architecture design, Firewall administration (Palo Alto, Zscaler, HPE Aruba), Zero Trust implementation, Network segmentation, Routing and switching protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, SD-WAN), Technical documentation, Security risk assessment, Incident response, Automation (Ansible, Python)

Preferred skills

Network traffic analysis, IDS/IPS, Security analytics, ZTNA, VPN, NAC, Cloud security architecture, Vendor assessments, Capacity planning

Technologies

Ansible, Aruba Cloud, Firewall, MPLS, Network, Python, Security, TCP/IP, VPN, Web

Responsibilities

Design secure network architectures applying Zero Trust and micro-segmentation principles. Lead network security architecture reviews, risk assessments, and design validation. Architect and optimize firewall and perimeter security capabilities. Design secure workforce and device access solutions using ZTNA and NAC. Improve threat detection through network traffic analysis and security analytics. Assess technologies and guide network security roadmaps. Provide technical leadership during complex incidents and implement corrective actions.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC