Key skills
PythonBashAWSAzureGoogle CloudTerraformKubernetesDockerCloudFormationIAMLoad BalancingCI/CDLeadershipCommunicationPenetration TestingNetwork SecurityZero TrustFirewall
About this role
Job Title : Senior Network Security Engineer II
Location: USA (Remote)
Job Description:
As a Senior Network Security Engineer II you will lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of our organization s network security infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in network security, a passion for building secure systems, and proven leadership experience in managing engineering teams and design, implement, and maintain secure network infrastructures for and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in network security technologies, networking in cloud platforms, and a proactive mindset to protect against evolving threats. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the highest levels of security and compliance for our network architecture while aligning with the company s business objectives.
This role will support the architecture, design, implementation, and operations of the company network and cloud infrastructure. This role will also be involved in leading-edge expertise to manage critical incidents and problems, and deliver consistent and reliable network operations including DDI, Firewall, VPN and load balancing. This candidate will provide technical leadership and coach junior members of the network security team.
Primary Duties
- Design, implement, and manage secure network solutions, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion prevention systems (IPS), for cloud-based environments.
- Configure and secure networking services in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), security groups, and network gateways.
- Monitor cloud network activity to detect, analyze, and respond to security threats and vulnerabilities. Oversee network segmentation, encryption, and secure access mechanisms to safeguard sensitive data and systems.
- Deploy and manage advanced network security technologies, such as Zero Trust Architecture, SD-WAN, and SASE solutions, across hybrid infrastructures.
- Conduct regular network security assessments, including penetration testing and vulnerability scans, in both traditional and cloud-native environments.
- Develop and enforce network security policies, standards, and guidelines for hybrid environments and collaborate with cloud engineering teams to implement security best practices in cloud deployments.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation of network security architectures, configurations, and cloud networking setups.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex network security issues across corporate IT infra and cloud platforms.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in network security engineering or related roles, including experience with cloud networking and security.
Preferred KSA s
Expertise in securing cloud environments such as AWS (e.g., VPCs, IAM, Security Groups), Azure (e.g., VNets, NSGs, Azure Firewall), or Google Cloud Platform (e.g., Cloud Armor, Cloud VPN).
Hands-on experience with network security tools including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, encryption, DLP (Zscaler, Palo Alto etc).
Hands-on experience with network security monitoring tools (eg: wireshark), SIEMs, and incident response.
Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation for networking automation.
Certifications such as AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty, CCNP Security, or equivalent are highly desirable.
Familiarity with DevSecOps and security monitoring in CI/CD environments and
containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience with Zero Trust models, microsegmentation, and cloud-native security solutions (e.g., AWS Security Hub, Azure Sentinel).
Experience leading large-scale network security projects, from planning and implementation to monitoring and assessment.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with attention to detail.
Previous experience in healthcare, finance, or government sectors, particularly in managing network security within compliance frameworks like HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or SOX.
Ability to automate network security tasks using Python, Bash, or other scripting languages, improving efficiency and response times for security events.
Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
Strong background in handling network-related incidents and conducting forensic analysis to uncover the cause and impact of security breaches.
Certifications such as CISSP, CCNP, CEH, or similar are strongly preferred.