Sr Network Security Engineer

The Sr Network Security Engineer will help design, implement, and operate enterprise information security tools and services, with a focus on network security and secure access capabilities. This role involves monitoring and remediation, automation of security operations, and technical leadership across hybrid environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise network security solutions, including physical, virtual, and cloud-based firewalls (Fortinet) to support secure, reliable, and compliant operations.
• Engineer and support network security architectures across hybrid environments, including Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Microsoft Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), and on-premises data centers.
• Design, implement, and administer secure access technologies such as VPN, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Network Access Control (NAC), web proxy, IoT security, and microsegmentation solutions aligned to Zero Trust initiatives.
• Install, upgrade, configure, and maintain firewalls, network security appliances, and supporting infrastructure, including lifecycle management, change control, and operational support.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize enterprise security systems; investigate security events, respond to escalated issues, and lead break/fix activities to maintain service availability.
• Collaborate with Infrastructure, Cloud, Network, Security Operations, and Architecture teams to design secure solutions, implement remediation plans, and integrate security into enterprise projects.
• Evaluate emerging security technologies, industry trends, and threat intelligence to strengthen the organization’s security posture and defend against evolving threats.
• Develop and maintain security standards, technical documentation, operational procedures, and architecture diagrams, including knowledge transfer to Security Operations teams.
• Automate security operations and infrastructure management using scripting and Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Python, Ansible, Terraform, or similar technologies.
• Mentor junior engineers, provide technical leadership on complex initiatives, and communicate effectively with technical teams, leadership, and business stakeholders.
• Maintain a strong understanding of enterprise networking, security architecture, compliance frameworks, risk management, and project delivery best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, CIS, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education, if applicable).
• 5 years of experience in technology system support, software development, or a related field.
• 2 years of experience with information security applications and systems.

Relevant Technologies

• Fortinet; Google Cloud Platform (GCP); Microsoft Azure; Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
• VPN; Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA); Network Access Control (NAC); web proxy; IoT security; microsegmentation
• Python; Ansible; Terraform; Infrastructure-as-Code tools; CI/CD; DevOps
• OSCP; GPEN

Preferred Skills

• Experience designing and supporting enterprise network security and firewall technologies, including Fortinet.
• Experience with cloud security technologies and hybrid environments.
• Experience with VPN, ZTNA, NAC, microsegmentation, or related secure access technologies.
• Experience with Python, Ansible, Terraform, or other automation and Infrastructure-as-Code tools.
• Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices.
• Experience identifying and remediating security threats and vulnerabilities across enterprise infrastructure.
• Experience creating technical documentation, security standards, and architecture diagrams.
• Experience providing technical leadership or mentoring engineers.
• Relevant security certifications such as OSCP or GPEN.

Compensation and Location

• Location: Charlotte, NC (onsite)
• Compensation: USD 95,100 - 180,700 per year
• Starting rate may vary based on factors including the position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.