Network Security Engineer

As a Network Security Engineer, you'll play a key role in securing and managing how traffic and access flow across our network environments. You'll work across both on-premises and cloud systems, focusing on policy enforcement, secure connectivity, and access control using platforms like firewalls, ClearPass, Umbrella, and Alkira.

This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll partner closely with network, systems, and security co-workers to ensure access to applications and infrastructure is controlled, reliable, and aligned with company standards. You'll balance day-to-day operational support with continuous improvements to our overall network security posture.

Here's a snapshot of what you'd be doing:

• Design, implement, and maintain firewall policies, including rule lifecycle management, NAT, and segmentation strategies.
• Administer and support VPN technologies, including site-to-site and remote access, while troubleshooting connectivity and access issues.
• Manage network access control through ClearPass, including authentication workflows, role-based access, and device onboarding.
• Configure and support DNS-layer security using Umbrella, including policy tuning and traffic control.
• Support cloud networking and segmentation using Alkira, ensuring consistent policy enforcement across environments.
• Integrate and support Aruba-based environments where they intersect with authentication and policy enforcement.
• Perform platform maintenance, including firmware upgrades, patching, and high availability validation.
• Troubleshoot access and connectivity issues across authentication, firewall policy, VPN, and DNS layers.
• Analyze logs using tools like Splunk and platform-native solutions to investigate issues and validate policy behavior.
• Participate in structured change management processes, ensuring changes are reviewed, documented, and auditable.
• Develop and maintain documentation for configurations, standards, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to improve segmentation, access models, and secure design patterns.
• Leverage automation tools such as Python and REST APIs to improve efficiency in policy and object management.
• Contribute to a strong team culture by pitching in where needed and supporting co-workers across Technology.

Do you have experience in VPN management?, Whether you come from a background in network security, firewall engineering, or infrastructure engineering, you can be successful in this role. While a specific degree isn't required, this role is best suited for individuals with hands-on experience in network security, access control, and policy enforcement. We're looking for candidates who bring strong foundational expertise and are ready to continue growing their skills here., * You have strong attention to detail and take ownership of maintaining accurate, well-controlled environments.

• You can manage multiple priorities and adapt as operational needs shift.
• You're comfortable working in structured environments with defined processes, especially around change management and documentation.
• You collaborate effectively across teams and communicate clearly when troubleshooting or implementing changes.
• You approach problem-solving methodically and can work through complex access and connectivity issues.
• You're self-directed but know when to engage others to move work forward.
• You show up consistently and can be counted on to get the job done.
• You're available to work outside normal business hours and/or on weekends when needed.

Required Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in network security, firewall administration, or a closely related role.
• Hands-on experience managing firewall policies, NAT, and VPN technologies.
• Experience with network access control systems such as ClearPass or similar NAC platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across multiple layers, including authentication, policy enforcement, and network connectivity.
• Experience working within formal change management processes.
• Familiarity with log analysis tools such as Splunk.

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