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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Perimeter Security Defense Engineer - **Company:** State Street - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $202,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Access Network, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Application Firewall, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, DDoS Mitigation, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Remote Access Technology, Zero Trust Network Access, Web Application Security, Security Information and Event Management, Systems Integration, Information Technology, Cybercrime, Palo Alto Networks, Cloudflare, Cyber Warfare - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/af172471-5e24-4838-94e5-45d207672433 ## About the Role * Experience with perimeter security technologies such as Zscaler, Palo Alto Networks, Cloudflare, F5, or similar platforms. * Strong understanding of network security, perimeter defense, segmentation, secure access, and Zero Trust architectures. * Experience securing internet-facing applications, APIs, and remote access services. * Familiarity with technologies such as WAF, DDoS protection, ZTNA, SSE, SASE, VPN, and network access controls. * Experience integrating security platforms with SIEM, SOAR, and threat intelligence solutions. * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, automation, and problem-solving skills. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. * 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, security engineering, or security architecture. * 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing perimeter security technologies and controls. * Experience working in financial services or other regulated industries preferred. * Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, PCNSE, CCNP Security, or equivalent preferred. Additional Requirements * Experience developing security strategies, roadmaps, and architecture standards. * Experience assessing emerging threats and translating risks into security controls and engineering priorities. * Familiarity with cloud and hybrid network security architectures. * Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across Cyber Security, Infrastructure, Cloud, and Engineering organizations. Work Requirement * Hybrid work model in accordance with company policy. * Ability to collaborate effectively with global teams across multiple time zones. * Standard business hours with flexibility to support critical security incidents and initiatives when required. ## Description * Define and drive the enterprise perimeter security strategy, architecture, and roadmap. * Lead the evaluation, implementation, and continuous improvement of perimeter security controls and technologies. * Partner with Network Engineering, Infrastructure, Cloud, and Application teams to design and deploy secure network and internet-facing architectures. * Collaborate with the Cyber Defense Center (CDC) to enhance detection, investigation, threat hunting, and response capabilities for network and perimeter-based attacks. * Lead security initiatives involving next-generation firewalls, web application firewalls (WAF), DDoS protection, secure web gateways, remote access security, API protection, and Zero Trust technologies. * Drive integration of perimeter security platforms with SIEM, SOAR, threat intelligence, and security analytics solutions. * Develop security standards, architecture patterns, and implementation guidance for perimeter security technologies. * Lead proof-of-concepts, product evaluations, and vendor assessments for network and perimeter security solutions. * Track and report key metrics related to threat prevention, attack surface reduction, control effectiveness, and risk reduction. * Serve as a subject matter expert for perimeter security and defensive engineering initiatives. ## Related Videos - [Fighting the Next Wave of Cybercrime](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100331-fighting-the-next-wave-of-cybercrime) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Fireside Chat with Cloudflare's Chief Strategy Officer, Stephanie Cohen (with Mike Butcher MBE)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1366-fireside-chat-with-cloudflare-s-chief-strategy-officer-stephanie-cohen-with-mike-butcher-mbe) - [Deep Fakes: The Lies We Can’t See](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1187-deep-fakes-the-lies-we-can-t-see) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/886-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Understanding and Mitigating Common Web Vulnerabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/565-understanding-and-mitigating-common-web-vulnerabilities) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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