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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Security Engineer - **Company:** UKG Inc. - **Location:** Alpharetta, GA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $102,300.0 - $147,050.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Application Firewall, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Information Systems, System Configuration, Data Recovery, Data Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Network Security, Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Network Intrusion Detection Systems, Routing, Network Protocols, Open Web Application Security, Windows PowerShell, Regular Expressions, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Requirements Management, Server Administration, TCP/IP, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Firewalls (Computer Science), Puppet, Terraform, Ddos, Cisco, User Accounts - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/sr-network-security-engineer-alpharetta-ga--5daf88a6-cdb9-45d7-ac4e-da34c31a60fe ## About the Role * 5+ years of experience in a Network Security Engineering role working with enterprise class Firewalls, DDOS/WAF, IPS and ZTNA * Ability to assess network security architectures, document findings and recommendations based on industry best practices * Solid understanding of network protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and routing protocols * Knowledge of security frameworks including NIST, ISO, CIS, OWASP 10, etc * Experience with firewall administration, VPN configuration, and network intrusion detection/prevention systems * Ability to define and review security policies to control access to systems * Experience with Public Cloud provider infrastructure, system deployments and product release operations (AWS Preferred) * Hands on experience leveraging AI-driven tools and techniques to enhance network threat detection and automate network security operations Preferred Qualifications: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Systems, Information Security, or related fields * Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, or CCNP Security * Working knowledge with PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform, RegEx, Chef or Puppet * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills * Results oriented, high energy, self-motivated, Access Control, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Ansible, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional, CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor, CISM - Certified Information Security Manager, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Chef (Configuration Management), Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Security, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), DNS (Domain Name System), Data Recovery, Defense in Depth, Denial of Service (DoS), Documentation, Email Security, Firewall Administration, Firewalls, Hardware Configuration Management, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Intrusion Detection Systems, Intrusion Detection and Prevention (IDP), Intrusion Prevention Systems, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Configuration Management, Network Design, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Protocols, Network Security, On Call, Operations Security (OPSEC), Power Amplifier, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Public Cloud, Puppet (Configuration Management), Regular Expressions, Requirements Management, Risk, Routing Protocols, Security Analysis, Security Architecture, Security Monitoring, Software Administration, System Operations, Systems Administration/Management, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Team Player, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), User Account Administration, VPN (Virtual Private Network), Windows PowerShell, Writing Skills ## Description At UKG, security is at the core of everything we do. We are looking for a Sr. Network Security Engineer who has experience in security-related technologies such as Next Generation Firewalls, intrusion detection, DLP, Email Security, DDOS/WAF, and Zero Trust Network Architecture technologies to join our team. This role requires the ability to leverage modern tools-including AI-driven capabilities-to improve threat detection, response, and overall network security posture., The Sr. Network Security Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and documenting security solutions and related security controls throughout the Enterprise. 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