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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Specialist - Security - **Company:** Eaton Corporation - **Location:** Southfield, MI, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $113,000.0 - $165,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Apple IOS, JIRA, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Catalyst (Software), Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Information Systems, System Configuration, Data Security, Domain Name System (DNS), Perl (Programming Language), Monitoring of Systems, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), IP Addressing, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), IPv4, IPv6, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Layer, Transport Layer, Network Planning and Design, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Service, Network Administration, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Platform as a Service (PAAS), Windows PowerShell, Remote Access Technology, Ansible, Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System (TACACS), Wide Area Networks, Wireless Access Point, Wireless Networks, Wireless LAN Controllers, SSL Certificate Management, Network Switches, Identity Services Engine, Load Balancing, Nx-os, Juniper, Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Firewall Services Module, Terraform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Dynatrace, Big Ip, Cisco, Servicenow - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9e0e1166dbdee386 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution * Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in the IT field with and minimum of three (3) years of experience in Network and Security technologies. * Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future. * No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within the immediate geographical area of 50 miles of a US Eaton facility. Remote candidates who meet this location requirement may also be considered, * Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Information Systems or Cyber Security * Network and Security certifications (Examples include applicable security certifications, CCNA/CCNP, Cloud-based certifications, F5) * Agile mindset focusing on strong analytical and problem-solving skills, multi-tasking, time-management, and team-oriented initiatives. * Firewall configuration, deployment and management (Checkpoint NGFW, Legacy Juniper SSG, Airgap). * Configuring Virtual Private Networks and DMZ segments (GRE, IPSEC, etc.) * Expert knowledge of Layer 3 routed protocols including IPv4 and IPv6, as well as Layer 3 routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, static routing. * Expert knowledge of Layer 4 transport layer protocols including TCP/UDP, port-filtering, etc. * Cisco switching platforms including Catalyst 3600/3800/9200/9300 (IOS and IOS-XE), Nexus 9Ks (NX-OS and ACI), and associated network switching technologies. * Cisco wireless platforms including various Wireless LAN controllers and Access Point models, and authentication/authorization technologies (Cisco ISE). * Network Management/Monitoring Systems - Checkpoint Smartconsole, Algosec, Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Prime, IP Address Mgmt systems, SolarWinds, Dynatrace, etc. * Engineering, management, and support of Eaton's public cloud solutions (PaaS, SaaS, IaaS) working across multiple different providers (Azure, OCI, AWS, Alibaba, GCP). * Remote computing and Intrusion Detection / Prevention systems. * Familiarity with Linux/Unix operating systems via CLI. * Domain Name System (DNS) and Security Proxy administration. * Check Point GAIA firewalls (DMZ, VPN, IPS, PBR, VSX), Zscaler ZIA, ZPA, and Airgap, F5 Big IP platform (DNS, Load balancing, WAF, iRules), JIRA, Service Now, Cisco ISE (RADIUS & TACACS), WAN technologies and SD-WAN concepts, Certificate Management. ## Description The main purpose of this position is to engineer, deliver, architect, and support solutions to address business and technical requirements, leveraging standard principles and patterns that follow Eaton's security and networking standards. This position is focused on building, delivering, maintaining, and updating all aspects of site-based infrastructure security next generation firewalls, IT/OT segmentation, traditional networking services (routing, switching, wireless), F5 load balancers, DNS, automation technologies (Ansible/Terraform/Python), and team processes. What you'll do: * Provide input as a subject matter expert and leader to security and network design principles, engineering/architecture, delivery, support, and life cycle management. * Lead projects/initiatives and work with resources across multiple IT and business functions to deliver technology, platform, and system solutions to meet customer requirements, providing solution options, making recommendations, highlighting operational or security risks, as well as providing alternative solutions. * Perform monitoring and lifecycle functions on platforms, networks, and systems to ensure required performance, availability, and capacity. * Identify process improvements to drive overall team and IT efficiency, while delighting our customers. * Support operational functions of global, business critical IT systems. * Work with Business Relationship Managers and various lines of business to deploy and secure network aware solutions. * Configure, deploy, and maintain hardware-based and software-based security tools that support network and endpoint posture. * Continually determine process, configuration, and deployment efficiencies with automation technologies including Ansible, Terraform, Python, Powershell, Perl, Security/Network Management systems, and homegrown solutions. * Tune and optimize existing systems to minimize external threats and meet internal needs, balancing security, operations, engineering, and delivery. * Collaborate with Information Security stakeholders to improve prevention, detection and response. * Support network and security related activities for acquisitions/divestitures., At EATON we are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law. All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates' privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws. You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. 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