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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Security Engineer III - **Company:** Woodward, Inc. - **Location:** Niles, IL, United States - **Salary:** $105,000.0 - $168,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Firewall, Cyber Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Log Analysis, Routing, Network Protocols, Performance Tuning, Remote Access Technology, Security Information and Event Management, Traffic Analysis, Software Vulnerability Management, Data Logging, Network Access Control, Computer Network Operations - **Published:** August 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a32b4898c37dd686 ## About the Role We are seeking an experienced Network Security Engineer with deep expertise in firewalls. This role will focus heavily on the deployment, management, tuning, and day-to-day operations of enterprise firewalls, while also providing expert-level leadership across VPN technologies, SASE architecture, and Network Access Control (NAC) solutions. The engineer will design, implement, and optimize network security controls and play a key role in driving broader security operations, incident response, and security program maturity across the organization, * Strong hands-on experience with enterprise firewalls, including policy design, troubleshooting, tuning, and lifecycle management. * Deep knowledge of network security technologies such as VPN, SASE, NAC, and related access control concepts. * Solid understanding of network protocols, routing, segmentation, and traffic analysis in enterprise environments. * Ability to analyze security logs, identify threats or misconfigurations, and support incident investigation and response. * Effective collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work across technical teams and influence security best practices. * Experience with firewall rule governance, including rule recertification, cleanup, and least-privilege access design. * Knowledge of security monitoring tools and log analysis platforms used to detect and respond to network threats. * Ability to document network security designs, procedures, and standards clearly for technical and non-technical audiences. * Familiarity with vulnerability management and how network security controls support risk reduction efforts. * Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex connectivity and security issues under pressure. Application window is anticipated to close 14 days from original posting date. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. ## Description * Deploy, configure, manage, and tune enterprise firewall platforms to support secure and reliable network operations. * Lead day-to-day firewall administration, including policy management, rule reviews, logging, monitoring, and performance optimization. * Design, implement, and maintain VPN, SASE, and Network Access Control solutions to strengthen enterprise network security. * Support security operations and incident response activities by investigating alerts, analyzing traffic patterns, and recommending containment or remediation actions. * Partner with infrastructure, network, and security teams to improve security controls, reduce risk, and advance overall security program maturity. ## Related Videos - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [Progressive Delivery in Kubernetes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/949-progressive-delivery-in-kubernetes) - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Developers Communities in San Francisco - WeAreDevelopers LIVE from Corgi Cafe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2144-developers-communities-in-san-francisco-wearedevelopers-live-from-corgi-cafe) - [A Technical Introduction to Bitcoin's 2nd Layer- The Lightning Network](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/15-a-technical-introduction-to-bitcoin-s-2nd-layer-the-lightning-network) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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