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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior/Staff Network Security Engineer in Foster City - **Company:** Energy Jobline - **Location:** Foster City, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, IEEE 802.1X, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Computing Platforms, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Data Centers, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Machine Learning, Network Architecture, Network Segmentation, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Public Key Infrastructure, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Security Information and Event Management, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Traffic Analysis, Virtual Local Area Networks, Software Vulnerability Management, Wide Area Networks, Transport Layer Security, Network Access Control, System Availability, Large Language Models, Software Security, Multi-Cloud, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, CIS Benchmarks, Firewall Services Module, Restful APIs, Terraform, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/senior-staff-network-security-engineer-foster-city-31470963 ## About the Role * Experience: 8+ years of network security engineering experience securing enterprise, cloud, and OT/lab environments * Platform Expertise: Deep, hands-on expertise in next-gen firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet), AWS NFW, WAFs, IDS/IPS, NAC/802.1X, PKI, VPN, and ZTNA solutions (Zscaler, Prisma Access, or equivalent) * Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of core network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLAN, 802.1X, TLS/PKI) and cloud networking security principles (AWS, GCP, or Azure) * Automation: Hands-on experience with IaC and automation tooling including Terraform, Python, CI/CD pipelines, and REST APIs * Security Operations: Experience with network security monitoring, threat detection, and security operations tooling (SIEM, IDS/IPS, Zeek, Suricata, vulnerability management platforms), including integration with network controls * Compliance: Proven experience supporting major compliance initiatives (NIST 800-53, CSF 2.0, ISO 27001), including control implementation and evidence collection Bonus Qualifications * Experience in autonomous vehicle, robotics, or automotive environments * Certifications: PCNSE, AWS Security Specialty, CCNP/CCIE Security, or CISSP * Experience experimenting with or deploying AI/ML-based security capabilities (e.g., anomaly detection, behavioral analytics, LLM-driven copilots) in network or cloud security workflows ## Description Job DescriptionJob Description Zoox's Network Security team architects and defends the digital borders of the company - from corporate offices to engineering labs and product/mission environments. As a Senior or Staff Network Security Engineer, you will design, implement, and operate security controls across Zoox's enterprise, OT networks, and cloud infrastructure spanning on-premises data centers and public cloud environments (AWS, GCP), partnering closely with Network Engineering, IT, Product Security, and Software Engineering teams. In This Role, You Will... * Design, implement, and maintain secure hybrid/multi-cloud network architectures (AWS/GCP, CloudWAN, SD-WAN); enforce zero-trust access controls and network segmentation across corporate, data center, lab, and edge environments; develop and maintain related policies, standards, and architecture diagrams * Own and operate next- firewall platforms (Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet), managing policy architecture, segmentation, NAT, URL filtering, SSL/TLS decryption, and threat prevention tuning * Architect, operate, and own the lifecycle of secure remote access solutions (VPN, ZTNA, GlobalProtect, site-to-site tunnels), ensuring high availability, certificate-based authentication, and integration with providers (SAML, Entra ID) * Drive automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform, Python, CI/CD, and REST APIs for configuration management, firewall policies, and security baselines; integrate LLM-based tools to streamline operational tasks and reduce manual toil * Oversee security operations including 24/7 network security monitoring, traffic analysis, threat detection, vulnerability assessments, and remediation; support compliance requirements by conducting security reviews for new projects and infrastructure changes * Lead 802.1X/certificate-based Network Access Control (NAC) initiatives across wired and wireless environments * Define team roadmap, mentor engineers, and lead cross-functional security initiatives with Product Security, SRE, IT, and Software Engineering teams, ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We're looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team. Follow us on LinkedIn Accommodations If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter. A Final Note:You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. 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