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# Network Security Engineer

- **Company:** POINT72, L.P.
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $200,000.0 - $250,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Complex Networks, Network Address Translation, Network Security, Network Architecture, Routing, Network Segmentation, Remote Access Technology, Firewall Services Module
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1d4b70376a6797f9

## About the Role

* Seven or more years of experience in network security engineering, network engineering, or infrastructure security within an enterprise technology environment
 * Strong hands-on skills in Palo Alto firewall infrastructure, including configuration, troubleshooting, policy management, and operational support
 * Experience designing and managing firewall rules, application-based controls, user-based controls, network address translation, and high-availability configurations
 * Knowledge of enterprise networking concepts, including routing, switching, segmentation, secure remote access, and internet perimeter security
 * Experience investigating network security events, diagnosing connectivity issues, and driving timely remediation in production environments
 * Ability to create and maintain accurate technical documentation for firewall configurations, support procedures, and network security standards
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently on complex technical issues
 * Effective communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to engineering, security, and business stakeholders
 * Commitment to the highest ethical standards

## Description

* Engineer resilient network security solutions that protect Point72's global technology environment and support our firm's investment teams
 * Own the configuration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Palo Alto firewall infrastructure across enterprise and perimeter environments
 * Design firewall policies that balance strong security controls with reliable connectivity for business-critical applications and users
 * Troubleshoot complex network security issues through root-cause analysis, coordinated remediation, and clear communication with affected stakeholders
 * Partner with infrastructure, application, and security teams to integrate network security requirements into new platforms and service deployments
 * Strengthen network segmentation practices to reduce risk, improve visibility, and support secure connectivity across internal and external environments
 * Monitor firewall performance and security posture to identify tuning opportunities, capacity needs, and policy improvements
 * Develop clear operational documentation that supports consistent implementation, faster incident response, and effective knowledge sharing across the team
 * Contribute to security assessments, remediation planning, and control validation for network infrastructure and related services


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