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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Network Security Specialist - **Company:** Candescent Partners LLC - **Location:** Atlanta, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Applicant Tracking Systems, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Data Centers, DDoS Mitigation, DevOps, Domain Name System Security Extensions, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Routing, Performance Tuning, Remote Access Technology, Zero Trust Network Access, Runbook, TCP/IP, Wide Area Networks, Google Cloud, Istio, Software Security, Cloudformation, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Cloud Migration, Terraform, Open Network Automation Platform - **Published:** June 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/e86fdb89-1e2e-402e-8149-67242f6f7184 ## About the Role 8+ years of experience in network security engineering, with at least 3 years in a lead or senior technical role. Hands-on expertise with enterprise-grade firewall platforms, secure network architecture, segmentation, and threat prevention services. Strong experience securing hybrid architectures (cloud, data center, branch) and implementing ZTNA or Zero Trust-aligned controls. Advanced understanding of TCP/IP, routing, VPN technologies, DNS security, and encrypted traffic inspection. Experience with infrastructure-as-code practices (Terraform, CloudFormation), network automation, and CI/CD integration. Strong analytical, communication, and incident leadership skills. Preferred Distinctions Experience in financial services or other regulated industries. Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, PCNSE, NSE7, AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform architectures, or equivalent. Familiarity with container networking, service mesh architectures, and secure API connectivity. ## Description The Lead Network Security Specialist will serve as Candescent's principal technical authority for securing our networked and cloud-connected environments. This role oversees the design, implementation, and ongoing evolution of modern network security controls-including identity-centric Zero Trust enforcement, firewall and segmentation strategy, secure remote access, and encrypted traffic visibility. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, strong leadership experience, and a passion for continuous improvement in a highly dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities and Deliverables Strategic Leadership Define and execute Candescent's network security strategy aligned to business objectives, risk posture, and Zero Trust principles. Serve as the subject-matter expert for network security architecture, providing guidance to leadership, engineering, infrastructure, and product teams. Evaluate emerging technologies and regulatory requirements, ensuring Candescent's network defenses remain current and aligned with leading practices. Architecture, Engineering & Operations Architect, implement, and maintain network security technologies across cloud, data center, and branch environments-including NGFW, segmentation, VPN/ZTNA, DNS security, WAF, and DDoS protection. Oversee firewall policy lifecycle management, ensuring consistent, scalable, and auditable deployment of rules and objects. Lead secure connectivity initiatives supporting cloud adoption, SD-WAN evolution, Zero Trust access patterns, and encrypted traffic inspection capabilities. Partner with DevOps/Platform teams to integrate network security into CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and infrastructure provisioning. Ensure resiliency through documented recovery procedures, redundancy planning, and continuous performance tuning. Governance, Compliance & Assurance Maintain alignment with PCI, SOC 2, GLBA, and internal security standards. Develop and maintain documentation including network security standards, runbooks, diagrams, and technical reference architectures. Support internal/external audits and risk assessments, providing evidence and remediation plans as required. Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of network security engineers. Oversee workload planning, technical decision-making, and escalations for incidents and complex engineering challenges. Foster strong partnerships with Infrastructure, Cloud Engineering, Security Operations, Application Security, and Product teams. Champion a culture of secure-by-design engineering and continuous improvement., To ALL recruitment agencies: Candescent only accepts resumes from agencies on the preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Candescent employees, or any Candescent facility. 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