Network Security Engineer

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Implement, audit, and maintain CIS Benchmark compliance across network devices, security platforms, and supporting servers tied to network services.
• Lead efforts in network and cloud security operations, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, IAM, and vulnerability management.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Ansible, Bash) to enforce, monitor, and remediate security controls at scale.
• Conduct regular compliance audits, configuration reviews, and risk assessments to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Provide technical leadership in incident response and root cause analysis for security events.
• Monitor evolving threats, compliance requirements, and best practices to continuously strengthen security posture.
• Create and maintain documentation, playbooks, and hardened configuration baselines for internal and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 6 years of hands-on experience in security engineering roles covering network and cloud environments.

Technical knowledge in:

• Cloud security (AWS Security Groups, Azure NSGs, GCP Firewall Rules, IAM policies).
• Network security (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, segmentation).
• CIS Benchmarks application for network equipment and supporting infrastructure servers.
• Identity and Access Management (IAM) principles and technologies.
• Vulnerability management tools and processes.
• Strong scripting and automation skills in at least one language (Python, PowerShell, Ansible, Bash).
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (PCI-DSS, SOC2, HIPAA).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.