Network Segmentation Engineer

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Network Segmentation Engineer


  • The Network Segmentation Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure network segmentation strategies to reduce the attack surface, enhance data protection, and support compliance with cybersecurity standards.
  • This role involves close collaboration with network engineering, cybersecurity, compliance, and business units to ensure segmentation supports both security and operational requirements.


1. Networking Knowledge

  • Very strong understanding of TCP/IP stack
  • Deep understanding of common network ports and protocols: TCP/UDP ports, HTTP/S, FTP, DNS, DHCP, SMTP, SNMP, ICMP, SSH, RDP, SMB, SIP, and more.
  • Familiarity with Layer 2 and Layer 3 segmentation (e.g., VLANs, subnets)


2. Security Expertise

  • Knowledge of firewall/access technologies (e.g., Palo Alto, Juniper, ACLs on both Cisco and Juniper)
  • Experience with Zero Trust architecture and microsegmentation (e.g., Illumio, Guardicore)
  • Experience with host based firewalling (e.g., Windows Defender, IPtables)


3. Tools & Platforms

  • Network tracing tools (e.g., Wireshark)
  • Configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Python)
  • Network monitoring tools (e.g., NetFlow, FlowMon, SNMP, Grafana, Prometheus)


Soft Skills & Responsibilities


1. Analytical Thinking

  • Ability to assess network traffic flows and segment based on application or sensitivity
  • Threat modeling and attack surface analysis


2. Documentation & Compliance

  • Strong documentation skills for network diagrams, segmentation policies, and change management


3. Project Management

  • Support segmentation projects from planning through execution
  • Strong communication skills
  • Collaborate with different stake holders like security, application owners, application managers and end-users


4. Incident Response & Troubleshooting

  • Troubleshoot issues related to misconfigured segments or access
  • Participate in incident response related to lateral movement or segmentation failures

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