Advanced Network Security Engineer

Network Security Engineer Overview

The Network Security Engineer is responsible for the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and continuous improvement of perimeter security services across global data centers and cloud environments. This role focuses on firewall, proxy, and zero-trust solutions, ensuring secure, reliable connectivity while proactively identifying risks and driving improvements.

You will act as a key technical resource, collaborating with internal teams and stakeholders to troubleshoot issues, implement solutions, and support ongoing infrastructure initiatives, including coordination with teams supporting Operational Technology (OT) environments.

• Manage and support perimeter security technologies, including firewalls, proxies, and zero-trust platforms across on-prem and cloud environments
• Administer and optimize solutions from key vendors such as Check Point (firewalls) and Zscaler (zero trust / proxy)
• Install, configure, and maintain network security hardware and software
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability of services
• Contribute to infrastructure projects, including design, deployment, and optimization of security solutions
• Proactively identify risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities; propose and implement solutions
• Maintain accurate documentation (architecture diagrams, procedures, runbooks)
• Collaborate with cross‑functional IT teams, including coordination with OT security teams where network and industrial environments intersect
• Provide support for service requests and incidents, and participate in on‑call rotation

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics
• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT, with a strong focus on network security
• Hands‑on experience with enterprise firewall technologies, preferably Check Point
• Experience with secure web gateway / zero trust platforms, preferably Zscaler
• Experience designing and deploying firewall solutions in data center environments (3+ years)
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or VMware NSX (2+ years)
• Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, routing, switching, VPNs)
• Strong troubleshooting and operational support skills

• Experience supporting or collaborating with OT (Operational Technology) or industrial network environments
• Experience working in global or multi‑data center environments
• Familiarity with infrastructure documentation and standard operational processes
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with automation or scripting (e.g., Python, Power Shell)
• Exposure to security frameworks and best practices
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Check Point, Zscaler, CCNP Security, CISSP)

In addition to a competitive salary, leading‑edge work, and developing solutions side‑by‑side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance;
Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance;
Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time and parental leave) and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit:  ()

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.