Network Security DevOps Engineer

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Network Security Dev Ops Engineer Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Network Security Dev Ops Engineer to design, engineer, and manage the enterprise network security posture for a large-scale global IT organization. In this role, you will ensure that network infrastructure complies with corporate security standards while defending against evolving cyber threats. This position combines network security engineering with Dev Ops‑driven automation, requiring strong technical expertise, problem‑solving skills, and the ability to collaborate across infrastructure, cybersecurity, application, and global operations teams.

• Design, implement, and manage network security technologies and services across data centers, corporate offices, cloud, and edge environments.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend industry best practices and emerging network security technologies.
• Operate and maintain network security appliances (Fortinet, Cisco, Juniper), including upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management.
• Build and manage network security infrastructure using Dev Ops practices and automation tools.
• Contribute to a Zero‑Ops automation vision by developing solutions that eliminate manual processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Support security operations activities, including monitoring, threat analysis, incident response, and vulnerability management.
• Assess security advisories and vulnerabilities, providing timely mitigation recommendations.
• Participate in ad‑hoc vulnerability assessments and incident response activities.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, network engineering, project teams, and internal customers.
• Develop and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and processes for ongoing support.
• Participate in a global follow‑the‑sun on‑call rotation.

• Network Security & Firewalls
• Automation / Dev Ops
• Cloud Connectivity (AWS & Azure)

• Minimum 3+ years of hands‑on network security experience.
• Experience with security platforms such as:
  • Cisco ASA (CSM), FTD (FMC)
  • Fortinet Forti Gate (Forti Manager)
  • Juniper SRX (Junos Space)
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, OSI model, routing, switching, ACLs.
• Familiarity with core security technologies: firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, authentication, encryption, vulnerability management, incident response.

• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP networking, firewall virtualization, VPNs, NAT, DNS, IPS/IDS.
• Preferred certifications:
  • Cisco (CCNA/CCNP Security)
  • Fortinet (FCA/FCSS/NSE)
  • CISSP, GIAC (nice to have)

• Highly preferred experience with:
  • Git Hub
  • Terraform
  • Ansible
  • Python
  • REST APIs
  • Jenkins
  • Jinja2
  • YAML
• Familiarity with CI/CD principles is a plus.

• Hands‑on experience with AWS and Azure network security services, including connectivity, routing, and cloud‑native security controls.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Growth‑oriented mindset with strong initiative and self‑direction.
• Ability to work independently in a global virtual team.
• Strong multitasking, prioritization, and analytical problem‑solving abilities.
• Collaborative team player with a customer‑first mindset.

Posted By: Sophia Gaona

Mid‑Senior level

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Information Technology

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