Cyber Defense Network Security Senior Engineer

Job Description - Cyber Defense Network Security Senior Engineer (JR110275)

Cyber Defense Network Security Senior Engineer - ( JR110275 )

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We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Defense Network Security Senior Engineer to join our Cyber Defense team. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise network security solutions that protect critical business systems, data, and operations from evolving cyber threats. The ideal candidate will serve as a senior technical expert, providing leadership in network security architecture, security operations, incident response support, and strategic security initiatives across the organization.

This position requires a strong background in network security engineering, security architecture, compliance frameworks, and the ability to collaborate across infrastructure, cloud, application, and cybersecurity teams to build and maintain a resilient security posture.

This is a hybrid position which will require the candidate to report and work from the office at least three days a week. Therefore, interested candidates should be within a 50-minute radius from Temple, TX or Austin, TX.

• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off begins day one.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise network security technologies, including:
  • Firewalls
  • Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
  • Wireless Network Security
  • Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
  • DNS Filtering
  • Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB)
  • Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
  • Secure Remote Access Solutions
• Lead the architecture, deployment, and optimization of network security controls, including:
  • Firewall rule lifecycle management
  • Network segmentation strategies
  • Zero Trust and access control frameworks
  • Secure network design standards
• Establish, maintain, and enforce network security standards, configurations, and best practices aligned with organizational policies and compliance requirements, including:
  • NIST
  • ISO 27001
  • SOX
  • PCI DSS
• Monitor and analyze network traffic, security events, and threat intelligence to identify potential risks and emerging threats.
• Provide senior-level technical expertise and network forensics support to incident response teams during security investigations and cyber events.
• Partner with Vulnerability Management teams to conduct security assessments, configuration reviews, and risk analyses of network infrastructure.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to ensure secure design, deployment, and integration of new technologies and business initiatives.
• Serve as a senior technical advisor for network security architecture decisions, policy development, and security program enhancements.
• Evaluate and recommend emerging security technologies and tools that improve visibility, threat detection, prevention, and response capabilities.
• Participate in the resolution of escalated operational and security incidents, providing expert-level troubleshooting and guidance.
• Mentor junior engineers,…