Network Security Engineer

Description

• Assist in reviewing and remediating penetration testing findings across enterprise infrastructure, ensuring vulnerabilities are addressed in accordance with security policies and timelines.
• Develop and maintain network security analytics, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and improve security operations, and support compliance reporting.
• Deploy, manage, and maintain enterprise firewalls and VPN infrastructure, ensuring secure connectivity, policy enforcement, and protection against unauthorized access.
• Support internal and external security audits by demonstrating compliance and identifying opportunities to strengthen the cybersecurity program.
• Lead or contribute to Proof of Concept (PoC) initiatives by evaluating emerging technologies and validating their effectiveness in securing enterprise environments.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to assess and validate security designs for new digital solutions, ensuring alignment with cybersecurity standards and architectural principles.
• Implement and document controls and processes to ensure compliance with network and security standards, supporting audit readiness, operational clarity, and continuous improvement.
• Configure, manage, and optimize Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) to enforce network access policies, enhance identity-based security controls, and support compliance requirements.
• Provide expert-level support to IT Infrastructure teams for security-related issues, including system outages, connectivity disruptions, and critical incident resolution.
• Engage in security incident response activities, including detection, containment, investigation, and post-incident analysis.
• Analyze vulnerability datasets and provide actionable remediation guidance and best practices to product and application owners to reduce risk exposure.

Requirements

• Highly engaged in multi-tasking environments and capable of managing competing priorities
• Solid understanding of information security risks, frameworks (e.g., NIST, IEC-62443), and architecture standards
• Hands-on experience with incident detection, response, and remediation, including penetration testing
• Advanced understanding of Cisco networking products, including Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for network access control
• Innovative & adaptable
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
• Certifications in networking and/or security are a plus.
• Understanding of Operational Technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) devices in manufacturing environments
• Experience with security analytics, reporting, and KPI development
• Strong project and priority management capabilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile, and dynamic environment
• Experience with automation and scripting (e.g., Python, API integrations) is a plus
• Strong experience in networking technologies, security architectures, and design principles
• General knowledge of Cisco security products and network segmentation strategies
• Familiarity with monitoring, alerting, and logging tools and practices
• Demonstrated ability in threat modeling, data flow diagramming, and architecture risk analysis, including identifying flaws and driving remediation
• Experience with firewall and VPN infrastructure, including deployment, configuration, and policy enforcement
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Respectful and team oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical data clearly
• Preferred Certifications: Cisco Networking, ISC2, AWS Security or Azure Security
• Experience with security efforts related to Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money
• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance