Position: Senior Network Security Engineer
Location: Remote in the United States (East Coast)
Work Authorization: United States Citizenship Required
Summary:
BlueVoyant is seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our enterprise network infrastructure with a focus on security and performance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing Palo Alto Networks firewalls and Cloudflare solutions in large-scale enterprise environments. This role is critical to maintaining our network security posture and ensuring optimal performance across our global operations. The Senior Network Security Engineer will operate within our Security Engineering team and will be responsible for implementing network security controls that align with our cybersecurity strategy and compliance requirements.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Manage and optimize Palo Alto Networks firewall deployments, including policy configuration, threat prevention, and advanced security features
Implement and maintain Cloudflare services including CDN, DDoS protection, WAF, and Zero Trust network access solutions
Develop and maintain network security policies and procedures aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements
Monitor network performance, availability, and security using advanced monitoring tools and techniques
Conduct regular security assessments of network infrastructure and implement remediation strategies
Collaborate with the Security Operations team on incident response activities and forensic analysis of network-related security events
Design and implement network segmentation strategies to support zero-trust security architecture
Manage VPN solutions and remote access technologies to support hybrid work environments
Maintain detailed network documentation including topology diagrams, configuration standards, and operational procedures
Lead network capacity planning and performance optimization initiatives
Implement and maintain network automation solutions to improve operational efficiency
Coordinate with cloud infrastructure teams to ensure secure and efficient hybrid cloud connectivity
Provide technical leadership
Participate in on-call rotation for critical network infrastructure support
Ensure compliance with relevant security frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 requirements
Evaluate and implement new network technologies and security solutions
Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning for network infrastructure
Skills & Competency Requirements:
Expert-level experience with Palo Alto Networks firewall platforms including configuration, management, and troubleshooting of PA-Series appliances and Panorama management
Extensive experience with Cloudflare services including CDN, DDoS protection, Web Application Firewall (WAF), Access, and Gateway solutions
Strong understanding of enterprise networking protocols including BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, and VPN technologies
Deep knowledge of network security principles including micro-segmentation, zero-trust architecture, and threat detection
Experience with network monitoring and management tools
Proficiency in network automation tools and scripting languages
Strong understanding of cloud networking concepts and hybrid cloud connectivity
Experience with SD-WAN technologies and implementation in enterprise environments
Knowledge of DNS, DHCP, load balancing, and content delivery network technologies
Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to quickly diagnose and resolve complex network issues
Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements
Experience with network access control (NAC) and identity management integration
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Strong project management skills and experience leading technical initiatives
Education & Professional Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field
Minimum of 5-10 years of progressive network engineering experience in enterprise environments (1000+ employees)
At least 5 years of hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewall platforms and Panorama management
Minimum of 3 years of experience implementing and managing Cloudflare enterprise solutions
Industry certifications required or similar: Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer
Additional desired certifications: Cloudflare Certified Professional, Cisco CCNP/CCIE, Juniper JNCIP/JNCIE, or equivalent vendor certifications
Security-focused certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or SANS certifications or similar
Demonstrated experience with large-scale network implementations and migrations
Experience with network security incident response and forensic analysis
Knowledge of emerging network security technologies including SASE and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
About BlueVoyant
At BlueVoyant, we recognize that effective cyber security requires active prevention and defense across both your organization and supply chain. Our proprietary data, analytics, and technology, coupled with deep expertise, works as a force multiplier to secure your full ecosystem. Accuracy! Actionability! Timeliness! Scalability!
Led by CEO, Jim Rosenthal, BlueVoyant’s highly skilled team includes former government cyber officials with extensive frontline experience in responding to advanced cyber threats on behalf of the National Security Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Unit 8200, and GCHQ, together with private sector experts. BlueVoyant services utilize large real-time datasets with industry leading analytics and technologies.
Founded in 2017 by Fortune 500 executives, including Executive Chairman, Tom Glocer, and former Government cyber officials, BlueVoyant is headquartered in New York City and has offices in Maryland, Tel Aviv, San Francisco, London, Budapest, and Latin America.
BlueVoyant uses AI-assisted tools within our applicant tracking system to help identify candidates whose experience and skills best match the requirements of a role. This technology provides hiring teams with additional insights to support fair and efficient hiring decisions. Please note that all applications are reviewed by a member of our hiring team, and final hiring decisions are made by humans, not AI. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that AI tools may assist in the evaluation of your resume as part of the recruitment process. For more information on how we process your personal data, please review our Candidate Privacy Notice available at .
All employees must be authorized to work in the United States. BlueVoyant provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, BlueVoyant complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Disclaimer: Please note that pursuant to contractual requirements and applicable law, in order for employees to perform work on some of the company’s federal contracts, U.S. citizenship is required. Accordingly, an employee’s ability to perform work on such contracts is contingent upon the company’s verification of the employee’s citizenship status. Furthermore, individuals may be subject to additional background checks and fingerprinting.
BlueVoyant Candidate Privacy Notice
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