Senior Network Security Engineer — Remote

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer with a specialization in Network Security to join a fully remote telecommunications client. The role focuses on protecting complex network infrastructures from advanced threats, designing and implementing security controls, and shaping threat mitigation strategies in a remote-first setup.

You will lead security monitoring, vulnerability assessments, incident response, and secure cloud networking across AWS, Azure, and GCP, collaborating

Qualifications

• 8+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience with a focus on network security.
• Experience configuring enterprise security tools (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA).
• Knowledge of network protocols, security principles and common attack vectors.
• Experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar) and security analytics.
• Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Scripting skills in Python or Bash for automation.
• Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCNP Security, CEH) are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain advanced network security controls (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, WAF).
• Develop security monitoring strategies using SIEM and related technologies.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Create and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Lead incident response activities: containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Architect secure networks for cloud and on‑prem environments (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Collaborate with IT/engineering to embed security in SDLC.
• Advise stakeholders on cybersecurity risk and mitigation strategies.
• Stay updated on threats and defensive technologies; deliver awareness training.

Skills

Network security

Threat analysis

Incident response

Security monitoring

Automation scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Palo Alto

Fortinet

Cisco ASA

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer with a specialization in Network Security to join a fully remote telecommunications client. The role focuses on protecting complex network infrastructures from advanced threats, designing and implementing security controls, and shaping threat mitigation strategies in a remote-first setup.

You will lead security monitoring, vulnerability assessments, incident response, and secure cloud networking across AWS, Azure, and GCP, collaborating