Senior Remote Network Security Engineer

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Remote work flexibility

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Network Security Engineer for a fully remote role. You will design, implement, and manage robust security solutions to protect data and network resources, collaborating with a distributed team.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in network security, deep knowledge of firewalls, VPNs, and SIEM tools, and hands‑on experience with major vendors (Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet). Certifications like CISSP or GIAC are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network security engineering.
• In‑depth knowledge of network security principles, protocols, and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain network security infrastructure (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, endpoint security).
• Monitor network traffic and security logs for anomalies and breaches.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify weaknesses.
• Develop and enforce security polices, standards, and procedures for compliance.

Skills

Network security

SIEM

Vulnerability scanning

Incident response

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/InfoSec

Tools

Palo Alto

Cisco

Fortinet

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Network Security Engineer for a fully remote role. You will design, implement, and manage robust security solutions to protect data and network resources, collaborating with a distributed team.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in network security, deep knowledge of firewalls, VPNs, and SIEM tools, and hands‑on experience with major vendors (Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet). Certifications like CISSP or GIAC are a plus.