IT Security Engineer III

Woodward Inc.; Niles (IL); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Annual stock contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Woodward Inc. is seeking a security-focused network engineer to deploy, configure and manage enterprise firewall platforms, ensuring reliable, secure operations across the organization's IT environment.

The role covers VPN, SASE, NAC design and implementation, incident response support, and collaboration with infrastructure and security teams to raise the program maturity.

Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise firewall platforms and policy design.
• Ability to design and implement VPN, SASE, and NAC solutions.
• Experience in monitoring, logging, and performance tuning of security controls.
• Strong analytical and incident response skills and ability to work across teams.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, manage, and tune enterprise firewall platforms to support secure and reliable network operations.
• Lead day-to-day firewall administration, including policy management, rule reviews, logging, monitoring, and performance optimization.
• Design, implement, and maintain VPN, SASE, and Network Access Control solutions to strengthen enterprise network security.
• Support security operations and incident response activities by investigating alerts and recommending containment actions.
• Partner with infrastructure, network, and security teams to improve security controls and overall program maturity.

Skills

Enterprise firewall

VPN

SASE

NAC

Network security

Incident response

Threat analysis

Cross-team collaboration

Job description

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future. Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position.

Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Estimated annual base pay: $105,000(minimum) - $137,000(midpoint) - $168,000(maximum)

All Levels are eligible for the benefits below:

Benefits:

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
• 401(k) match (4.5%)
• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life Member referral bonus
• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Voluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts
• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy, configure, manage, and tune enterprise firewall platforms to support secure and reliable network operations.
• Lead day-to-day firewall administration, including policy management, rule reviews, logging, monitoring, and performance optimization.
• Design, implement, and maintain VPN, SASE, and Network Access Control solutions to strengthen enterprise network security.
• Support security operations and incident response activities by investigating alerts, analyzing traffic patterns, and recommending containment or remediation actions.
• Partner with infrastructure, network, and security teams to improve security controls, reduce risk, and advance overall security program maturity.

Key Skills:

• Strong hands-on experience with enterprise firewalls, including policy design, troubleshooting, tuning, and lifecycle management.
• Deep knowledge of network security technologies such as VPN, SASE, NAC, and related access control concepts.
• Solid understanding of network protocols, routing, segmentation, and traffic analysis in enterprise environments.
• Ability to analyze security logs, identify threats or misconfigurations, and support incident investigation and response.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work across technical teams and influence security best practices.
• Experience with firewall rule governance, including rule recertification, cleanup, and least-privilege access design.
• Knowledge of security monitoring tools and log analysis platforms used to detect and respond to network threats.
• Ability to document network security designs, procedures, and standards clearly for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with vulnerability management and how network security controls support risk reduction efforts.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex connectivity and security issues under pressure.

Application window is anticipated to close 14 days from original posting date. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.

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What does it mean to be part of Woodward? It means contributing to what matters most in your career, in your community and around the world. It means being a part of rewarding experiences, where innovation, collaboration and problem-solving are at the heart of what we do. Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacturing, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Together with our customers, we are enabling the path to a cleaner, decarbonized world. Our innovative fluid, combustion, electrical, propulsion and motion control systems perform in some of the world’s harshest environments. At Woodward we have created a culture that appreciates and values the contributions of every member. We are a global team of curious, innovative problem-solvers who commit our knowledge, resources and technical expertise to the challenges associated with reducing emissions, enabling alternative energy sources and increasing efficiency, always innovating for a better future. Woodward is working with our customers to solve some of the world’s biggest energy challenges. This important work needs more than just the brightest technical minds. It requires talented and committed manufacturing professionals, accountants, supply chain managers, human resources experts, information technology specialists and many more. We are looking for dedicated people who want to learn and grow in a supportive environment that fosters collaboration, innovation and inclusion.