Network Security DevOps Engineer

Quantum Technologies. LLC; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the United States is seeking a Network Security Engineer to design, implement, and manage network security technologies across various infrastructures. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in network security, strong skills in automation and cloud connectivity, and excellent communication abilities. This role involves supporting security operations, managing security appliances, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver effective security solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in network security.
• Experience with Cisco ASA, FTD, FortiGate, and Juniper SRX.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, OSI model, routing, switching, ACLs, NAT, DNS.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage network security technologies across regions.
• Operate and maintain network security appliances.
• Support security operations including monitoring, analysis, and incident response.

Skills

Network security firewalls and appliances

Automation (Infrastructure-as-Code, scripting, CI/CD)

Cloud connectivity and network security (AWS & Azure)

Tools

GitHub

Terraform

Ansible

Python

AWS

Azure

Job description

Overview

• Design, implement, and manage network security technologies and services across regions and infrastructure environments (data centers, offices, edge).


• Operate and maintain network security appliances (Fortinet, Cisco, Juniper), including software upgrades, patching, and lifecycle activities.


• Build and manage network security infrastructure using DevOps practices and automation tools to reduce manual intervention.


• Support security operations including monitoring, analysis, incident response, and vulnerability management.


• Evaluate security advisories/vulnerabilities and provide timely recommendations and mitigations.


• Participate in ad-hoc vulnerability assessments and incident response efforts.


• Coordinate with stakeholders across Cybersecurity, Projects, and internal customers to deliver secure network solutions.


• Develop and maintain operational processes, runbooks, and documentation for ongoing support.


• Participate in a global "follow-the-sun" on-call support rotation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in network security.


• Experience with network security platforms: Cisco ASA (CSM), FTD (FMC), FortiGate (FortiManager), Juniper SRX (Junos Space).


• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, OSI model, routing/switching, ACLs, NAT, DNS.


• Familiarity with security technologies: firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, encryption, authentication, vulnerability management, and incident response.

Technical Skills & Tools

• Deep knowledge of TCP/IP and Internet technologies, IPS/IDS, firewall virtualization, VPNs, NAT, DNS.


• Automation & DevOps: GitHub, Terraform, Ansible, Python, REST APIs, Jenkins, Jinja2, YAML (experience with CI/CD concepts and tools is a plus).


• Cloud: Experience with AWS and Azure network security services and connectivity.


• Relevant certifications preferred but not required: Cisco (CCNA/CCNP Security), Fortinet (FCA/FCSS/NSE), CISSP, GIAC.

Soft Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.


• Self-motivated, proactive, able to work independently in a global virtual team.


• Strong multitasking, prioritization, analytical mindset, and collaborative team orientation.

Top 3 Required Skillsets

• Network security firewalls and appliances


• Automation (Infrastructure-as-Code, scripting, CI/CD)


• Cloud connectivity and network security (AWS & Azure)

QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES LLC is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES LLC will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES LLC require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract