Network Security Engineer

Darwin Recruitment; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Annual Bonus

Job summary

Darwin Recruitment is seeking a Network Security Engineer in Boston, MA to join our hybrid team and secure autonomous platforms and cloud infrastructure. You will implement VPNs, firewalls, IAM, and cloud security practices while integrating SAST/SCA into CI/CD pipelines.

The role requires hands-on AWS security experience, Linux administration, and programming skills in Python/Java/C++. You will collaborate with Software and DevOps to build robust security across the SDLC and respond to

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Network Security, Application Security, or DevSecOps.
• Strong networking security experience (VPNs, routing, firewalls, TCP/IP).
• Hands-on AWS security experience (IAM, VPC, cloud security).
• Experience with CI/CD security, Jenkins, SonarQube, or similar.
• Strong understanding of secure coding, cloud security, OAuth, and cryptography.
• Experience with Linux, security monitoring, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability management.
• Programming experience in Python, Java, C++, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Secure autonomous platforms, cloud infrastructure, and remote-connected networks.
• Perform vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security hardening.
• Design and maintain secure networking including VPNs, mesh networks, routing, and firewalls.
• Secure AWS infrastructure, IAM, VPC, and cloud-native security services.
• Integrate SAST/SCA tools into CI/CD pipelines and embed security into the SDLC.
• Build monitoring and incident response capabilities using Datadog or similar tools.
• Partner with Software and DevOps teams to deliver secure products.

Skills

Networking security concepts

AWS security

CI/CD security

Secure coding concepts

Linux administration

Programming (Python/Java/C++)

Threat modelling / vulnerability mgmt

Tools

Jenkins

SonarQube

Datadog

Job description

Overview

Network Security Engineer — Boston, MA | Full-Time | Hybrid (3 days on-site)

Secure the Future of Autonomous Technology

Responsibilities

• Secure autonomous platforms, cloud infrastructure, and remote-connected networks.
• Perform vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security hardening.
• Design and maintain secure networking including VPNs, mesh networks, routing, and firewalls.
• Secure AWS infrastructure, IAM, VPCs, and cloud-native security services.
• Integrate SAST/SCA tools into CI/CD pipelines and embed security into the SDLC.
• Build monitoring and incident response capabilities using Datadog or similar tools.
• Partner with Software and DevOps teams to deliver secure products.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Network Security, Application Security, or DevSecOps.
• Strong networking security experience (VPNs, routing, firewalls, TCP/IP).
• Hands-on AWS security experience (IAM, VPC, cloud security).
• Experience with CI/CD security, Jenkins, SonarQube, or similar.
• Strong understanding of secure coding, cloud security, OAuth, and cryptography.
• Experience with Linux, security monitoring, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability management.
• Programming experience in Python, Java, C++, or similar.

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting Defense, or Autonomous Systems environments.
• Active or previously held U.S. Security Clearance (or the ability to obtain one).
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, or Zero Trust architectures.
• Familiarity with CMMC, NIST, or CIS security frameworks.

Package

• Base Salary – $170k-$195k (depending on experience)
• Annual Bonus
• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Nikyle Maipath