Network Security Engineer

Capgemini; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,508 - 160,380; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Capgemini in Fort Mill, United States is seeking a Network Security Engineer to lead delivery governance, client engagement, and risk management across security platforms such as Palo Alto, Cisco ISE, and Fortinet.

You will coordinate offshore teams, own incident response, drive SIPs and automation, ensure audit readiness, and elevate process maturity while communicating with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise network security governance and operations.
• Ability to lead onsite client engagements as SPOC.
• Knowledge of incident, request and change management processes.
• Familiarity with audit readiness and IT risk concepts.
• Strong communication with executives and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own daily service cadence and drive issue resolution.
• Lead client communications for escalations and reviews.
• Translate client expectations into actionable delivery plans for offshore teams.
• Own incident response and root cause analysis with recovery actions.
• Drive SIPs and automation initiatives to improve efficiency.
• Improve process maturity and SOP adherence.

Skills

Network security platforms

Palo Alto

Cisco FMC/FTD

ASA

Fortinet

Cisco ISE

DDoS solutions

Security Operations Governance

ServiceNow / ITSM

Governance Risk & Compliance

BCP/DR fundamentals

Tools

ServiceNow

ITSM

Job description

Network Security Engineer

Location

This is an onsite role based in Fort Mill, United States.

Your Role

A. Delivery Governance & Operations

• Own daily service cadence (DSTUM / operational reviews) ensuring progress tracking and issue resolution.
• Drive adherence to SLA, ticket lifecycle quality, and change management governance.
• Ensure execution consistency across incidents, service requests, and changes with clear accountability.

B. Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the single point of accountability (SPOC) for onsite client interactions.
• Lead client communication for escalations, major changes, and service reviews.
• Translate client expectations into actionable delivery plans for offshore teams.
• Own critical incident response and escalation handling, including root cause analysis and recovery governance.
• Drive corrective action plans and track closure of service improvement initiatives.
• Identify recurring operational inefficiencies and initiate Service Improvement Plans (SIP).
• Lead adoption of automation and efficiency initiatives (e.g., firewall policy automation).
• Improve process maturity, documentation standards, and SOP adherence.

C. Audit, Risk & Compliance Alignment

• Support audit readiness across Network Security, BCP/DR, and IT Risk domains.
• Ensure documentation accuracy, evidence management, and control adherence.
• Manage risk identification and mitigation actions.

D. Resource & Capability Management

• Align resource skills with service demand and complexity.
• Drive onboarding readiness, cross‑skilling (e.g., Cisco ISE), and knowledge transfer plans.
• Ensure adequate senior coverage for critical operations.

E. Change & Release Leadership

• Implement (as needed) but otherwise oversee critical changes and release support activities ensuring minimal disruption.
• Balance agility (urgent asks) with governance and compliance discipline.

Your Skills And Experience

A. Functional / Technical Competencies

• Network Security Platforms: Palo Alto, Cisco FMC/FTD, ASA, Fortinet, Cisco ISE, DDoS solutions
• Hands‑on expertise in the above mentioned Network security tools.
• Should be a Technical Manager working alongside the broader offshore / nearshore team.
• Security Operations Governance (Incident, Request, Change).
• ServiceNow / ITSM process governance (inferred from delivery model; not explicitly cited).
• Governance Risk & Compliance fundamentals.
• Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery fundamentals.

B. Delivery Leadership Competencies

• Managed Services governance execution.
• Escalation handling & crisis leadership.
• Service improvement planning and execution.
• Offshore delivery coordination.

C. Client‑Facing Competencies

• Executive/stakeholder communication.
• Conflict resolution and expectation management.
• Consultative engagement mindset.

D. Transformation & Innovation

• Automation opportunity identification.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Operational maturity uplift.

Compensation

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $70,508 - $160,380.

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction. These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Benefits

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non‑negotiable benefits package to all regular, full‑time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A‑F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12‑25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada).
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada).
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodations

This position may involve reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Capgemini will consider appropriate adjustments to job requirements or working conditions where such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.