Network Security Engineer

Bee Talent Solutions; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Network Security Engineer to ensure the security of network systems. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in network security, particularly with AWS services. Responsibilities include designing and managing firewalls, supporting network architecture, and enhancing security measures. Experience with PKI and collaboration across teams is essential for success in this role. This position is based in California with a focus on production environments.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a Network Security Engineer in production environments.
• 6+ years of IT systems/application engineering experience.
• Hands-on AWS network security services experience is essential.
• Practical knowledge of PKI, cryptography, and certificates.
• Understanding of OSI model and Layer-7 protection techniques.
• Knowledge of AWS Network Firewall, Security Groups, and NACLs.

Responsibilities

• Design and administer next-generation firewalls and UTM devices.
• Manage AWS network security architecture and VPC design.
• Support network access control and remote access VPN solutions.
• Configure and manage IDS/IPS and related security systems.
• Enhance network security posture and resolve vulnerabilities.
• Respond to network security incidents and support operations.

Skills

AWS Network Security

Network Access Control (802.1X)

Remote Access VPN

PKI and Cryptography

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Job description

We are helping our client find a Network Security Engineer to support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of enterprise network security systems.

In this role, you’ll contribute to the architecture, design, and deployment of security controls that protect the company’s networks, systems, communications, and data.

You’ll play a key role in strengthening network security programs, processes, and operational maturity across on‑prem and cloud environments. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on security engineer with deep networking expertise, strong AWS experience, and a proactive approach to protecting production environments.

As a Network Security Engineer, you’ll:

• Design, implement, and administer next‑generation firewalls and UTM devices.
• Manage AWS network security architecture, including VPC design and cloud‑native controls.
• Support and maintain network access control (802.1X) and remote access VPN solutions.
• Configure and manage IDS/IPS, URL filtering, and related security systems.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to enhance network security posture and resolve vulnerabilities.
• Support production operations and respond to network security incidents as needed.
• Travel within the Bay Area as required to support on‑site infrastructure.

Role specifics and target candidate profile

• AWS Network Security
• Network Access Control (802.1X)
• Remote Access VPN

Daily tasks:

We are seeking an experienced Network Security Engineer who will be responsible for helping ensure the security of our customers, staff, systems, communications, and data.

Required skills:

• The Network Security Engineer will support the implementation, maintenance and upkeep of client’s network security systems.
• This includes firewalls, URL filtering, IDS/IPS, network access control, remote access VPN, and similar systems.
• The Network Security Engineer will be a key contributor to architecture, design, and implementation work as we mature client’s network security programs, processes, and practices.
• This role requires a combination of technical, communication, and soft skills in order to be successful.
• The network security role requires collaboration with members of the Information Security, IT, Product, and Operations teams.
• Experience with change management and a focus on customer experience as a key component of measuring success is a must.

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of Network Security Engineer experience supporting production environments
• 6+ years of IT systems/application engineering/administration experience
• 6+ years of hands‑on experience with AWS network security services including
• Practical knowledge of PKI, cryptography, and certificates
• Strong understanding of OSI model - all layers
• Strong understanding of Layer‑7 protection techniques as relates to network security
• Strong understanding of AWS Network Firewall, Security Groups, and NACLs, AWS Transit Gateway and VPC architectures