Network Security Engineer

Zoox; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 181,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Stock Appreciation Rights

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

Health insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Zoo-stock appreciation rights

Job summary

Zoox seeks a Network Security Engineer to design, implement, and operate security controls across its enterprise, OT networks, and cloud environments (AWS, GCP). You will collaborate with Network Engineering, IT, Product Security, and Software Engineering to defend Zoox’s digital borders.

You will architect secure remote access, manage firewalls, and drive automation with Terraform and Python, while ensuring 24/7 security operations and compliance with major standards.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of network security engineering experience securing enterprise, cloud, and OT/lab environments.
• Hands-on expertise in next-gen firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet), AWS NFW, WAFs, IDS/IPS, NAC/802.1X, PKI, VPN, and ZTNA solutions.
• Strong understanding of core network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLAN, 802.1X, TLS/PKI) and cloud networking security principles (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Automation: IaC and tooling including Terraform, Python, CI/CD pipelines, and REST APIs.
• Security Operations: monitoring, threat detection, and security operations tooling (SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability mgmt).
• Compliance: support for NIST 800-53, CSF 2.0, ISO 27001 with evidence collection.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure hybrid/multi-cloud network architectures with zero-trust access controls and segmentation.
• Own and operate next-gen firewall platforms (Palo Alto, Fortinet) including policy architecture, NAT, URL filtering, SSL/TLS decryption, and threat tuning.
• Architect and own secure remote access solutions (VPN, ZTNA, site-to-site) with certificate-based authentication and IdP integration.
• Drive IaC and automation using Terraform, Python, CI/CD, and REST APIs for configuration, firewall policies, and security baselines.
• Oversee 24/7 network security monitoring, traffic analysis, threat detection, vulnerability assessments, and remediation.
• Lead NAC initiatives via 802.1X across wired and wireless environments.
• Collaborate with Product Security, SRE, IT, and Software Engineering on cross-functional security programs.

Skills

6+ years experience

Zero-trust networking

VPN/ZTNA

Cloud security

IaC automation

Python

Terraform

CI/CD

REST APIs

SIEM/IDS/IPS

NAC/802.1X

TLS/PKI

Security compliance

Tools

Palo Alto Networks

Fortinet

AWS NFW

WAFs

IDS/IPS

Zscaler/Netskope/Prisma Access

Kubernetes

Job description

Zoox's Network Security team architects and defends the digital borders of the company — from corporate offices to engineering labs and product/mission environments. As a Network Security Engineer, you will design, implement, and operate security controls across Zoox's enterprise, OT networks, and cloud infrastructure spanning on‑premises data centers and public cloud environments (AWS, GCP), partnering closely with Network Engineering, IT, Product Security, and Software Engineering teams.

In This Role, You Will...

• Design, implement, and maintain secure hybrid/multi‑cloud network architectures (AWS/GCP, CloudWAN); enforce zero‑trust access controls and network segmentation across corporate, data center, lab, and edge environments; develop and maintain related policies, standards, and architecture diagrams
• Own and operate next‑generation firewall platforms (Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet), managing policy architecture, segmentation, NAT, URL filtering, SSL/TLS decryption, and threat prevention tuning
• Architect, operate, and own the lifecycle of secure remote access solutions (VPN, ZTNA, site‑to‑site tunnels), ensuring high availability, certificate‑based authentication, and integration with identity providers (SAML, Entra ID)
• Drive automation and Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) using Terraform, Python, CI/CD, and REST APIs for configuration management, firewall policies, and security baselines; integrate LLM‑based tools to streamline operational tasks and reduce manual toil
• Oversee security operations including 24/7 network security monitoring, traffic analysis, threat detection, vulnerability assessments, and remediation; support compliance requirements by conducting security reviews for new projects and infrastructure changes
• Drive 802.1X/certificate‑based Network Access Control (NAC) initiatives across wired and wireless environments
• Collaborate with team members and contribute to cross‑functional security initiatives with Product Security, SRE, IT, and Software Engineering teams

Qualifications

• 6+ years of network security engineering experience securing enterprise, cloud, and OT/lab environments
• Platform Expertise: Deep, hands‑on expertise in next‑gen firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet), AWS NFW, WAFs, IDS/IPS, NAC/802.1X, PKI, VPN, and ZTNA solutions (Zscaler, Netskope, Prisma Access, or equivalent)
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of core network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLAN, 802.1X, TLS/PKI) and cloud networking security principles (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Automation: Hands‑on experience with IaC and automation tooling including Terraform, Python, CI/CD pipelines, and REST APIs
• Security Operations: Experience with network security monitoring, threat detection, and security operations tooling (SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability management platforms), including integration with network controls
• Compliance: Proven experience supporting major compliance initiatives (NIST 800‑53, CSF 2.0, ISO 27001), including control implementation and evidence collection

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience in autonomous vehicle, robotics, IT/OT or automotive environments
• Certifications: PCNSE, AWS Security Specialty, CCNA
• Experience experimenting with or deploying AI/ML‑based security capabilities (e.g., anomaly detection, behavioral analytics, LLM‑driven copilots) in network or cloud security workflows

$181,000 - $218,000 a year

Zoox offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes a salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, and potentially a sign‑on bonus. The listed range applies only to the base salary and may vary based on geographic location and level. Compensation comprises salary, RSUs, stock appreciation rights, and other perks.

Zoox also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off (e.g., sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, health insurance, long‑term care insurance, long‑term and short‑term disability insurance, life insurance, and Zoo‑stock appreciation rights.

About Zoox

Zoox is developing the first ground‑up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility‑as‑a‑service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast‑moving and highly execution‑oriented team.

Accommodations

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please reach out to [e-mail] or your assigned recruiter.

Final Note

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.