Network Security Engineer

Invences Inc.; Middletown, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Invences Inc. seeks a driven Network Automation & Security Engineer to lead automation initiatives, streamline lab processes, and enforce standardization across environments. Excellent communication and hands-on security tooling experience are required to thrive in fast-paced settings.

The role involves partnering with developers to drive automation, creating automated reports and dashboards, and ensuring alignment with project goals and security standards across multiple labs.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto, F5, or similar tech.
• Experience building automated reports and dashboards.
• Ability to make firm, well-reasoned decisions under pressure.
• Leadership and accountability in high-stakes environments.
• Palantir familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with developers to drive automation efforts and streamline workflows.
• Communicate technical requirements clearly to cross-functional teams.
• Serve as a firm yet approachable point of contact for project alignment.
• Work with Palo Alto and F5 to support automation initiatives.
• Design, develop, and implement automated reporting and dashboards.
• Engage stakeholders to reinforce best practices across labs.
• Optionally leverage Palantir capabilities for data integration and analytics.

Skills

Communication

Automation tooling

Network security

Stakeholder engagement

Decision making

Tools

Palo Alto

F5

Palantir

Job description

We are seeking a driven Network Automation & SecurityEngineer to lead automation initiatives, streamlineoperational processes, and ensure consistent standardsacross lab environments. This role requires strongcommunication skills, hands-on experience with networksecurity technologies, and the ability to work confidentlyin high-stakes, fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with developers to drive automation effortsand streamline workflows.
• Communicate technical requirements clearly and efficientlyto cross-functional teams.
• Serve as a firm yet approachable point of contact,ensuring alignment with project goals and standards.
• Work with Palo Alto, F5, and related network securitytechnologies to support automation initiatives.
• Design, develop, and implement automated reporting andcompliance dashboards to track performance and adherenceto standards.
• Engage with stakeholders to reinforce the organization,ensuring other labs follow established best practices.
• Optionally leverage Palantir capabilities to enhance dataintegration, analytics, and reporting.

Requirements:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with theability to convey technical concepts effectively.
• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto, F5, and similarnetworking or security technologies.
• Familiarity with automation tools and frameworks,including development of automated report cards ordashboards.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and make firm,well-reasoned decisions when required.
• Experience working in high-stakes environments whereleadership, clarity, and accountability are critical.
• Working knowledge of Palantir is a plus, but notmandatory.