Network Security Engineer

AMETEK Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking a Network Security Engineer in the United States to design and implement security solutions across firewalls, DMZs, VPNs, and remote access.

This role partners with senior engineers and cross-functional IT teams to advance security architectures and sustain enterprise connectivity. The responsibilities include Tier 3 incident resolution, performance and capacity planning, and ensuring compliance with security standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a technical or business field.
• 5-8 years enterprise network security experience focusing on firewalls, DMZ, VPN, and partner connections.
• Experience in regulated global environments, preferably manufacturing.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work independently and in teams; AI tool usage.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement network security solutions and architectures.
• Provide Tier 3 support and incident resolution for network security.
• Support segmentation, NAC, firewall integration, and compliance requirements.
• Develop implementation plans and technical documentation for projects.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Independent work

AI tooling usage

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Load Balancer Platforms

DMZ environments

VPN/ZTNA

Remote Access technologies

Cloud network security

Automation

Job description

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Reporting to the Network Operations Leader, the Network Security Engineer provides engineering and operational support for the company's network security infrastructure, including firewalls, DMZ environments, partner connectivity, VPN/ZTNA solutions, and remote access services. The position assists with the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of network security technologies to ensure secure, reliable, and cost-effective connectivity across the enterprise.

In this role you will work closely with senior engineers, architects, and cross-functional IT teams to support network security projects, evaluate new technologies, and help deliver solutions aligned with business objectives and established security standards. Additionally, this position assists operational teams with troubleshooting and escalation support for complex network security issues while continuing to develop technical expertise in enterprise network security technologies.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Network Security Engineering & Architecture

• Design and implement network security solutions.
• Develop architecture standards, roadmaps, and best practices.
• Evaluate emerging network security technologies.

Operations & Support

• Provide Tier 3 network security support and incident resolution.
• Manage network security infrastructure performance, availability, and capacity planning.
• Support root cause analysis for major incidents.

Security & Compliance

• Partner with data networking and cybersecurity teams to maintain secure network architectures.
• Support segmentation, NAC, firewall integration, and compliance requirements.
• Manage hardware and software lifecycle planning.
• Coordinate vendor relationships and technology refresh programs.

Project Delivery

• Participate in global infrastructure and business transformation projects.
• Develop implementation plans and technical documentation.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant technical or business field

Experience

• 5-8 years of enterprise network security experience in relevant platforms, technologies and services with a focus on Firewalls, DMZ, VPN, Partner connections, etc.
• Clear understanding of IT Infrastructure lifecycle: Architecture, Design and Operations. Working knowledge of all areas of IT Infrastructure.
• Diverse technical team experience and working with cross-functional teams
• Experience in a regulated global environment, preferably in manufacturing, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision‑making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI‑generated outputs.

Technical Experience

• Managing Load Balancer Platforms (Preferred)
• Managing DMZ environments and Partner connections
• Managing VPN/ZTNA and Remote Access technologies
• Managing cloud network and security infrastructure (preferred)
• Understanding Systems and Infrastructure Lifecycle Management
• Automation experience (preferred)

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to F-1 (student) visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full‑time basis.

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 120,000

Salary Maximum: 150,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here .

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].