Principal Network Security Administrator

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

5% matching 401(k) plan

Annual cash bonus opportunity

Financial support and pet insurance

Mental health resources and volunteer

Employee stock program and foundation

Job summary

Our client is seeking a Principal Network Security Administrator to lead security architecture in a remote, US-based environment within the healthcare space. You will drive the Zero Trust, DNS security, and IPAM roadmap, owning critical security platforms and guiding the security posture across the enterprise.

Responsibilities include expanding Zero Trust access, securing vendor remote access, and maturing CASB, DLP, and Generative AI controls while mentoring engineers and shaping scalable

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on enterprise network security engineering.
• Expert-level DNS/DHCP, IPAM, and DNS Security administration.
• Experience implementing Zero Trust in production environments.
• Strong communication to translate technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the security architecture and roadmap for Zero Trust and DNS Security/IPAM.
• Own enterprise DNS security and IP address management platforms, ensuring operational excellence.
• Architect and expand Zero Trust access for secure user/app connectivity.
• Set strategy for secure third-party access through the secure vendor remote access platform.
• Support and mature CASB, Generative AI Control, and DLP initiatives.
• Research emerging security technologies and produce gap analyses.
• Drive segmentation and security automation strategies to reduce exposure.
• Create documentation and standards for scalable secure operations.
• Mentor engineers through complex network security issues and best practices.

Skills

Zero Trust

DNS security

IPAM

Networking security

Security monitoring

TCP/IP

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

DNS/DHCP administration

Vendor remote access platforms

Security logging/monitoring tooling

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Principal Network Security Administrator to join the team of a leader in the Healthcare space.

This role will shape network security strategy and strengthen secure connectivity across the enterprise in a healthcare environment. You will own critical security platforms and help guide the roadmap for Zero Trust, DNS security, and IP address management. In close partnership with infrastructure and security stakeholders, you will drive scalable controls, improve resilience, and support the organization's overall security posture.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $120,000 – $144,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead the security architecture and roadmap for Zero Trust and DNS Security/IPAM
• Own enterprise DNS security and IP address management platforms, ensuring operational excellence
• Architect and expand Zero Trust access for secure user/app connectivity
• Set strategy for secure third-party access through the secure vendor remote access platform
• Support and mature CASB, Generative AI Control, and DLP initiatives
• Research emerging security technologies and produce gap analyses
• Drive segmentation and security automation strategies to reduce exposure
• Create documentation and standards for scalable secure operations
• Mentor engineers through complex network security issues and best practices

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands‑on experience in enterprise network security engineering
• Expert‑level knowledge in IPAM and DNS/DHCP, plus DNS Security administration
• Experience implementing Zero Trust in production environments
• Proven track record managing secure vendor remote access with security controls
• Strong foundational skills in TCP/IP, routing, and security logging/monitoring
• Excellent communication skills for translating technical systems to diverse audiences
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits from day one
• 5% matching 401(k) plan
• Annual cash bonus opportunity
• Financial support and pet insurance
• Mental health resources and volunteer paid days off
• Employee stock program and foundation donation matching

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.