Security Engineer: Zero Trust & AI‑Driven Network Defense

Old Republic; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Republic is seeking a Network Security Engineer to join its Information Technology team in Chicago. This full-time role involves operationalizing security architectures across on-premises and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of network security engineering experience, focusing on routing, cloud networking, and Zero Trust design.

Responsibilities include implementing network security solutions, supporting architectural initiatives, and collaborating effectively with subsidiary teams. This position embraces a hybrid schedule and offers the chance to work with leading technologies.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on network and/or network security engineering experience.
• Strong experience with routing, switching, cloud networking, and enterprise protocols.
• Hands-on experience with Zero Trust and hybrid/multi-cloud designs.
• Familiarity with AI-enhanced security technologies and capabilities in AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Responsibilities

• Implement and validate network security solutions aligned with CoE standards.
• Build and maintain proofs-of-concept and reference implementations.
• Partner with Security Architects to advance enterprise initiatives.
• Assist in evaluating and piloting network security technologies.
• Document standards and practices for consistent adoption across subsidiaries.

Skills

Network security engineering

Routing and switching

Cloud networking

Enterprise protocols (BGP, OSPF, etc.)

DNS and DHCP

Zero Trust implementation

AI-enhanced security technologies

Tools

Palo Alto Networks

Zscaler

Cisco

VMware NSX

Job description

Old Republic is seeking a Network Security Engineer to join its Information Technology team in Chicago. This full-time role involves operationalizing security architectures across on-premises and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of network security engineering experience, focusing on routing, cloud networking, and Zero Trust design.

Responsibilities include implementing network security solutions, supporting architectural initiatives, and collaborating effectively with subsidiary teams. This position embraces a hybrid schedule and offers the chance to work with leading technologies.