Senior Network Security Engineer

Crypto.com; Washington; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) with employer match

Insurance (health/dental/vision)

Hybrid work setup

Job summary

Crypto.com is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to act as the Level 3 escalation point for complex network and security issues across on-prem and AWS environments. You will manage FortiGate, Cisco ASA, and Akamai WAF while handling Arista, Cisco, and F5 infrastructure.

You will collaborate with DevOps to implement Infrastructure as Code, drive automation, and support live cutovers with after-hours escalation as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in computer science or information systems.
• Hands-on experience in production networks across on-prem and AWS environments.
• Experience with firewall configuration, routing, switching, network security, and incident response.
• Knowledge of BGP, OSPF, IPsec, HSRP, QoS.
• Experience with hybrid-cloud networking (AWS VPC, Direct Connect).
• Ability to work independently, prioritize incidents, and communicate during operational issues.

Responsibilities

• Act as Level 3 escalation point for complex network infrastructure, routing, and security issues (on-prem and AWS).
• Maintain and optimize multi-vendor security and perimeter solutions (FortiGate, Cisco ASA, Akamai WAF).
• Manage core network infrastructure (Arista switches, Cisco routers, F5 LTM/GTM, Infoblox).
• Develop and maintain architecture documentation and operational SOPs.
• Bridge infrastructure and DevOps with IaC to automate network deployments and security workflows.
• Research and apply automation/AI tools for security orchestration and network tasks.
• Provide non-office hour escalation support during major live cutovers or emergencies.

Skills

Network engineering

Firewall configuration

Routing & switching

Security incident response

IaC / DevOps collaboration

AI/automation in networks

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related

Tools

FortiGate

Cisco ASA

Akamai WAF

Arista switches

F5 LTM/GTM

Infoblox DNS/DHCP

Job description

• Act as Escalation Point of Contact: Serve as the primary Level 3 escalation point for resolving complex network infrastructure, routing, and security configuration issues across both on-premise Data Centers and AWS environments
• Maintain Multi-Vendor Security & Perimeter Solutions: Responsible for the configuration, maintenance, and optimization of FortiGate Firewalls (On-Prem & AWS), Cisco ASA Firewalls, and Akamai WAF / Anti-DDoS solutions protecting core endpoints
• Manage Core Network & Infrastructure Services: Identify and resolve network issues, bottlenecks, and vulnerabilities across Arista core/access switches, Cisco routers, F5 Load Balancers (LTM/GTM), and Infoblox (DNS/DHCP)
• Develop & Maintain Architecture Documentation: Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation on network topology, hybrid cloud designs, system security configurations, and operational SOPs
• Bridge Infrastructure and DevOps (IaC): Bridge the gap between development and operations by embracing "Infrastructure as Code" (IaC) in close collaboration with DevOps teams to automate network deployments and security workflows
• Integrate AI & Network Task Automation: Research and leverage automation/AI tools (e.g., Tines, n8n, Dify) for Security Orchestration or network task automation to improve operational efficiency
• Provide Support During Non-Office Hours: Provide non-office hour escalation support whenever needed during major live cutovers or critical network emergencies

Responsibilities

• Act as Escalation Point of Contact: Serve as the primary Level 3 escalation point for resolving complex network infrastructure, routing, and security configuration issues across both on-premise Data Centers and AWS environments
• Maintain Multi-Vendor Security & Perimeter Solutions: Responsible for the configuration, maintenance, and optimization of FortiGate Firewalls (On-Prem & AWS), Cisco ASA Firewalls, and Akamai WAF / Anti-DDoS solutions protecting core endpoints
• Manage Core Network & Infrastructure Services: Identify and resolve network issues, bottlenecks, and vulnerabilities across Arista core/access switches, Cisco routers, F5 Load Balancers (LTM/GTM), and Infoblox (DNS/DHCP)
• Develop & Maintain Architecture Documentation: Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation on network topology, hybrid cloud designs, system security configurations, and operational SOPs
• Bridge Infrastructure and DevOps (IaC): Bridge the gap between development and operations by embracing "Infrastructure as Code" (IaC) in close collaboration with DevOps teams to automate network deployments and security workflows
• Integrate AI & Network Task Automation: Research and leverage automation/AI tools (e.g., Tines, n8n, Dify) for Security Orchestration or network task automation to improve operational efficiency
• Provide Support During Non-Office Hours: Provide non-office hour escalation support whenever needed during major live cutovers or critical network emergencies

Requirements

• Relevant education in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline,or equivalent practical experience
• Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting production networks across on-premises data centers and AWS environments
• Experience with firewall configuration, routing, switching, network security, and incident response
• Working knowledge of relevant networking protocols, including BGP, OSPF, IPsec, HSRP, and QoS
• Experience with hybrid-cloud networking, including AWS VPC networking and AWS Direct Connect
• Ability to work independently, prioritize incidents effectively, and communicate clearly during operational issues

  Preferred qualifications

  • Experience with one or more of the following security and edge technologies: FortiGate, Cisco ASA, Akamai WAF, or anti-DDoS solutions
  • Experience with one or more of the following infrastructure technologies: Arista switches, Cisco routers, F5 LTM/GTM, or Infoblox DNS/DHCP
  • CCNP, CCIE, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, CISSP, or equivalent practical experience
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code and network automation
  • Experience with security-orchestration or workflow-automation tools such as Tines, n8n, or Dify
  • Experience executing or supporting live data-center-to-AWS migration cutovers

  Life @ Crypto.com

  Empowered to think big. Try new opportunities while working with a talented, ambitious and supportive team.

  Transformational and proactive working environment. Empower employees to find thoughtful and innovative solutions.

  Growth from within. We help to develop new skill-sets that would impact the shaping of your personal and professional growth.

  Work Culture. Our colleagues are some of the best in the industry; we are all here to help and support one another.

  One cohesive team. Engage stakeholders to achieve our ultimate goal - Cryptocurrency in every wallet.

  Work Flexibility Adoption. Flexi-work hour and hybrid set-up

  Aspire career alternatives through us - our internal mobility program offers employees a new scope.

  Benefits

  Competitive salary

  Attractive annual leave entitlement including: birthday, work anniversary

  401(k) plan with employer match

  Eligible for company-sponsored group health, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance

  Work Flexibility Adoption. Flexi-work hour and hybrid set-up

  Aspire career alternatives through us. Our internal mobility program can offer employees a diverse scope.

  Our Crypto.com benefits packages vary depending on region requirements, you can learn more from our talent acquisition team.

  About Crypto.com:

  Founded in 2016, Crypto.com serves more than 150 million customers and is the world's fastest growing global cryptocurrency platform. Our vision is simple: Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet™. Built on a foundation of security, privacy, and compliance, Crypto.com is committed to accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency through innovation and empowering the next generation of builders, creators, and entrepreneurs to develop a fairer and more equitable digital ecosystem.

  Learn more at https://crypto.com .

  Crypto.comis an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an environment where opportunities are presented to everyone in a fair and transparent way. Crypto.com values diversity and inclusion, seeking candidates with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills that complement and strengthen our team.

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