Senior Network Security Engineer — Palo Alto & Cloud Defense

Robotic Technologies Automation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 91,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Robotic Technologies Automation is seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer in Austin, TX to design, implement, and optimize enterprise security across on-prem and multi-cloud environments. You will lead security initiatives, mentor engineers, and drive secure network architectures while coordinating across teams.

The role requires extensive experience in firewall and network security, plus strong scripting for automation and compliance with major security frameworks.

Qualifications

• Palo Alto Firewalls: hands-on admin, config, rules, troubleshooting, optimization.
• Network Security: TCP/IP, routing, VPN, WAN/LAN, perimeter defense.
• Security Technologies: WAF, IDS/IPS, SIEM, EDR, DLP, CASB, NAC.
• Cloud Security: AWS and Azure environments.
• Automation: Python, PowerShell, or Bash scripting.
• Security Frameworks: NIST, CIS Controls, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, ISO 27001.
• Technical Leadership: lead security initiatives, mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, maintain, and optimize Palo Alto firewalls.
• Manage perimeter security platforms, WAF, IDS/IPS, VPN, and NAC.
• Implement secure architectures across on-prem, AWS, and Azure.
• Monitor security events, threat hunting, and incident investigations.
• Conduct security assessments and ensure compliance with standards.
• Automate security operations using scripting.
• Maintain network diagrams, runbooks, and SOPs.
• Lead cross-functional security projects and mentor engineers.
• Participate in maintenance windows and incident response.

Skills

Palo Alto Networks Firewalls

Network Security

Security Technologies

Cloud Security

Automation

Security Frameworks

Technical Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in cyber-related field

Master's degree in Cybersecurity / IT or related field

Tools

Job description

Robotic Technologies Automation is seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer in Austin, TX to design, implement, and optimize enterprise security across on-prem and multi-cloud environments. You will lead security initiatives, mentor engineers, and drive secure network architectures while coordinating across teams.

The role requires extensive experience in firewall and network security, plus strong scripting for automation and compliance with major security frameworks.