Senior Network Security Engineer - Zero-Trust & Cloud

Socket.dev; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Dime Commercial Bank is seeking a Network Security Engineer to design, implement, and continuously enhance the bank's cybersecurity and network security architecture. You will work with infrastructure, risk, and leadership teams to strengthen controls and support regulatory compliance across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.

The role emphasizes senior technical contributions, leadership on security projects, and collaboration across departments to improve cyber resilience and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in network engineering, cybersecurity, or security operations.
• Experience with Cisco Firepower, Palo Alto, routing and switching, Azure, AWS, Microsoft security technologies, SIEM, IAM, PAM, EDR, and MDM solutions.
• Experience supporting security programs in highly regulated industries, preferably financial services.
• Strong understanding of FFIEC, GLBA, NIST, CIS, and cybersecurity examination requirements.
• Professional security certifications preferred, including CISSP, CCNP Security, GIAC, OSCP, or CISM.
• Cisco Engineering certifications a plus.
• Comprehensive understanding and technical knowledge in server administration, including GPO deployment, patching, network device configuration, and hardware management.
• Good team player, self-confident, motivated, and independent.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm while multi-tasking and working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to details and good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to stretch routinely beyond defined boundaries to lend skill and expertise to partner with teams across the organization with a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and optimize network security controls including segmentation, VPNs, firewalls, and policy baselines.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex security incidents.
• Design and maintain secure network architectures for on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Lead security-related projects from planning through implementation across departments.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and provide technical guidance to internal teams.
• Participate in incident response, containment, recovery, and post-incident reviews.
• Drive strategic initiatives related to zero-trust security, identity management, and cyber resilience.
• Develop and maintain security architecture documentation aligned with NIST, FFIEC, CIS, and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend security improvements aligned with risk objectives.
• Collaborate with other departments on security-related items and any other duties as assigned by the bank.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Multitasking under pressure

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering

Tools

Cisco Firepower

Palo Alto

Azure

AWS

Microsoft security technologies

SIEM

IAM

PAM

EDR

MDM

GPO deployment

Job description

Dime Commercial Bank is seeking a Network Security Engineer to design, implement, and continuously enhance the bank's cybersecurity and network security architecture. You will work with infrastructure, risk, and leadership teams to strengthen controls and support regulatory compliance across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.

The role emphasizes senior technical contributions, leadership on security projects, and collaboration across departments to improve cyber resilience and