Sr Network Security Engineer

About This Opportunity

Our talent team at Get A Job.ai is representing a confidential healthcare technology organization in their search for a Senior Network Security Engineer. This hands-on security leadership role will be responsible for designing, configuring, and operating network security across a cloud-primary infrastructure, physical locations, and a remote-first workforce in alignment with regulatory obligations including HIPAA and CMS requirements.

Reporting to the Director of Cybersecurity Operations, you will define network security requirements, validate architectures, perform security assessments, and partner closely with infrastructure teams to protect Medicare and Medicaid protected health information (PHI). You will serve as the subject matter expert on network security, driving zero-trust strategy and supporting incident response.

Responsibilities

Network Security Strategy & Architecture

• Define and maintain network security requirements, standards, and baselines for cloud, on-premises, and remote-access environments
• Review and validate network architecture and design changes from a security perspective, providing requirements and sign-off
• Drive zero-trust networking strategy across cloud, physical, and remote-workforce environments
• Evaluate and provide security requirements for new network security technologies (SASE/SSE platforms, NDR, DNS security)
• Define network-layer controls for enterprise AI service traffic, including egress policies and data-leakage protections
• Partner with Infrastructure, DevOps, Cloud Engineering, and Application Development teams to embed network security controls

Security Reviews & Assessments

• Conduct security reviews of network environments including firewall infrastructure, Azure network controls, AWS network controls, and ZTNA/VPN platforms
• Lead periodic firewall rule reviews, segmentation validation, and access-path analysis
• Validate secure configuration of network devices against industry benchmarks and internal standards
• Coordinate vulnerability management for network-related vulnerabilities
• Lead architecture-level network security review for new initiatives and applications
• Develop and report network security posture metrics to leadership

Incident Response & Threat Detection

• Serve as senior escalation point for network-related security incidents
• Lead network forensics activities including packet capture analysis, flow analysis, and log review
• Utilize SIEM and XDR platforms during incident investigation and response
• Lead network-specific threat hunting aligned to MITRE ATT&CK and current threat intelligence
• Direct network-layer containment actions during active incidents
• Contribute to post-incident reviews and recommend improvements

Monitoring & Compliance

• Provide security oversight of network monitoring tools including NDR, IDS/IPS, and DNS security
• Collaborate with SOC analysts on tuning network-layer detections
• Maintain documentation for network security standards, procedures, and runbooks
• Provide network security input into risk assessments
• Partner with GRC function to evidence controls for NIST 800-53, HIPAA, SOC 2, and CMS audits
• Review and approve WAF and firewall policy changes and security exceptions

What We're Looking For

Required Experience & Skills:

• 6–8 years of progressive experience in network engineering and/or network security, with at least 3 years in a dedicated network security role and demonstrated cloud network security experience
• Strong knowledge of information security and network security principles across cloud, on-premises, and remote-workforce environments
• Hands-on experience with Fortinet firewall environments (FortiGate, FortiAnalyzer, FortiManager) at scale
• Demonstrated knowledge of cloud network security in Microsoft Azure (NSGs, Azure Firewall, Application Gateway/WAF, private endpoints, hub-and-spoke design, ExpressRoute/VPN gateways)
• Knowledge of AWS network security (security groups, NACLs, AWS Network Firewall, WAF, Transit Gateway, PrivateLink)
• Experience with ZTNA and secure remote access for distributed workforces
• Demonstrated experience with network segmentation, micro-segmentation, and zero-trust networking principles
• Proficiency in network protocols, routing, switching, TLS inspection, and packet/flow analysis
• Proven ability to investigate and respond to network-based security incidents
• Strong understanding of healthcare-relevant regulatory requirements (HIPAA, NIST 800-53, SOC 2, CMS)
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)

Preferred Certifications:

• Fortinet NSE 4 / NSE 5 / NSE 7, Microsoft AZ-700, AWS Advanced Networking Specialty or AWS Security Specialty, CISSP, CCNP Security, or GIAC GCIA / GCIH

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience in healthcare, financial services, or other regulated industries
• Familiarity with cloud-primary, remote-first organizations
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code and automation for network security (Terraform, Ansible, scripting)

Working Conditions:

• Office and remote work available
• Up to 10% travel expected
• Location: United States

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, one of our experienced recruiters will review your background and schedule a screening conversation to understand your experience, goals, and fit for this role. If we move forward together, we will submit your profile to our client for consideration. We ask that you do not contact the client directly, as we manage the interview process on your behalf to ensure the best outcome for all parties.

Pay

Pay via Get A Job.ai: $116,000 - $130,500. Actual compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, and geographic location.

Equal Opportunity

Get A Job.ai is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.