Infrastructure & Network Security Engineer

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Infrastructure & Network Security Engineer to help design, build, and maintain highly secure enterprise-grade infrastructure and communication systems. This role is ideal for an engineer who combines deep networking expertise, cybersecurity knowledge, cloud infrastructure experience, and strong systems engineering capabilities.

You will play a key role in architecting secure connectivity solutions across global environments while ensuring scalability, performance, reliability, and compliance with modern security standards.

What You'll Do

Network Architecture & Infrastructure

• Design and implement secure, scalable network architectures across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Build and maintain high-performance infrastructure supporting global operations.
• Develop secure communication solutions across distributed systems and environments.
• Evaluate and implement networking protocols, encryption technologies, and security controls.
• Ensure seamless integration with existing infrastructure including firewalls, routers, and intrusion detection systems.

Security Engineering

• Implement and maintain strong authentication and authorization frameworks, including MFA and certificate-based access control.
• Design and deploy secure communication channels using modern encryption standards.
• Establish and enforce access control policies and security best practices.
• Support Zero Trust security initiatives and network segmentation strategies.
• Participate in security reviews, threat modeling, and vulnerability assessments.

Performance & Reliability

• Monitor and optimize network performance, availability, and latency.
• Implement load balancing, redundancy, and failover mechanisms.
• Troubleshoot complex networking, infrastructure, and connectivity issues.
• Improve system resiliency and operational efficiency through automation.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Support compliance initiatives aligned with frameworks such as ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, or similar standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement remediation plans.
• Stay current on emerging cybersecurity threats and evolving best practices.

Operations & Monitoring

• Deploy and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions.
• Maintain infrastructure through patch management, upgrades, and security updates.
• Develop and improve incident response procedures and operational runbooks.
• Collaborate with engineering, security, and DevOps teams to support business objectives.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Network Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, Security Engineering, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals including: Routing & Switching, DNS, TCP/IP, BGP, VPN technologies.
• Hands-on experience administering Linux-based systems.
• Experience with enterprise firewalls, IDS/IPS platforms, and security monitoring tools.
• Experience working with SIEM solutions.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud and on-premises environments.
• Experience with scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or similar languages.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as CISSP, CCNP Security, CEH, or equivalent.
• Experience with Zero Trust Architecture and Software Defined Perimeter (SDP) concepts.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment methodologies.
• Experience with infrastructure automation and security hardening.
• Background working within highly regulated or security-sensitive environments.

Success in This Role

You are someone who:

• Thrives in complex infrastructure environments.
• Takes a proactive approach to security and reliability.
• Enjoys solving difficult networking and systems challenges.
• Can balance security, usability, and operational efficiency.
• Communicates effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ($125,000 USD)
• Equity participation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Fully remote work environment
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge infrastructure and security challenges