Staff Network Security Engineer
Senior / Staff Network Security Engineer
Locations: New York, Austin, San Francisco, Seattle
Compensation: $150,000 - $300,000 + bonus
Work authorization: Our client is unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time. Only applications from U.S. Citizens and Green Card holders will be considered.
Glocomms is currently partnered with a cutting-edge cloud infrastructure provider that operates high-performance GPU clusters supporting AI research, enterprise innovation, and government-scale computing. As their operations scale globally, they are seeking a Senior or Staff Network Security Engineer to lead the design and implementation of advanced network security strategies.
This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-paced, mission-driven team that values technical excellence, ownership, and a security-first mindset.
Key Responsibilities
- Perimeter & Edge Security: Architect and deploy robust protections at the network edge, including firewalls, proxy layers, WAFs, and CDN-based controls. Harden ingress points against unauthorized access and attack vectors.
- DDoS Mitigation: Build and maintain resilient DDoS defense programs. Monitor traffic, implement rate-limiting and filtering, and respond to volumetric threats.
- Zero-Trust Architecture: Lead the rollout of Zero-Trust principles across cloud and network domains. Enforce least-privilege access, continuous verification, and micro-segmentation.
- Monitoring & Incident Response: Establish comprehensive monitoring systems to detect threats early. Investigate indicators of compromise and coordinate rapid incident response.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Networking, Infrastructure, DevOps/SRE, and Engineering teams to embed security into system design and deployment.
- Leadership & Mentorship: Promote a security-first culture. Mentor junior engineers and advocate for best practices across teams.
- Policy Development: Draft and maintain security policies and SOPs tailored to scalable, distributed environments. Align posture with industry standards.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experience: 5+ years in network security engineering within large-scale cloud or distributed environments.
- Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of edge protection technologies, DDoS mitigation, Zero-Trust models, and cloud security protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, BGP, HTTP/S).
- Cloud Platforms: Experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or custom hyperscale/containerized platforms.
- Security Leadership: Proven ability to lead security initiatives and mentor teams.
- Collaboration Skills: Strong communicator with a track record of partnering across technical teams.
- Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, and SOC 2.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in hyperscale environments or top-tier cloud providers.
- Familiarity with enterprise-grade DDoS/WAF tools (e.g., Cloudflare, AWS Shield, Akamai, Arbor, F5).
- Hands-on experience with IAM, SSO, MFA, and NAC within Zero-Trust networks.
- Scripting skills (Python, Go) for automation and CI/CD security.
- Relevant certifications (CISSP, CCSP, GIAC, AWS/Azure specialties).
- Active engagement in the security community or open-source projects.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package (cash + equity).
- Retirement or pension plan aligned with local standards.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Generous paid time off policy.
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