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Network & Security Engineer

Ren
Location
Hudson, Ohio
Posted
23 days ago
Department
Security Operations
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 3+ years of experience in network engineering or network security roles
  • Solid understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, routing/switching fundamentals)
  • Experience with firewall platforms and security appliances
  • Hands-on experience with cloud networking and secure configuration (AWS, Azure, or GCP — VPCs, security groups, encryption)
  • Experience identifying and remediating cloud misconfigurations
  • Familiarity with VPN technologies, IDS/IPS, and basic SIEM/log analysis tools
Nice to have
  • Relevant certifications: CCNA/CCNP, Security+, CySA+, or cloud security certifications (AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer)
  • Experience with cloud security posture management (CSPM) or cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) tooling
  • Exposure to zero-trust network concepts
  • Experience with container/Kubernetes networking and security
What the job really is

The Network and Security Engineer role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining network infrastructure and security controls across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments. Daily tasks include configuring network devices, managing security operations, responding to incidents, and collaborating with various teams to enhance the organization's security posture.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Hands-on infrastructure role may require on-call rotation for incidents
  • Collaboration with multiple teams may lead to a dynamic work environment
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