SimSpace

SimSpace

Senior Network Engineer

Boston Office · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$135k-$205kDetected 40 days ago
SpringCybersecurityNetwork SecuritySOC OperationsIncident ResponseComplianceTCP/IPDNSFirewallVPNCiscoBGP/OSPFZero TrustNetwork EngineeringResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

  • The role combines traditional network engineering responsibilities with expanded ownership of network security operations, secure access technologies, firewall management, web application protection, and vulnerability management.
  • Effective collaboration with infrastructure, cloud, security, and business stakeholders is critical to success in this role.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, support, and secure enterprise network infrastructure and software-defined networking solutions
  • Configure and maintain complex VMware environments leveraging NSX-T, DVS, and software-defined networking technologies
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of resilient, secure, and scalable network architectures
  • Lead network modernization initiatives, including technology refreshes, architecture improvements and capacity planning
  • Perform troubleshooting of complex network and security incidents, including outages, performance issues, routing failures, VPN issues, and other network events
  • Support enterprise LAN/WAN, internet connectivity, data center networking and cloud networking initiatives.
  • Perform troubleshooting of complex network and security incidents, including outages, performance issues, routing failures, VPN issues, and security events
  • Manage web application firewall (WAF) and edge security technologies, including rulesets, custom protections, bot mitigation, and application-layer threat prevention
  • Support centralized logging, security monitoring, alerting, and threat analysis activities across network and security platforms

Requirements

  • 8+ years of network engineering experience
  • 5+ years of hands-on network security or security infrastructure experience
  • Strong understanding of enterprise networking concepts, protocols, and infrastructure design
  • Deep knowledge of routing, switching, TCP/IP, DNS, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VRFs, VPNs, and network segmentation
  • Experience designing and supporting enterprise LAN, WAN, and data center network architectures
  • Experience managing next-generation firewalls, secure web gateways, web-application firewalls, and zero-trust security platforms
  • Strong hands-on experience with firewall policy management, NAT, IPS/IDS, VPN technologies, and routing protocols
  • Strong understanding of web certificates, PKI, TLS/SSL encryption, certificate lifecycle management, and troubleshooting certificate-related connectivity or inspection issues
  • Proficiency with packet captures, traffic analysis, and network troubleshooting methodologies
  • Familiarity with vulnerability management and security assessment tools

Nice to have

  • CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, or equivalent networking certifications
  • Experience with network automation frameworks and scripting technologies
  • Experience supporting large-scale enterprise or data center environments
  • Experience supporting compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, or CMMC
  • Understanding of AI and automation technologies that improve network operations, monitoring, troubleshooting, and operational efficiency
  • Financial Well-Being.
  • Ownership Opportunities.
  • Referral Rewards.

Skills

  • in-house training, internal and external learning platforms, cyber conferences, industry events, and dedicated time for skill development.
  • Our people are empowered to shape their careers - and it shows.
  • Year over year, SimSpace consistently outperforms industry benchmarks in internal mobility, promotions, and total rewards growth.
  • Who Thrives Here?

Compensation

  • Ownership Opportunities. Equity stock options at hire, with annual performance-based grants-become an invested stakeholder in our shared success.
  • Referral Rewards. Earn $1,500-$3,500 for every qualified hire through our employee referral program.
  • Social Connections. Monthly reimbursements for meaningful connections with teammates through our SocialSpace Community.
  • $135,000 - $205,000 reflecting our confidence in your expertise and impact, with the opportunity for bonuses tied to company performance and individual contributions.
  • In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
  • We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

Benefits

  • Health & Wellness.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus savings plans-coverage starts on day one!
  • Mental Health Support.
  • Access to company-paid counseling, coaching, and resources for you and your family through Spring Health.
  • Plan for your future with a 401(k)-retirement savings plan featuring a company match.
  • Flexible Time Off.
  • SimSpace provides flexible solutions to meet the diverse work-life needs of team members.
  • Parental Leave.
  • Paid leave plans to support you and your loved ones during life's most important moments.
  • Peloton Interactive Wellness Program.
  • Full- and partial- subsidized membership plans and equipment discounts to help you reach your personalized fitness goals.
  • Continuous Learning.

Company info

  • SimSpace serves as an AI Proving Ground where organizations can confidently train, test, and outmaneuver adversaries in any environment.
  • Trusted by allied governments, militaries, enterprises, and research institutions worldwide, SimSpace enables adaptive, AI-ready defenses that stay ahead of evolving threats.
  • Founded in 2015 by experts from U.S. Cyber Command and MIT Lincoln Laboratory, the platform unifies training, testing, and validation in a realistic, live-fire simulation-helping teams evaluate security investments, optimize performance, and compress cyber readiness cycles from months to days.
  • Why join SimSpace?
  • We are an organization that is focused on building our culture and mindfully enhancing our atmosphere every day which is why we have collaborated on an integral value system.
  • Our governing philosophy of being Human Centered is deeply embedded within our value system.
  • We apply this philosophy to every one of our internal team members, external clients, and their customers.
  • How Do We Work?
  • We believe that people are at the center of everything we do.
  • SimSpace fosters a culture of continuous learning, curiosity, and professional growth.

Equal opportunity

  • In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
  • SimSpace is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
  • Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups only apply to jobs if they meet all of the qualifications.
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