Cerebras Systems
Network Security Engineer
US and Canada Offices
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 28 days ago
PythonAWSCloud PlatformsTerraformAnsibleCI/CDNetwork SecuritySOC OperationsComplianceTCP/IPDNSFirewallVPNZero TrustNetwork EngineeringCommunication
About the role
- Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs. This architecture allows Cerebras to deliver industry-leading training and inference speeds; over 10 times faster than GPU-based hyperscale cloud inference services.
- This order of magnitude increase in speed is transforming the user experience of AI applications, unlocking real-time iteration and increasing intelligence via additional agentic computation.
Responsibilities
- Design and operate firewall, segmentation, and zero-trust controls across data center, corporate, and cloud (AWS) networks.
- Build and maintain network security infrastructure as code - including firewall rules, policy automation, and CI/CD-driven deployment.
- Lead network lifecycle management: design review, configuration baselines, change automation, and ongoing rule hygiene.
- Build detection capabilities for network-based attacker behaviors and partner with the Detection & Response team on response playbooks.
- Drive periodic firewall rule reviews, segmentation audits, and remediation campaigns to reduce risk and complexity.
- Document network security architecture, controls, and operating procedures in clear runbooks.
- Deep expertise with industry leading firewalls, including policy design, automation, and operations.
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to create clear documentation for both engineers and operators.
- People who are serious about software make their own hardware.
- Build a breakthrough AI platform beyond the constraints of the GPU.
Requirements
- The right candidate brings hands-on network security depth, an automation-first mindset, and the ability to operate across enterprise, data center, and cloud network domains.
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience operating network controls in a major cloud environment (AWS preferred), including VPCs, transit gateways, security groups, and cloud-native firewalls.
Skills
- Master's degree or higher in computer science.
- Strong proficiency with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible) and at least one scripting language (Python preferred).
- Practical understanding of ZTNA, segmentation, and modern network access patterns.
- Solid fundamentals in TCP/IP, routing, switching, DNS, and TLS - with the ability to troubleshoot across the stack.
- Cerebras works with the leading model labs, global enterprises, and cutting-edge AI-native startups.
Company info
- Publish and open source their cutting-edge AI research.
- Work on one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world.
- Enjoy job stability with startup vitality.
- Our simple, non-corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs.
- At Cerebras, we have built a breakthrough architecture that is unlocking new opportunities for the AI industry.
- Apply today and become part of the forefront of groundbreaking advancements in AI!
Equal opportunity
- Cerebras Systems is committed to creating an equal and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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