NorthwoodSpace
Senior Network Engineer
Torrance, CA · Senior
No sponsorship$171k-$800kDetected 32 days ago
TypeScriptAWSAzureCloud PlatformsAnsibleCybersecurityNetwork SecuritySIEMIncident ResponseProcurementFirewallVPNCiscoNetwork MonitoringZero TrustNetwork EngineeringCommunicationCollaboration
About the role
- If you like solving complex challenges and seeing your work deployed around the world with real impact, Northwood is the place to do it.
- This role reports to the Head of Security.
Responsibilities
- Design and build LAN infrastructure for corporate offices and facilities, including switching, routing, VLAN design, and network segmentation strategies that support enterprise workloads.
- Own network lifecycle management across facilities, including hardware procurement, capacity planning, firmware management, and documentation.
- Deploy and manage enterprise wireless infrastructure across multiple facilities, ensuring secure wireless access for corporate users and isolated network segments for operational and ITAR-controlled systems.
- Implement zero-trust network architecture across Northwood's facilities and cloud environments, including microsegmentation, identity-aware access controls, and least-privilege network policies.
- Deploy, configure, and manage FortiGate firewall infrastructure, including policy management, network segmentation, and security zone enforcement for government and ITAR-controlled workloads.
- Collaborate with the security engineering team to implement network-based detection controls, integrate network telemetry with SIEM platforms, and support incident response efforts.
- Ensure network architecture supports compliance requirements for CUI handling, including appropriate segmentation between commercial and government workloads.
- Implement network monitoring and observability tooling to maintain visibility into performance, availability, and security posture across all network segments.
- Develop and maintain network automation using tools such as Ansible, NetBox, or equivalent, reducing manual operational burden and enforcing configuration consistency.
- Document network architecture, configurations, and standard operating procedures to support compliance audits and operational continuity.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline and 5+ years of enterprise networking experience, or 7+ years of enterprise networking experience without a degree.
- Hands-on experience with enterprise switching and routing, VLAN design, and network segmentation in production environments.
- Experience designing and implementing zero-trust network architectures, including microsegmentation and identity-aware access controls.
- Hands-on experience with Cloudflare, including Zero Trust, tunnels, and DNS.
- Experience deploying and managing enterprise wireless infrastructure across multiple facilities.
- Proficiency with network monitoring, automation, and troubleshooting tools.
- U.S. citizenship or status as a lawful permanent resident required to conform with ITAR export regulations.
Nice to have
- Active TS clearance or higher.
- Proficiency with network automation tools including Ansible and NetBox.
- Industry certifications such as CCNP, ACNP, or equivalent enterprise networking credentials.
- Background in aerospace, defense, critical infrastructure, or other government-adjacent regulated industries.
- Experience with ITAR compliance and network isolation requirements for controlled technical information.
- Familiarity with CMMC, NIST 800-171, and DFARS compliance requirements as they relate to network architecture.
- Experience integrating network infrastructure with identity management platforms such as Okta or Azure Active Directory.
- Additional Information:
Compensation
- $171k-$800k
Company info
- If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.
Visa & Work Authorization
- citizenship or status as a lawful permanent resident required to conform with ITAR export regulations
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