Gruve
Network Security Engineer
Edison, New Jersey, United States · Full-time
No sponsorship$80k-$150kDetected 2 days ago
PythonCloud PlatformsAnsibleLLMsCybersecurityNetwork SecurityDetection EngineeringComplianceTCP/IPDNSFirewallVPNCiscoZero TrustHIPAACollaborationCISSP
About the role
- The Network Security Engineer will join the US Solutions Delivery team, implementing and supporting enterprise firewall and network security solutions across customer environments.
- This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role centered on Cisco ASA and FTD platforms, and NGFW deployments.
- Troubleshoot and resolve firewall and network security issues, including traffic drops, NAT issues, VPN failures, and routing/DNS/DHCP dependencies
Responsibilities
- Implement and configure enterprise firewall and network security solutions (NGFW/FTD, VPNs, NAT, NAC/ISE, SASE) in alignment with approved designs
- Manage and maintain firewall policies, including access rules, NAT, objects, zones, and security profiles following best practices
- Perform testing and validation of firewall rules and security configurations in lab or staging environments before production deployment
- Support firewall migrations from Cisco ASA and third-party platforms to Cisco FTD
- Identify and implement opportunities for optimization and automation, such as rule cleanup, standardization, and workflow improvements
- Collaborate with architects, senior engineers, and project managers to ensure accurate and timely solution delivery
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including firewall rules, network diagrams, VPN inventories, and operational runbooks
- We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best work.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field
- 2-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on firewall design and implementation
- Proven expertise in troubleshooting firewall and VPN connectivity issues, including NAT, routing, and policy-related problems
- Experience working with multi-instance firewall environments
- Strong understanding of core networking concepts: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, subnetting, NAT, VPNs, and routing/switching fundamentals
- The engineer should be US Citizen and willingness to travel is required.
- Please note that Gruve does not provide visa sponsorship for this position; candidates must be U.S. citizens to apply.
Nice to have
- CCNP Security certification or equivalent demonstrated expertise
- Experience with Cisco Secure Access, Umbrella, or XDR platforms.
- Knowledge of Zero trust/SASE implementations.
- Knowledge of Cisco ISE for NAC/802.1X integration alongside firewall deployments
- Experience with security automation and scripting (Python, Ansible, APIs)
- CISSP, GIAC, or other industry-recognized security certifications
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks (PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2, NIST)
- This is a full-time role with Gruve.
Skills
- Gruve is an innovative software services startup dedicated to transforming enterprises to AI powerhouses.
Compensation
- $80,000 - $150,000 USD + Benefits
Benefits
- At Gruve, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Equal opportunity
- Gruve is an equal opportunity employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Please note that Gruve does not provide visa sponsorship for this position; candidates must be U.S. citizens to apply.
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