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Network Security Engineer

Network Security Engineer

CompanyOpenAI
LocationSan Francisco, CA, USA
Salary$245000 – $310000
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • Strong experience with Cisco IOS, Cisco Meraki, Palo Alto or similar Enterprise network vendors.
  • Strong Routing and Switching experience including routing protocols (BGP, OSPF and MPLS)
  • Experience with Network monitoring tools/protocols and logging pipelines like SNMP, Syslog, Netflow, Elasticsearch (ELK Stack) and Grafana
  • Strong understanding of network security principles including ACLs, Firewalls, VPN, 802.1x authentication, profiling and RBAC
  • Proficiency in a modern programming language (Python, Golang, Ruby, etc.)
  • Strong knowledge of and experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and infrastructure management.
  • Experience managing corporate infrastructure at scale with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices & GitOps workflows (Terraform, Ansible, Chef, etc.) as well as cloud automation best practices.
  • Experience integrating corporate IT infrastructure with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows.
  • Proven track record of developing and maintaining internal tools to streamline IT operations and business processes.
  • Demonstrated experience developing internal automation solutions, such as Slack bots and integrations.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to work cross-functionally with IT, security, and business teams.
  • Clear and concise communication skills to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • A self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Understanding of wireless design, channel planning and site surveys.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and performant network infrastructure, automation workflows, and network security solutions.
  • Drive critical network and IT automation through software development and first-party tooling to optimize network operations, streamline infrastructure management, and enhance IT service delivery.
  • Leverage modern Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) methodologies and GitOps-driven automation to orchestrate network infrastructure, enforce configuration consistency, and scale IT workflows efficiently.
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for IT infrastructure, deploying to progressively tested environments across multiple clouds (Azure, AWS, GCP).
  • Design and implement scalable, network-focused internal tools and dashboards to streamline network operations, optimize network workflows, and provide real-time visibility into network performance.
  • Collaborate with security teams to align IT automation initiatives with Zero Trust principles and compliance frameworks.
  • Implement role-based access controls (RBAC) and mitigate security risks through automated policies.
  • Work cross-functionally to identify areas for IT service improvement and implement self-service solutions.
  • Manage multiple projects and initiatives, ensuring efficiency and alignment with business objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Expertise and experience with SSL Inspection.
  • Deep experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Experience with campus LAN/WAN implementations including DWDM and optical networking.
  • Experience with and knowledge of data center best practices including architecture design and interconnects.