Network Security Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Michigan.

📋 Description

• Develop the enterprise network security architecture and technology roadmap.

• Spearhead the strategy for Zero Trust, SASE, Prisma Access, firewalls, proxies, Cisco ISE, SD-WAN, wireless, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, and F5 technologies.

• Create secure and reliable connectivity solutions for Ford’s enterprise, manufacturing, cloud, supplier, dealer, and partner environments.

• Update legacy VPN and DMZ architectures utilizing Zero Trust access models.

• Set security standards, governance practices, and compliance methodologies.

• Collaborate with Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, and F5 to assess capabilities, guide implementation, and manage platform lifecycles.

• Propel network security engineering and platform enhancements.

• Promote network automation and Infrastructure as Code methodologies.

• Oversee the remediation of security vulnerabilities, including urgent and zero-day threats.

• Implement Agentic AI automation in security operations and engineering workflows.

• Advocate for Full Stack Observability and Site Reliability Engineering practices.

• Assist with major incidents, change management, technical escalations, and enterprise network security operations.

• Help ensure 24x7 availability through Follow-the-Sun operations.

• Provide technical guidance during complex troubleshooting and network security challenges.

• Offer technical leadership and mentorship to network security engineers.

• Collaborate with network, cloud, security, infrastructure, manufacturing, and operations teams.

• Convey technical strategies, risks, dependencies, and recommendations to both technical and business stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline—or equivalent relevant experience.

• Over 12 years of experience in enterprise IT.

• More than 6 years of experience in network security engineering.

• Proven experience in defining or implementing enterprise network security architecture, technology strategy, or platform roadmaps.

• Experience in supporting enterprise-scale network environments and operational processes.

• Familiarity with network automation, incident management, problem management, and change management.

• Demonstrated capability to lead technical initiatives, troubleshoot complex issues, and collaborate across engineering and operations teams.

• Experience mentoring engineers or providing technical direction in complex environments.

• Strong expertise in Palo Alto firewalls, Prisma Access, Cisco Umbrella, ZTNA, SASE, and IPS/IDS.

• Hands-on experience with Cisco ISE, SD-WAN/SDN, F5 load balancers, and DNS/DHCP/IPAM, including TCPWave.

• In-depth knowledge of routing, switching, LAN/WAN, MPLS, IPsec VPN, and DMZ architecture.

• Proficient in Wireshark and network packet analysis.

• Experience with enterprise network operations, technical escalations, incident response, and change management.

• Familiarity with network automation and Infrastructure as Code practices.

• Ability to evaluate network security risks and vulnerabilities, prioritize remediation, and effectively communicate technical impacts.

• Relevant certifications such as Cisco CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE and Palo Alto certifications such as PCNSE, PCSE, or PCSP.

• Visa sponsorship is not available.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Immediate access to medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage.

• Flexible family care options.

• Parental leave benefits.

• Programs to help new parents ramp up.

• Subsidized backup childcare services.

• Vehicle discount program available for employees and their family members.

• Management lease options.

• Tuition assistance for further education.

• Established and active employee resource groups.

• Paid time off for individual and team community service activities.

• Generous paid holiday schedule, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

• Paid time off benefits.

• Option to purchase additional vacation time.