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MACOM · 3 hours ago

Network Security Engineer

Lowell, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

MACOM is a semiconductor manufacturer specializing in various applications including Data Center and Telecommunications. The Network Security Engineer will focus on securing and guiding the design and implementation of network security best practices within the company’s global network environment.

ElectronicsIndustrialInformation TechnologyInternetMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingSemiconductorTechnical SupportWireless

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Advise on and enforce secure network design principles across a global enterprise environment

Work with network and security colleagues to ensure firewall policies, access controls, and segmentation align with security best practices

Oversee the security aspects of network changes and implementations, ensuring they meet compliance and risk management requirements

Respond to and investigate network security incidents, working closely with SOC and incident response teams to contain and mitigate threats

Conduct risk assessments, security audits, and vulnerability management for network components

Guide the implementation of SD-WAN, cloud-based firewalls, and secure remote access solutions, ensuring they align with security policies

Collaborate with IT and security teams to establish Zero Trust principles, network hardening, and threat detection strategies

Develop and maintain security policies, playbooks, and documentation for network security controls

Provide security expertise for compliance and security initiatives

Qualification

Network security engineeringFirewall securitySD-WAN securityCloud-based firewall solutionsIncident response expertiseNetwork security monitoringRisk assessmentCertifications CCNP SecurityCertifications PCNSECertifications NSE4+Communication

Required

3+ years of experience in network security engineering, focusing on securing enterprise and global networks

Strong knowledge of firewall security and network access control strategies

Experience with SD-WAN security models and secure network segmentation

Understanding of cloud-based firewall solutions (ZScaler, Netskope, Cloudflare etc.) and cloud networking security

Expertise in incident response related to network security events

Familiarity with IDS/IPS, VPN security, and NAC solutions

Strong ability to assess network security risks and recommend mitigation strategies

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical security concepts into business risks and solutions

Experience with SIEM tools and network security monitoring

Certifications such as CCNP Security, PCNSE, NSE4+

Due to ITAR regulations, only candidates who are U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status) will be considered for this position