Position: Network Security Engineer
Salary: $100,000 - $120,000
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Location: East Lansing, MI | Onsite

Why You Should Apply:

• Outstanding culture with a family-oriented feel, where technology is highly valued.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package with $0 cost healthcare options.

• Work in a modern environment with the latest tools, collaborative spaces, and a strong focus on professional growth.

Network Security Engineer Summary: Join a forward-thinking IT Operations team focused on building secure-by-design systems and automating network and security operations. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who thrives in code-driven environments and wants to help shape observability and security infrastructure from the ground up.

Responsibilities of the Network Security Engineer:

• Lead efforts to establish and evolve a Network Operations Center (NOC) with strong observability and monitoring capabilities.
• Engineer and automate network and security operations using tools like Ansible, Python, APIs, and Azure.
• Develop and maintain tooling for threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Configure and manage firewalls, VPNs, and Zero Trust solutions (Cloudflare).
• Collaborate with InfoSec, SRE, Application Development, and Service Desk teams to align on security priorities and maximize tooling ROI.
• Support and enhance endpoint protection and secure connectivity (e.g., CrowdStrike, Windows Defender).
• Troubleshoot access control and infrastructure-related security issues.
• Participate in incident response and retrospectives as part of an on-call rotation.
• Contribute to secure infrastructure design and code reviews.
• Maintain and improve automation for network and security operations using configuration-as-code principles.

Preferred Experience of the Network Security Engineer:

• Experience in observability environments with 24/7 NOC monitoring and incident response workflows.
• Hands-on experience managing network equipment routers, switches, firewalls, and access points.
• Familiarity with NOC tooling and observability platforms.
• Background in security operations, including responding to attacks and incidents.
• Exposure to server and workstation environments in enterprise settings.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to own complex technical issues.
• Effective communicator across technical and non-technical teams.

Bonus Experience of the Network Security Engineer:

• Certifications such as CCNA or CCNP (not required).
• Experience with Cisco networking equipment and Palo Alto firewalls.
• Scripting or coding experience with Ansible, Python, or personal projects.
• Familiarity with CrowdStrike, Microsoft Sentinel, and Windows Defender.
• Experience with TNSR routers and Cloudflare Zero Trust.
• Experience with Edgecore/SONIC.
• Knowledge of configuration-as-code tools like Terraform.

• Competitive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance $0 cost options
• Retirement Plan w/ match
• 3.5 Weeks PTO, etc.

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