Senior Network Security Engineer II

Aledade, Inc.

Senior Network Security Engineer II at Aledade. Leading design and implementation of network security infrastructure with a focus on compliance and innovative solutions.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDockerFirewallsGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of network security infrastructure
Build secure systems and manage engineering teams
Ensure compliance with security standards and alignment with company objectives
Support architecture, design, implementation, and operations of network and cloud infrastructure
Manage critical incidents and ensure reliable network operations including DDI, Firewall, VPN and load balancing
Provide technical leadership and coach junior members of the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
7+ years of experience in network security engineering or related roles, including experience with cloud networking and security.
Expertise in securing cloud environments such as AWS (e.g., VPCs, IAM, Security Groups), Azure (e.g., VNets, NSGs, Azure Firewall), or GCP (e.g., Cloud Armor, Cloud VPN).
Hands-on experience with network security tools including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, encryption, DLP (Zscaler, Palo Alto etc).
Hands-on experience with network security monitoring tools (eg: wireshark), SIEMs, and incident response.
Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation for networking automation.
Certifications such as AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty, CCNP Security, or equivalent are highly desirable.
Familiarity with DevSecOps and security monitoring in CI/CD environments and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience with Zero Trust models, microsegmentation, and cloud-native security solutions (e.g., AWS Security Hub, Azure Sentinel).
Experience leading large-scale network security projects, from planning and implementation to monitoring and assessment.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with attention to detail.
Previous experience in healthcare, finance, or government sectors, particularly in managing network security within compliance frameworks like HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or SOX.
Ability to automate network security tasks using Python, Bash, or other scripting languages, improving efficiency and response times for security events.
Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
Strong background in handling network-related incidents and conducting forensic analysis to uncover the cause and impact of security breaches.
Certifications such as CISSP, CCNP, CEH, or similar are strongly preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work schedules and the ability to work remotely are available for many roles
Health, dental and vision insurance paid up to 80% for employees, dependents and domestic partners
Robust time-off plan (21 days of PTO in your first year)
Two paid volunteer days and 11 paid holidays
12 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents
Six weeks paid sabbatical after six years of service
Educational Assistant Program and Clinical Employee Reimbursement Program
401(k) with up to 4% match
Stock options
And much more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

network security engineeringcloud networkingAWSAzureGCPfirewallsVPNsIDS/IPSInfrastructure-as-Codescripting

Soft Skills

technical leadershipcoachinganalytical skillstroubleshootingattention to detailcommunicationdocumentation

Certifications

AWS Certified Advanced Networking SpecialtyCCNP SecurityCISSPCEH