Staff Network Security Engineer

DigitalOcean

Staff Network Security Engineer at DigitalOcean, securing global network infrastructure and leading security initiatives. Collaborating with engineering teams to architect security best practices.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $168,800 - $211,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DNSGoGrafanaLinuxPrometheusPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and enforce network security architecture standards
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to security and network engineering teams
Lead network security assessments, including threat modeling and intrusion detection
Develop and deploy advanced security automation and tooling
Collaborate with network engineers to integrate security controls and telemetry
Participate in incident response efforts related to network security incidents
Drive the security review process for all network infrastructure or product changes
Promote security best practices through documentation, tooling, and cross-team collaboration

Requirements

What you’ll need

8-10 years of experience in network security engineering, network penetration testing, or security-focused infrastructure roles
Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Deep understanding of Layer 2/3/4 networking protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, VRRP, LACP) and their security implications
Deep understanding of DDoS attack vectors and mitigation strategies
Extensive experience in designing and building secure networks from the ground up
Experience leading projects and providing technical guidance to cross-functional teams
Proficiency in scripting/programming languages such as Python or Go for automation and tooling
Familiarity with Corero, Cloudflare, Juniper, Arista, or Ciena network platforms
Strong Linux experience and familiarity with firewall, routing, and DNS security
Understanding and experience with Network Intrusion Detection principles and tooling
Knowledge of MPLS, BGP-LU, and SDN architectures from a security perspective
Hands-on experience with observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK stack
Comfortable with Git-based workflows and collaborative development

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career development resources
Reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education
Access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses
Employee Assistance Program
Local Employee Meetups
Flexible time off policy
Bonus potential based on company and individual performance
Equity compensation options including grants and Employee Stock Purchase Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

network security engineeringnetwork penetration testingLayer 2 networking protocolsLayer 3 networking protocolsLayer 4 networking protocolsDDoS attack mitigationscripting languagesPythonGoNetwork Intrusion Detection

Soft Skills

technical leadershipmentorshipcommunication skillscollaborationproject leadershiptechnical guidance