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Network Security Engineer

CFS
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/30/2026
Position: Network Security Engineer

Salary: $100,000 - 130,000

Benefits: Free Healthcare, Retirement Plan w/ match, 3.5 Weeks PTO, etc.

Location: East Lansing, MI area (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.

Job 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.

Salary : $100,000 - $130,000

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