Lead Network Security Engineer

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Role: Lead Network Security Engineer

Duration: 12 Months (Contract to Hire)

Location: Boise, ID (on-site 4 days)

Professional Summary

Seasoned Lead Network Security Engineer with 10 years of experience designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-scale network security solutions in highly regulated and high-performance environments. Proven expertise in securing global infrastructure, driving zero-trust architecture, and leading security initiatives across complex hybrid (on-prem cloud) ecosystems. Strong background in semiconductor/manufacturing environments with a focus on scalability, uptime, and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of enterprise network security architecture across global data centers and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform).
• Drive Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA) initiatives including micro-segmentation and identity-based access controls.
• Manage and optimize firewalls, IDS/IPS, WAF, VPNs, and secure remote access solutions.
• Oversee network threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability remediation efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, DevOps, Cloud, Compliance) to ensure secure infrastructure deployments.
• Lead security audits, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives (ISO 27001, NIST, SOC2).
• Architect and enforce network segmentation strategies for critical manufacturing and R&D environments.
• Implement DDoS protection, secure DNS, and email security controls.
• Mentor and lead a team of network/security engineers; define best practices and SOPs.
• Evaluate and deploy next-gen security tools (SASE, CASB, SD-WAN security integration).
• Ensure high availability and performance of security systems in 24/7 production environments.
  
  

Required Skills & Expertise

Network Security Technologies

• Firewalls: Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/Firepower, Fortinet
• IDS/IPS: Snort, Suricata, Cisco Firepower
• VPN: IPsec, SSL VPN, Zero Trust Access (Zscaler, Prisma Access)
• Web Security: WAF (Akamai, F5, Cloudflare)
  
  

Cloud & Modern Security

• AWS Security (Security Groups, NACLs, GuardDuty, Shield)
• Azure Security Center, NSGs
• SASE, CASB, SD-WAN security frameworks
  
  

Networking

• Routing & Switching (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, MPLS)
• Network segmentation & micro-segmentation
  
  

Security & Compliance

• Zero Trust Architecture
• NIST, ISO 27001, SOC2 frameworks
• Vulnerability Management tools (Qualys, Nessus)
  
  

Tools & Automation

• SIEM: Splunk, QRadar
• Scripting: Python, Bash
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform (nice to have)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting semiconductor or manufacturing environments (highly preferred for Micron context)
• Certifications:
• CISSP
• CCNP/CCIE Security
• CISM or CISA
• Palo Alto / Fortinet certifications
• Experience with OT (Operational Technology) security is a plus
  
  

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
• Excellent stakeholder communication (technical & executive level)
• Ability to drive initiatives independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability