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Network Security Engineer

Transurban
Alexandria, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/5/2025 CLOSED ON 1/4/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Security Engineer position at Transurban?

This position requires being onsite at our Alexandria office 3 days a week.


Working at Transurban is different; it's a place where you can see the benefits of your work play out in real life, every day. We create transportation solutions-building and operating safer, smarter, and more sustainable roads-to solve pressing transport challenges.


About the role:

We're seeking a Network Security Design Engineer to design and implement network security solutions and ensure seamless connectivity and optimal performance across our roadside networks.


You'll join an innovative team, who support strategic initiatives, enhance network reliability, and drive innovation in network architecture.


As our Network Security Design Engineer, you'll contribute to lasting and positive changes that shape the future of our cities and communities. It's meaningful, challenging and exciting work.


Day-to-day, you will:

  • Develop and design network security solutions to address a wide range of technical challenges, ensuring robust, scalable, and secure network architecture.
  • Implement network security solutions based on approved designs, ensuring minimal disruption to existing services and optimal performance.
  • Provide ongoing support for network operations, including troubleshooting, maintenance, and performance optimization.
  • Ensure all network activities comply with company policies, industry regulations, and best practices, including adherence to IT Service Management (ITSM) policies for incident, request, and change management.
  • Manage and configure firewalls, including developing and implementing security policies to safeguard network infrastructure and ensure compliance with organizational security standards.


This role will suit someone with a curious mind and transferable skills and experiences, including:

  • 5 or more years' experience creating policy, evaluating and monitoring on NGFW platforms (Palo Alto and Panorama preferred).
  • Experience with task automation, including discovering automation use cases and developing solutions.
  • Familiarity with security container networking environments (such as Kubernetes) and relevant security controls.
  • Knowledge of network fabrics security segmentation (Cisco ACI desirable).
  • Experience with Cisco Networking platforms to include ACI, NX-OS, IOS-XE systems.
  • Experience with industrial control systems or intelligent transportation systems (preferred).
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to conceptualize complex computer networks.
  • Proficiency in identifying tasks and activities required to meet customer needs. requirements and setting goals and priorities in line with business objectives.
  • Demonstrated experience defining processes and documenting procedures.
  • Ability to work in a team of infrastructure, network and security professionals.


If you meet some of these requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application.

With a career at Transurban, you'll enjoy a range of benefits, including:

  • A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, STD and LTD insurance and retirement plan.
  • A range of flexible working and leave options, including the option to purchase an additional six weeks of leave each year.
  • 16 weeks paid parental leave (regardless of gender or carer status).
  • Learning and development opportunities to support your career interests.
  • Health and wellbeing support-access to Headspace, Ginger, wellness facilities, and more.
  • Social activities, community give-back programs and paid volunteer days.


It is Transurban's policy to maintain a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that prohibits discriminatory practices, including sexual harassment and harassment based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran or military status (including status as a U.S. uniformed services member or reservist or a spouse, child or qualifying dependent of a service member), or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Transurban's commitment to equal employment opportunity encompasses not only compliance with all civil rights laws, but also our commitment to fostering an environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of employment. We celebrate the diversity of our team and the communities we serve, and we continually challenge ourselves to do more to propel a culture of inclusion and respect at our company, in our communities, and within the transportation industry. Everyone at Transurban plays a role in creating a culture where all individuals can contribute, thrive, and prosper.

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