Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Hampton North is hiring a Platform Network Security Engineer to own network security for a cloud-native environment. The role focuses on zero trust, API security, infrastructure as code, AWS and GCP security, Kubernetes networking, automation, and technical leadership.
Responsibilities
- Design and operate cloud-native network security across AWS and GCP, including VPC architecture, segmentation, and secure connectivity
- Build Layer 7 defenses using WAF, bot management, API gateway and API security, and reverse proxy
- Lead the transition to ZTNA and modern microsegmentation with Zscaler
- Secure Kubernetes networking end to end, including service mesh, network policy, and workload to workload controls
- Codify security infrastructure as policy-as-code in Terraform
- Stand up and tune network detection and response, IPS, and real-time monitoring
- Automate validation and recurring operations with Python, PowerShell, and Shell
- Own initiatives from design through delivery and serve as a technical mentor across teams
Skills
- 7+ years in network and cloud security, ideally from a SaaS, FinTech, or cloud-native software environment
- Layer 7 security experience: Cloudflare, WAF, bot protection, API gateway and API security
- Zscaler or comparable ZTNA and modern segmentation
- Kubernetes and service mesh security
- Terraform and a policy-as-code approach to infrastructure
- Scripting in Python, PowerShell, and Shell
- Working fluency with NIST, CIS, and MITRE ATT&CK
- Bachelor's in a related field or equivalent hands-on experience
- No CTC or sponsorship at this time
- Hands-on depth in AWS, working knowledge of GCP, Azure a plus
Benefits
- 20% annual cash bonus
- 100% remote within the US
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