DevOps Network Security Engineer

Piper Companies is seeking a DevOps Network Security Engineer to join a growing technology team in a contract to hire position who will work onsite Tuesday through Thursday in Raleigh, NC . The ideal DevOps Network Security Engineer has expertise in network security, firewall management, and cloud infrastructure, with a strong focus on system stability and secure DevOps practices.

Responsibilities for the DevOps Network Security Engineer:

• Design, configure, and manage network security controls, including AWS security groups and VPN configurations.
• Strengthen and maintain firewall infrastructure across multiple regions (Fortigate preferred)
• Support secure CI/CD pipeline operations and infrastructure automation using tools like Jenkins, GitLab, or CircleCI.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot application issues and support production environments.
• Proactively manage security patches, address vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance with security standards.
• Participate in after-hours deployments, on-call rotations, and scheduled maintenance activities.
• Contribute to the management of hybrid Linux and Windows environments, including container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes and AWS

Qualifications for the DevOps Network Security Engineer:

• 4+ years of experience in a Network Security or related DevOps role.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and obtain and maintain an Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS (console and CLI).
• Proficiency with Fortigate, Palo Alto, or similar firewall technologies.
• Experience with security tools such as vulnerability scanners and antivirus solutions.
• Solid background in CI/CD tools and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, Salt, Chef, etc.).
• Proven expertise in Windows system administration.
• Deep understanding of Linux systems and container orchestration platforms.
• Experience managing and tuning SQL Server and PostgreSQL in production environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.

Compensation/Benefits for the DevOps Network Security Engineer:

• Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 annually
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave (as required by law), and Paid Holidays

This position opens for applications on 5/16/2025. Applications will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.