A financial services firm in Virginia is looking to add a new Network Security Microsegmentation Engineer to their team in a Remote capacity. In this role, the Network Security Microsegmentation Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing microsegmentation controls to improve security and reduce lateral movement risk across enterprise environments.
About the Opportunity:
Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and maintain microsegmentation policies using Illumio
Analyze application communication flows and identify workload dependencies
Enforce least-privilege access in alignment with Zero Trust security principles
Deploy segmentation policies across hybrid and on-premises environments
Collaborate with application, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and architecture teams to support secure application communication
Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in Network Security or Cybersecurity Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Hands-on experience with Illumio microsegmentation
Strong understanding of Zero Trust security principles
Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls, ACLs, and traffic analysis
Experience designing and managing firewall policies
Experience troubleshooting network connectivity and security-related issues
Experience supporting both Windows and Linux environments
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Desired Skills:
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCNP Security, PCNSE, CCSM, or Security+
Experience implementing enterprise-scale microsegmentation initiatives
Cloud security experience with Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform
Experience administering Palo Alto Networks or Check Point firewalls
Experience with Splunk or other SIEM platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel, QRadar, Elastic, or LogRhythm
Familiarity with EDR, vulnerability management, and network visibility tools
Scripting or automation experience using PowerShell, Python, or similar languages
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