Creative Financial Staffing (CFS)
Network Security Engineer
Creative Financial Staffing (CFS), Grand Rapids, Michigan, us, 49528
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Base pay range : $100,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr Job type: Contract-to-Hire Position details
Position:
Network Security Engineer Location:
East Lansing, MI area (Onsite) Employer:
Creative Financial Staffing | ESOP Committee Salary:
$100,000 - 120,000 Benefits:
Competitive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance with $0 cost options, Retirement Plan w/ match, 3.5 Weeks PTO, etc. Why You Should Apply Outstanding culture with a family-oriented feel, where technology is highly valued. Competitive compensation and benefits package with $0 cost healthcare options. Work in a modern environment with the latest tools, collaborative spaces, and a strong focus on professional growth. Job Summary
Join a forward-thinking IT Operations team focused on building secure-by-design systems and automating network and security operations. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who thrives in code-driven environments and wants to help shape observability and security infrastructure from the ground up. Responsibilities
Lead efforts to establish and evolve a Network Operations Center (NOC) with strong observability and monitoring capabilities. Engineer and automate network and security operations using tools like Ansible, Python, APIs, and Azure. Develop and maintain tooling for threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response. Configure and manage firewalls, VPNs, and Zero Trust solutions (Cloudflare). Collaborate with InfoSec, SRE, Application Development, and Service Desk teams to align on security priorities and maximize tooling ROI. Support and enhance endpoint protection and secure connectivity (e.g., CrowdStrike, Windows Defender). Troubleshoot access control and infrastructure-related security issues. Participate in incident response and retrospectives as part of an on-call rotation. Contribute to secure infrastructure design and code reviews. Maintain and improve automation for network and security operations using configuration-as-code principles. Qualifications
Experience in observability environments with 24/7 NOC monitoring and incident response workflows. Hands-on experience managing network equipment routers, switches, firewalls, and access points. Familiarity with NOC tooling and observability platforms. Background in security operations, including responding to attacks and incidents. Exposure to server and workstation environments in enterprise settings. Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to own complex technical issues. Effective communicator across technical and non-technical teams. Bonus Experience
Certifications such as CCNA or CCNP (not required). Experience with Cisco networking equipment and Palo Alto firewalls. Scripting or coding experience with Ansible, Python, or personal projects. Familiarity with CrowdStrike, Microsoft Sentinel, and Windows Defender. Experience with TNSR routers and Cloudflare Zero Trust. Experience with Edgcore/SONIC. Knowledge of configuration-as-code tools like Terraform. Seniority
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
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Join to apply for the
Network Security Engineer
role at
Creative Financial Staffing (CFS) . Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Compensation
Base pay range : $100,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr Job type: Contract-to-Hire Position details
Position:
Network Security Engineer Location:
East Lansing, MI area (Onsite) Employer:
Creative Financial Staffing | ESOP Committee Salary:
$100,000 - 120,000 Benefits:
Competitive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance with $0 cost options, Retirement Plan w/ match, 3.5 Weeks PTO, etc. Why You Should Apply Outstanding culture with a family-oriented feel, where technology is highly valued. Competitive compensation and benefits package with $0 cost healthcare options. Work in a modern environment with the latest tools, collaborative spaces, and a strong focus on professional growth. Job Summary
Join a forward-thinking IT Operations team focused on building secure-by-design systems and automating network and security operations. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who thrives in code-driven environments and wants to help shape observability and security infrastructure from the ground up. Responsibilities
Lead efforts to establish and evolve a Network Operations Center (NOC) with strong observability and monitoring capabilities. Engineer and automate network and security operations using tools like Ansible, Python, APIs, and Azure. Develop and maintain tooling for threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response. Configure and manage firewalls, VPNs, and Zero Trust solutions (Cloudflare). Collaborate with InfoSec, SRE, Application Development, and Service Desk teams to align on security priorities and maximize tooling ROI. Support and enhance endpoint protection and secure connectivity (e.g., CrowdStrike, Windows Defender). Troubleshoot access control and infrastructure-related security issues. Participate in incident response and retrospectives as part of an on-call rotation. Contribute to secure infrastructure design and code reviews. Maintain and improve automation for network and security operations using configuration-as-code principles. Qualifications
Experience in observability environments with 24/7 NOC monitoring and incident response workflows. Hands-on experience managing network equipment routers, switches, firewalls, and access points. Familiarity with NOC tooling and observability platforms. Background in security operations, including responding to attacks and incidents. Exposure to server and workstation environments in enterprise settings. Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to own complex technical issues. Effective communicator across technical and non-technical teams. Bonus Experience
Certifications such as CCNA or CCNP (not required). Experience with Cisco networking equipment and Palo Alto firewalls. Scripting or coding experience with Ansible, Python, or personal projects. Familiarity with CrowdStrike, Microsoft Sentinel, and Windows Defender. Experience with TNSR routers and Cloudflare Zero Trust. Experience with Edgcore/SONIC. Knowledge of configuration-as-code tools like Terraform. Seniority
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
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