Motion Recruitment
Staff Network Security Engineer - Remote
Motion Recruitment, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Staff Network Security Engineer - Remote
Our client, a blockchain fintech leader, is seeking a seasoned Remote Staff Security Engineer to strengthen and evolve network security across complex, multi‑cloud ecosystems. In this role, you’ll guide the design, deployment, and continuous advancement of cloud and edge security frameworks that protect large‑scale environments while supporting engineering agility.
Responsibilities
Architect, deploy, and sustain robust network security controls across AWS, GCP, and hybrid environments.
Lead the tuning and operation of Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and DDoS mitigation services, ensuring performance and reliability.
Define and enforce segmentation and firewall policies that limit risk without slowing innovation.
Develop and maintain detection and configuration policies to safeguard critical systems.
Build automation scripts and security guardrails to streamline threat detection, incident containment, and access management.
Collaborate closely with development and infrastructure teams to review network architecture and routing changes.
Continuously refine “secure-by-default” patterns and best practices to raise the organization’s overall security baseline.
Qualifications
8+ years of experience in network and cloud security, with deep expertise in AWS and edge protection.
Proficient in Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and Golang for automation or policy enforcement.
Proven ability to deliver results in fast‑moving, complex environments.
Motivated by the opportunity to help build secure, global‑scale systems that enable open financial connectivity.
Preferred Skills
Experience writing Rego policies for Open Policy Agent (OPA) or other policy‑as‑code frameworks.
Hands‑on experience implementing AWS Network Firewall or GCP Cloud Firewall in production settings.
Background managing Cloudflare configurations and automation at scale.
Familiarity with both GCP and on‑premise infrastructures.
Managed enterprise‑grade WAF or DDoS platforms.
Built or enhanced in‑house DDoS protection systems and automation around edge tools.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
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Responsibilities
Architect, deploy, and sustain robust network security controls across AWS, GCP, and hybrid environments.
Lead the tuning and operation of Web Application Firewalls (WAF) and DDoS mitigation services, ensuring performance and reliability.
Define and enforce segmentation and firewall policies that limit risk without slowing innovation.
Develop and maintain detection and configuration policies to safeguard critical systems.
Build automation scripts and security guardrails to streamline threat detection, incident containment, and access management.
Collaborate closely with development and infrastructure teams to review network architecture and routing changes.
Continuously refine “secure-by-default” patterns and best practices to raise the organization’s overall security baseline.
Qualifications
8+ years of experience in network and cloud security, with deep expertise in AWS and edge protection.
Proficient in Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and Golang for automation or policy enforcement.
Proven ability to deliver results in fast‑moving, complex environments.
Motivated by the opportunity to help build secure, global‑scale systems that enable open financial connectivity.
Preferred Skills
Experience writing Rego policies for Open Policy Agent (OPA) or other policy‑as‑code frameworks.
Hands‑on experience implementing AWS Network Firewall or GCP Cloud Firewall in production settings.
Background managing Cloudflare configurations and automation at scale.
Familiarity with both GCP and on‑premise infrastructures.
Managed enterprise‑grade WAF or DDoS platforms.
Built or enhanced in‑house DDoS protection systems and automation around edge tools.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
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