CFS
Position:
Network Security Engineer
Scroll down the page to see all associated job requirements, and any responsibilities successful candidates can expect. Salary:
$100,000 - 130,000 Benefits:
Free Healthcare, Retirement Plan w/ match, 3.5 Weeks PTO, etc. Location:
East Lansing, MI area (Onsite) 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 of the Network Security Engineer: 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. Preferred Experience of the Network Security Engineer: 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 of the Network Security Engineer: 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 Edgecore/SONIC. Knowledge of configuration-as-code tools like Terraform.
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Network Security Engineer
Scroll down the page to see all associated job requirements, and any responsibilities successful candidates can expect. Salary:
$100,000 - 130,000 Benefits:
Free Healthcare, Retirement Plan w/ match, 3.5 Weeks PTO, etc. Location:
East Lansing, MI area (Onsite) 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 of the Network Security Engineer: 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. Preferred Experience of the Network Security Engineer: 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 of the Network Security Engineer: 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 Edgecore/SONIC. Knowledge of configuration-as-code tools like Terraform.
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