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Cyber Resource

Senior Network Security Engineer

Richmond, VA · Hybrid

$58 - $75.75/hr

The Sr NSE performs day-to-day activities related to securing VDOTs infrastructure. The Sr NSE ... Ensures network security architecture aligns with operational security standards prior to and after ...

ACL Digital

Network Security Engineer

Mechanicsville, VA · On-site

$75 - $80/hr

Senior Network Security Engineer 08/03/2026 - 06/30/2027 9120 Lockwood Boulevard Mechanicsville, VA ... Key Responsibilities: • Ensures network security architecture aligns with operational security ...

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Network Security Architect

Burbank, CA

... leads Sr. Network Security Engineers in key initiatives and ensures high quality and timeliness of deliverables. Qualifications -5-10 years in high-availability, 24x7 enterprise environments ...

NTT DATA

Senior Network Security Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$56.25 - $73.75/hr

... highly experienced Senior Network Security Engineer to support encryption and decryption ... teams on architecture, deployment planning, and operational readiness. • Work alongside ...

Wipro Limited

Senior Network Security Engineer

Novi, MI · On-site

$60K - $135K/yr

Senior Network Security Engineer City: Novi State/Province: Michigan Posting Start Date: 7/14/26 ... Provide input on architecture, design, and evolution of network and network security platforms

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for sr network security architect in the United States is $172,875.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $180,000.00 and $210,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Sr Network Security Architect designs, implements, and maintains secure network infrastructures to protect an organization's data and systems from cyber threats. They assess security risks, develop strategies to mitigate vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. This role involves working closely with IT teams, conducting security assessments, and recommending improvements to enhance network security. Additionally, they stay updated on emerging threats and technologies to continuously strengthen security measures.

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To thrive as a Sr Network Security Architect, you need deep expertise in network architecture, cybersecurity principles, vulnerability assessment, and security policy development, often backed by a relevant degree and significant hands-on experience. Familiarity with firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM tools, and certifications such as CISSP or CCNP Security is highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, communication, and leadership skills help in collaborating across teams and presenting complex security concepts to stakeholders. These capabilities are vital to designing robust security infrastructures and proactively defending organizations against evolving threats.

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Senior Network Security Engineer

Cyber Resource

Richmond, VA • Hybrid

$58 - $75.75/hr

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Posted 9 days ago

Job description

VDOT is seeking an experienced Sr Network Security Engineer (Sr NSE) to implement and support the agency’s IT network, cloud, and computing infrastructure. The Sr NSE performs day-to-day activities related to securing VDOTs infrastructure.

The Sr NSE performs day-to-day activities related to securing, documenting, performing research, analysis, design, and implementation of VDOT’s network and computing related infrastructure.

The Sr NSE will support a hybrid enterprise environment consisting of approximately 300 statewide locations, Palo Alto firewalls, Azure networking, ExpressRoute connectivity, WAF technologies, Splunk SIEM, SD-WAN, and mission-critical public-facing applications. The role partners closely with Infrastructure, Cloud Engineering, and the Information Security Office to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of VDOT’s network infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensures network security architecture aligns with operational security standards prior to and after deployment.

• Lead investigation and containment of network security incidents.

• Review firewall rule requests and ensure compliance with security standards.

• Design and maintain secure hybrid network architecture across on-premises and Azure environments.

• Monitor security events using SIEM technologies and coordinate incident response activities.

• Perform network security assessments and recommend remediation strategies.

• Develop and maintain network security standards, diagrams, and operational documentation.

• Support penetration testing and remediation efforts.

• Participate in on-call support during critical security incidents.

• Responsible for conducting proactive threat hunting and anomaly detection. 

• Validates WAF and firewall placement and integration exposure/connectivity. Also leads implementation, review, and management of agency WAF(s).

• Identifies and diagnoses system problems and threats by using system logs, line monitors, SIEM, diagnostic software, and test equipment. 

• Identifies, prioritizes, and remediates network security vulnerabilities.

• Must have the ability to provide documentation, network architecture topology diagrams, IP schemes, firewall rules, and access controls when required. 

• Must have the ability to work independently on assigned projects.

SkillRequired / DesiredAmountof ExperienceEnterprise NetworkingRequired8YearsEnterprise SecurityRequired5YearsAzure NetworkingRequired3YearsWAF/NGFWRequired3YearsSupporting environments with 300+ Network DevicesDesired3YearsCandidate must have experience in the following areas: Incident response, Security investigations, Log analysis, Threat intelligence, Security monitorRequired  Candidate must have experience with the SIEM products (e.g. Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel)Required  Candidate must have experience in vulnerability management and remediation tracking as well as vulnerability scanning tools (e.g. Nessus, Tenable, DefRequired  Candidate must have experience in the following areas: Active Directory, MFA, Conditional Access, CertificatesRequired  Candidate must have experience with; SEC530, CIS Benchmarks, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, Zero Trust principlesRequired  Candidate must have experience with the following: Cisco ISE, NAC, 802.1X, RADIUS, TACACSRequired  Candidate must have experience with the following products: Palo Alto, F5 Distributed Cloud, Azure WAF, Cisco VPN, Global Protect, F5 BIG-IPRequired  Candidate must have experience working in highly regulated environments and leading technical troubleshooting during outagesRequired  Candidate must have ability to communicate technical issues to technical and executive audiences and an ability to mentor junior engineers.Required  Candidate should have achieved or ability to achieve the following certifications: Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500), Azure Network Engineer (AZ-700),Required