Network & Cybersecurity Systems Engineer
About The Position
Evolv is seeking a Network & Cybersecurity Engineer to design, implement, and defend our network infrastructure and security tooling. You'll be the technical owner of Evolv's network and security posture—from firewalls and access control to identity governance and threat detection—reporting to the Senior Director of Cybersecurity & Technology. This is a pivotal role in maturing Evolv's security program to meet the evolving demands of the business and our growing compliance obligations. You'll partner closely with the Systems Engineer and the rest of the IT team, and serve as the subject matter expert on networking, enterprise cybersecurity, and compliance tooling. If you're energized by staying ahead of emerging threats and building durable, well-governed security controls, this role is for you.
Requirements
- Get to know the IT and security team and the tools/platforms currently in use
- Start building relationships with key stakeholders across the company, especially R&D and Legal/Compliance
- Learn Evolv's compliance commitments and ongoing authorization efforts, and how best to support them
- Gain familiarity with the current network/security toolstack: firewalls (Palo Alto), switching (Cisco/Meraki), NAC, VPN/ZTNA, identity platforms (Okta, Entra ID), SIEM/EDR/DLP tooling, and the MDR relationship
- Begin implementing or improving network and security controls that measurably reduce risk
- Build trust-based relationships with peers in IT and stakeholders across business units
- Become the established subject matter expert on network security and compliance tooling at Evolv
- Take ownership of the MDR relationship and escalated detection response
- Be recognized as the trusted subject matter expert across network infrastructure, and security operations
- Have driven measurable improvements to Evolv's security posture and compliance readiness
- Successfully supported compliance requirements and audit readiness, partnering closely with Legal/Compliance and R&D
- Documented network and security architecture, processes, and runbooks that reduce single points of failure
- Be seen as the go-to resource for network security questions, escalations, and best-practice guidance
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure: firewalls (Palo Alto), switching (Cisco/Meraki), NAC, and VPN/ZTNA solutions
- Administer identity and access: Okta/Entra ID, Conditional Access policies, MFA enforcement, identity lifecycle management, and IGA
- Own security tooling and controls: SIEM, EDR, DLP, and vulnerability management, aligned to CIS Controls, NIST CSF, and other relevant compliance frameworks
- Manage the MDR relationship and respond to escalated detections
- Drive the IT process and policy redesign required to meet current compliance requirements, and to support additional frameworks as those efforts come online, in partnership with Legal/Compliance
- Harden AWS/Azure environments from a security perspective: IAM least-privilege, VPC/network security, Azure Policy
- Provide front-line escalation support and mentoring to IT teammates; maintain runbooks and documentation
- Assess technology and network risk across the company and recommend remediations
Benefits
- Equity as part of your total compensation package
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- A 401(k) plan (and 2% company match)
- Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)- take the time you need to recharge, with manager approval and business needs in mind
- Quarterly stipend for perks and benefits that matter most to you
- Tuition reimbursement to support your ongoing learning and development
- Subscription to Calm
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
