Network Security Automation Engineer

eBay•Austin, TX

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Network Security Team at eBay, where our mission is to build and secure the backbone of eBay’s network infrastructure. As part of a highly collaborative group, you’ll help shape technical solutions that keep eBay secure and scalable. Our team values work-life balance, continuous learning, and creative problem-solving. In this Network Security Engineer role, you’ll apply software engineering standard methodologies to streamline network operations and security, reporting to a technical manager who champions growth and innovation.

Requirements

Strong development skills in Python, with a focus on writing clean, well-tested, and maintainable code.
Practical experience building automation tools or services, including CLIs, APIs, or event-driven jobs.
Proficiency in Git-based workflows, automated testing, and collaborative code reviews.
Hands-on familiarity with Docker and basic Kubernetes concepts for local development and deployment.
Solid understanding of core networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, subnets, DNS, HTTP) with comfort troubleshooting in Linux environments.
Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation, learn new security systems and APIs, and demonstrate effective communication and project leadership within a diverse technical team.

Responsibilities

Lead engineering projects that transform firewall management and network security, directly supporting eBay’s business resilience.
Build and maintain lab environments to prototype and test automation tools, accelerating operational improvements.
Develop and deploy Python plugins and scripts to automate security workflows and improve developer experience.
Establish high standards for code quality through detailed reviews, testing, and quality assurance of security solutions.
Collaborate across teams to support migration efforts from traditional hosting to Kubernetes, enabling modern application delivery.
Expand your expertise in automation, networking, and vulnerability management, with opportunities for professional growth and on-call rotation approximately once per month.