Network Security Engineer

Ametek, Inc.

About The Position

The Network Security Engineer provides engineering and operational support for the company's network security infrastructure, including firewalls, DMZ environments, partner connectivity, VPN/ZTNA solutions, and remote access services. The role supports implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of network security technologies to provide secure, reliable, and cost-effective enterprise connectivity. The engineer works with senior engineers, architects, and cross-functional IT teams on network security projects, technology evaluations, and solutions aligned with business objectives and security standards. The role also provides troubleshooting and escalation support for complex network security issues while developing technical expertise in enterprise network security technologies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant technical or business field.
5–8 years of enterprise network security experience with relevant platforms, technologies, and services, focused on firewalls, DMZ, VPN, and partner connections.
Clear understanding of IT infrastructure lifecycle across architecture, design, and operations, and working knowledge of all areas of IT infrastructure.
Experience on diverse technical teams and working with cross-functional teams.
Experience in a regulated global environment, preferably in manufacturing, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and cost efficiency; identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
Experience managing firewalls, including Cisco, Palo Alto, Check Point, or Fortinet.
Experience managing DMZ environments and partner connections.
Experience managing VPN/ZTNA and remote access technologies.
Understanding of systems and infrastructure lifecycle management.
Legal right to work in the United States full-time without current or future employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing load balancer platforms.
Experience managing cloud network and security infrastructure.
Automation experience.

Responsibilities

Design and implement network security solutions.
Develop architecture standards, roadmaps, and best practices.
Evaluate emerging network security technologies.
Provide Tier 3 network security support and resolve incidents.
Manage network security infrastructure performance, availability, and capacity planning.
Support root cause analysis for major incidents.
Partner with data networking and cybersecurity teams to maintain secure network architectures.
Support segmentation, NAC, firewall integration, and compliance requirements.
Manage hardware and software lifecycle planning.
Coordinate vendor relationships and technology refresh programs.
Participate in global infrastructure and business transformation projects.
Develop implementation plans and technical documentation.