Network Security Engineer

Gruve • Edison, NJ

1d • $70,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

About Gruve Gruve is an innovative software services startup dedicated to transforming enterprises to AI powerhouses. We specialize in cybersecurity, customer experience, cloud infrastructure, and advanced technologies such as Large Language Models (LLMs). Our mission is to assist our customers in their business strategies utilizing their data to make more intelligent decisions. As a well-funded early-stage startup, Gruve offers a dynamic environment with strong customer and partner networks. About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Security Consultant to join our Cisco Secure Access Helpdesk team. The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in network security, with hands-on experience in deploying and managing security solutions to ensure secure network access and data protection.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience as a Network Security Engineer.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, switching, VPN, DNS, NAT).
• Hands-on experience with firewalls (Cisco ASA/Firepower or similar).
• Experience supporting or deploying secure remote access/VPN or SSE/SASE solutions.
• Ability to troubleshoot L2/L3 network and security issues using logs/events.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills in customer-facing environments.

Nice To Haves

• Deploy, configure, and manage Cisco ASA and Firepower (FTD/FMC) firewalls, including ACLs, NAT, VPNs, IPS, and threat-prevention policies.
• Perform firewall migrations, upgrades, rule cleanup/optimization, and resolve incidents using log and event analysis.
• Configure and troubleshoot secure remote access solutions such as Cisco AnyConnect/Secure Client, SSL/IPSec VPNs, and site-to-site tunnels.
• Deploy and support Cisco Secure Access (SSE) solutions and assist with migrations from legacy VPN/SSE platforms.
• Ensure consistent policy alignment across firewall, secure access, and cloud security environments, and provide documentation and knowledge transfer.
• Implement and manage SASE/SSE platforms (e.g., Zscaler, Prisma Access, Cisco Umbrella) including DNS-layer security and cloud access controls.
• Work with SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint security, and threat-detection tools to monitor and mitigate risks.
• Apply strong routing and switching skills to integrate firewalls in customer networks and support L2/L3 troubleshooting across core network protocols.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain secure and reliable network operations.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage Cisco Secure Access (SSE) solutions for assigned customers.
• Migrate customers from existing SSE/VPN platforms to Cisco Secure Access.
• Provide post-deployment support, documentation, and knowledge transfer to customer teams.
• Continuously learn new Cisco Secure Access, SSE, and zero-trust capabilities and implement them in customer environments.
• Learn and implement integrations across Cisco Secure Access, firewall ecosystems, and cloud security tools to ensure end-to-end policy alignment.

Benefits

• At Gruve, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best work.
• Gruve is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed