Network Security Engineer

Ametek, Inc. • Easttown Township, PA

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About The Position

Reporting to the Network Operations Leader, 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 position assists with the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of network security technologies to ensure secure, reliable, and cost-effective connectivity across the enterprise. In this role you will work closely with senior engineers, architects, and cross-functional IT teams to support network security projects, evaluate new technologies, and help deliver solutions aligned with business objectives and established security standards. Additionally, this position assists operational teams with troubleshooting and escalation support for complex network security issues while continuing to develop 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 in relevant platforms, technologies and services with a focus on Firewalls, DMZ, VPN, Partner connections, etc.
• Clear understanding of IT Infrastructure lifecycle: Architecture, Design and Operations. Working knowledge of all areas of IT Infrastructure.
• Diverse technical team experience 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
• Proven ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
• Managing Firewalls (Cisco, Palo Alto, Check Point, Fortinet)
• Managing DMZ environments and Partner connections
• Managing VPN/ZTNA and Remote Access technologies
• Understanding Systems and Infrastructure Lifecycle Management

Nice To Haves

• Managing Load Balancer Platforms
• 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 incident resolution.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level