Sr. Network Security Engineer

UKG•Atlanta, GA

2d•$102,300 - $147,050•Hybrid

About The Position

At UKG, security is at the core of everything we do. We are looking for a Sr. Network Security Engineer who has experience in security-related technologies such as Next Generation Firewalls, intrusion detection, DLP, Email Security, DDOS/WAF, and Zero Trust Network Architecture technologies to join our team. This role requires the ability to leverage modern tools—including AI-driven capabilities—to improve threat detection, response, and overall network security posture. The Sr. Network Security Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and documenting security solutions and related security controls throughout the Enterprise. This includes managing security tools and tasks that will include installing, configuring, and updating hardware and software; establishing and managing user accounts; overseeing or conducting backup and recovery tasks; implementing operational and technical security controls; and adhering to organizational security policies and procedures. This is a hybrid role. The employee will be expected to work onsite at a UKG office 3 days/week

Requirements

5+ years of experience in a Network Security Engineering role working with enterprise class Firewalls, DDOS/WAF, IPS and ZTNA
Ability to assess network security architectures, document findings and recommendations based on industry best practices
Solid understanding of network protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and routing protocols
Knowledge of security frameworks including NIST, ISO, CIS, OWASP 10, etc
Experience with firewall administration, VPN configuration, and network intrusion detection/prevention systems
Ability to define and review security policies to control access to systems
Experience with Public Cloud provider infrastructure, system deployments and product release operations (AWS Preferred)
Hands on experience leveraging AI-driven tools and techniques to enhance network threat detection and automate network security operations

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Systems, Information Security, or related fields
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, or CCNP Security
Working knowledge with PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform, RegEx, Chef or Puppet
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
Results oriented, high energy, self-motivated

Responsibilities

Architect and operate defense-in-depth network security controls across cloud and on-prem environments
Continuously tune IPS, WAF, and DDoS protections against real-world attack patterns
Implement and enforce ZTNA and DLP strategies that hold up under pressure—not just in audits
Actively hunt for weaknesses in network design, segmentation, and traffic flows
Lead response to high-severity incidents and drive root cause remediation—not just containment
Partner with engineering to embed network security into systems before they ship—not after they fail
Challenge assumptions, test controls, and eliminate blind spots
Perform implementations and configuration of network security technologies
Apply Zero Trust principles to control network access to resources
Recommend, create, and maintain security configuration baselines to be used to harden systems
Ensure all systems security operations and maintenance activities are properly documented and updated
Automate manual tasks for improved efficiencies (eg.. infrastructure as code)
Support Enterprise Risk with audits and compliance initiatives
Assist in developing requirements and driving deliverables
Participate in an on-call rotation as required