{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"1ff6e616b0af4b17367f22ea","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1ff6e616b0af4b17367f22ea","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1ff6e616b0af4b17367f22ea","title":"Senior Network Security Engineer","description":"About Switch\n\nAt Switch, we don't just design, build and operate data centers—we are enabling the technology of the future. Led by Founder & CEO, Rob Roy, we believe in revolutionary innovation, operational excellence and the principle of karma. Switch is where talented people come together to EVOLVE the digital world.\n\nWe believe that innovation isn't just about technology—it's about the people, culture, and purpose that make it happen. Every Switch team member contributes to a mission greater than themselves: to create the world's most advanced digital infrastructure that powers the progress of humanity.\n\nThe Role: Senior Network Security Engineer\n\nThe Senior Network Security Engineer designs and implements complex network security solutions that protect Switch's critical infrastructure. This role leads technical initiatives, evaluates emerging technologies, establishes engineering standards, and improves the security, resiliency, and scalability of Switch's network environments.\n\nYou will serve as a senior technical resource and subject matter expert, partnering across teams to solve complex network security challenges and expand automation. You will also mentor engineers, provide advanced escalation support, and participate in the network security on-call rotation.\n\nWhat You'll Do\n\nLead complex network security engineering projects from technical evaluation and architecture through implementation.\n\nDesign and implement network security solutions aligned with Switch security and infrastructure requirements.\n\nAssess existing network architectures and recommend improvements to security, performance, scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency.\n\nDesign enterprise network segmentation strategies, including macro- and micro-segmentation.\n\nDesign and deploy Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewall architectures.\n\nEstablish standards and best practices for network security device deployment, configuration, maintenance, and lifecycle management.\n\nEvaluate emerging technologies, products, and industry practices and recommend solutions based on technical fit, risk, scalability, and cost.\n\nLead proofs of concept and technical evaluations for new network security capabilities.\n\nConduct network security assessments, prioritize identified risks, and lead remediation efforts.\n\nImplement and maintain intrusion prevention and advanced threat prevention technologies.\n\nDevelop and expand network automation using Infrastructure-as-Code, APIs, programming, and other automation frameworks.\n\nEstablish standards for network architecture, engineering, configuration, and project documentation.\n\nDevelop and maintain network security policies, standards, and procedures.\n\nCollaborate across Network Engineering, Security, Infrastructure, Operations, and other teams on complex technical initiatives.\n\nServe as a senior escalation point and technical resource for Network Engineer I, II, and III team members.\n\nMentor engineers through technical guidance, design reviews, troubleshooting, and knowledge sharing.\n\nDevelop technical documentation and training materials that strengthen engineering capabilities across the team.\n\nMaintain software and security updates across network security devices and platforms.\n\nProvide advanced troubleshooting and incident escalation support.\n\nParticipate in the network security on-call rotation.\n\nWhat We're Looking For\n\nYou lead complex technical initiatives with clear ownership from architecture through implementation.\n\nYou evaluate solutions across security, reliability, scalability, performance, operational impact, and cost.\n\nYou communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.\n\nYou identify security and operational risks early and develop practical solutions.\n\nYou work independently while building strong partnerships across technical teams.\n\nYou troubleshoot complex issues methodically and follow them through resolution.\n\nYou establish standards that improve consistency, security, and operational reliability.\n\nYou share technical knowledge and help other engineers develop their capabilities.\n\nYou look for practical opportunities to reduce manual work through automation.\n\nYou stay current with emerging technologies and apply them when they solve a clear business or technical need.\n\nWhat You'll Bring\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\n8+ years of network engineering experience, or 4+ years of relevant experience with a CCIE-level certification.\n\n6+ years of experience implementing advanced network security projects and solutions.\n\n2+ years of experience implementing network automation.\n\nDeep understanding of network segmentation architectures and technologies.\n\nAdvanced experience designing, deploying, and managing Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewall environments.\n\nAdvanced experience designing, deploying, and maintaining OSPF and BGP.\n\nExperience leading complex network security engineering initiatives and proofs of concept.\n\nExperience with Infrastructure-as-Code methods for network automation, configuration management, and provisioning.\n\nExperience using Terraform.\n\nExperience designing, deploying, and managing public cloud networks.\n\nExperience designing and managing enterprise routing and switching technologies.\n\nExperience developing and maintaining network architecture designs and technical documentation.\n\nExperience with intrusion prevention and advanced threat prevention technologies.\n\nExperience with application tunneling and reverse proxy technologies.\n\nWorking knowledge of encryption protocols and security controllers.\n\nExperience with Python or another programming language used for network engineering and automation.\n\nExperience with source control systems and CI/CD pipelines.\n\nExperience working with APIs and system integrations.\n\nWorking knowledge of Linux.\n\nExperience with Cisco IOS-XE and NX-OS.\n\nExperience with VPN and tunneling technologies and protocols.\n\nExperience analyzing packet captures and network device logs.\n\nExperience securing network data, control, and management planes.\n\nExperience with authentication, authorization, and accounting protocols and applications.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nExperience with VMware NSX Gateway and Distributed Firewall technologies.\n\nExperience with Cisco ISE and 802.1X.\n\nExperience with Cisco Cyber Vision.\n\nExperience with Cloudflare proxy technologies.\n\nExperience with enterprise load balancing technologies.\n\nCCNP certification.\n\nCisco DevNet certification.\n\nWe recognize that qualified candidates may not meet every preferred qualification. If your experience aligns with the core responsibilities of the role, we encourage you to apply.\n\nWhy Switch?\n\nA Culture of Karma – We are self-motivated by karma, ensuring our actions contribute to a positive, supportive and forward-thinking environment.\n\nIndustry Leading Designs – Work with the most advanced data center technology on the planet and be a part of emerging technology development.\n\nFlexibility & Remote Opportunities – Whether in-office, hybrid, or fully remote, we offer the technology and support to keep teams connected and productive.\n\nCareer Stability & Growth – In this expanding industry, we invest in our people, providing opportunities & advancement in a stable, growing company.\n\nGenerous Benefits Package - Switch provides comprehensive coverage for you and your family that can be tailored to fit your personal needs, and more!\n\nJoin Us & Make a Difference\n\nThis is more than a job—it's a mission. If you're ready to be part of a culture that values innovation, karma, and limitless potential, we want to hear from you.\n\nApply Now and Let's Build the Future Together.\n\nApplicant and Candidate Privacy Notice\nYour privacy rights may vary by location. Learn more in our Switch Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice https://www.switch.com/applicant-and-candidate-privacy/ to understand how Switch collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information during the recruiting process.\n\nSafe Hiring Notice\nLegitimate Switch recruiting emails come from switch.com. Current opportunities are posted on https://switch.com/careers and the official Switch LinkedIn Company page https://www.linkedin.com/company/switch-data-centers/. Switch will never ask you to pay fees, purchase equipment, send money, cash a check, or transfer funds as part of recruiting. Personal information is collected only through approved Switch systems.\n\nIf you suspect recruiting fraud, stop communicating with the sender and review FTC guidance https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-do-if-you-were-scammed.\n\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nSwitch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.\n\nAccommodations\nSwitch provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you need an accommodation, contact careers@switch.com.\n\nSwitch also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable law.\n\nRecruitment Agencies\nSwitch does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from agencies without a current written agreement. Switch is not responsible for fees related to unsolicited submissions.","company":"Switch Data Centers","rawCompany":"switch data centers","city":"Myrtle Point","state":"OR","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-20T12:34:15.395Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.05","title":"Information Security Engineers","slug":"information-security-engineers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1241.00","title":"Computer Network Architects","slug":"computer-network-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541513","title":"Computer Facilities Management Services","slug":"computer-facilities-management-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Network Security Engineer","description":"About Switch\n\nAt Switch, we don't just design, build and operate data centers—we are enabling the technology of the future. Led by Founder & CEO, Rob Roy, we believe in revolutionary innovation, operational excellence and the principle of karma. Switch is where talented people come together to EVOLVE the digital world.\n\nWe believe that innovation isn't just about technology—it's about the people, culture, and purpose that make it happen. Every Switch team member contributes to a mission greater than themselves: to create the world's most advanced digital infrastructure that powers the progress of humanity.\n\nThe Role: Senior Network Security Engineer\n\nThe Senior Network Security Engineer designs and implements complex network security solutions that protect Switch's critical infrastructure. This role leads technical initiatives, evaluates emerging technologies, establishes engineering standards, and improves the security, resiliency, and scalability of Switch's network environments.\n\nYou will serve as a senior technical resource and subject matter expert, partnering across teams to solve complex network security challenges and expand automation. You will also mentor engineers, provide advanced escalation support, and participate in the network security on-call rotation.\n\nWhat You'll Do\n\nLead complex network security engineering projects from technical evaluation and architecture through implementation.\n\nDesign and implement network security solutions aligned with Switch security and infrastructure requirements.\n\nAssess existing network architectures and recommend improvements to security, performance, scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency.\n\nDesign enterprise network segmentation strategies, including macro- and micro-segmentation.\n\nDesign and deploy Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewall architectures.\n\nEstablish standards and best practices for network security device deployment, configuration, maintenance, and lifecycle management.\n\nEvaluate emerging technologies, products, and industry practices and recommend solutions based on technical fit, risk, scalability, and cost.\n\nLead proofs of concept and technical evaluations for new network security capabilities.\n\nConduct network security assessments, prioritize identified risks, and lead remediation efforts.\n\nImplement and maintain intrusion prevention and advanced threat prevention technologies.\n\nDevelop and expand network automation using Infrastructure-as-Code, APIs, programming, and other automation frameworks.\n\nEstablish standards for network architecture, engineering, configuration, and project documentation.\n\nDevelop and maintain network security policies, standards, and procedures.\n\nCollaborate across Network Engineering, Security, Infrastructure, Operations, and other teams on complex technical initiatives.\n\nServe as a senior escalation point and technical resource for Network Engineer I, II, and III team members.\n\nMentor engineers through technical guidance, design reviews, troubleshooting, and knowledge sharing.\n\nDevelop technical documentation and training materials that strengthen engineering capabilities across the team.\n\nMaintain software and security updates across network security devices and platforms.\n\nProvide advanced troubleshooting and incident escalation support.\n\nParticipate in the network security on-call rotation.\n\nWhat We're Looking For\n\nYou lead complex technical initiatives with clear ownership from architecture through implementation.\n\nYou evaluate solutions across security, reliability, scalability, performance, operational impact, and cost.\n\nYou communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.\n\nYou identify security and operational risks early and develop practical solutions.\n\nYou work independently while building strong partnerships across technical teams.\n\nYou troubleshoot complex issues methodically and follow them through resolution.\n\nYou establish standards that improve consistency, security, and operational reliability.\n\nYou share technical knowledge and help other engineers develop their capabilities.\n\nYou look for practical opportunities to reduce manual work through automation.\n\nYou stay current with emerging technologies and apply them when they solve a clear business or technical need.\n\nWhat You'll Bring\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\n8+ years of network engineering experience, or 4+ years of relevant experience with a CCIE-level certification.\n\n6+ years of experience implementing advanced network security projects and solutions.\n\n2+ years of experience implementing network automation.\n\nDeep understanding of network segmentation architectures and technologies.\n\nAdvanced experience designing, deploying, and managing Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewall environments.\n\nAdvanced experience designing, deploying, and maintaining OSPF and BGP.\n\nExperience leading complex network security engineering initiatives and proofs of concept.\n\nExperience with Infrastructure-as-Code methods for network automation, configuration management, and provisioning.\n\nExperience using Terraform.\n\nExperience designing, deploying, and managing public cloud networks.\n\nExperience designing and managing enterprise routing and switching technologies.\n\nExperience developing and maintaining network architecture designs and technical documentation.\n\nExperience with intrusion prevention and advanced threat prevention technologies.\n\nExperience with application tunneling and reverse proxy technologies.\n\nWorking knowledge of encryption protocols and security controllers.\n\nExperience with Python or another programming language used for network engineering and automation.\n\nExperience with source control systems and CI/CD pipelines.\n\nExperience working with APIs and system integrations.\n\nWorking knowledge of Linux.\n\nExperience with Cisco IOS-XE and NX-OS.\n\nExperience with VPN and tunneling technologies and protocols.\n\nExperience analyzing packet captures and network device logs.\n\nExperience securing network data, control, and management planes.\n\nExperience with authentication, authorization, and accounting protocols and applications.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nExperience with VMware NSX Gateway and Distributed Firewall technologies.\n\nExperience with Cisco ISE and 802.1X.\n\nExperience with Cisco Cyber Vision.\n\nExperience with Cloudflare proxy technologies.\n\nExperience with enterprise load balancing technologies.\n\nCCNP certification.\n\nCisco DevNet certification.\n\nWe recognize that qualified candidates may not meet every preferred qualification. If your experience aligns with the core responsibilities of the role, we encourage you to apply.\n\nWhy Switch?\n\nA Culture of Karma – We are self-motivated by karma, ensuring our actions contribute to a positive, supportive and forward-thinking environment.\n\nIndustry Leading Designs – Work with the most advanced data center technology on the planet and be a part of emerging technology development.\n\nFlexibility & Remote Opportunities – Whether in-office, hybrid, or fully remote, we offer the technology and support to keep teams connected and productive.\n\nCareer Stability & Growth – In this expanding industry, we invest in our people, providing opportunities & advancement in a stable, growing company.\n\nGenerous Benefits Package - Switch provides comprehensive coverage for you and your family that can be tailored to fit your personal needs, and more!\n\nJoin Us & Make a Difference\n\nThis is more than a job—it's a mission. If you're ready to be part of a culture that values innovation, karma, and limitless potential, we want to hear from you.\n\nApply Now and Let's Build the Future Together.\n\nApplicant and Candidate Privacy Notice\nYour privacy rights may vary by location. Learn more in our Switch Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice https://www.switch.com/applicant-and-candidate-privacy/ to understand how Switch collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information during the recruiting process.\n\nSafe Hiring Notice\nLegitimate Switch recruiting emails come from switch.com. Current opportunities are posted on https://switch.com/careers and the official Switch LinkedIn Company page https://www.linkedin.com/company/switch-data-centers/. Switch will never ask you to pay fees, purchase equipment, send money, cash a check, or transfer funds as part of recruiting. Personal information is collected only through approved Switch systems.\n\nIf you suspect recruiting fraud, stop communicating with the sender and review FTC guidance https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-do-if-you-were-scammed.\n\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nSwitch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.\n\nAccommodations\nSwitch provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you need an accommodation, contact careers@switch.com.\n\nSwitch also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable law.\n\nRecruitment Agencies\nSwitch does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from agencies without a current written agreement. Switch is not responsible for fees related to unsolicited submissions.","datePosted":"2026-10-20T12:34:15.395Z","dateModified":"2026-10-20T12:34:15.395Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Switch Data Centers","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Myrtle Point","addressRegion":"OR","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"1ff6e616b0af4b17367f22ea"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1ff6e616b0af4b17367f22ea"}}