Network Security Engineer

OverviewWe are seeking a Microsegmentation Engineer to support a Zero Trust security initiative within a large enterprise environment. This role focuses on designing and implementing segmentation policies to secure application communication across data center and hybrid infrastructures.The ideal candidate will bring a strong network security foundation, hands-on experience with microsegmentation platforms such as Illumio or Akamai Guardicore Segmentation, and the ability to evaluate application traffic flows to enforce least-privilege access without impacting business operations.Key Responsibilities Design and implement microsegmentation policies aligned with Zero Trust principles Analyze application dependency mappings to understand traffic flows before enforcement Collaborate with application owners to define secure communication requirements Evaluate and mitigate risks while ensuring no disruption to production systems Support policy lifecycle management (design → test → deploy → monitor) Troubleshoot application connectivity issues by analyzing blocked traffic, ports, and services Participate in change management processes, including non-prod to production rollouts Act as a subject matter expert for segmentation strategy and network security designRequired Qualifications 5+ years of experience in Network Security Engineering Hands-on experience with microsegmentation tools such as: Illumio Akamai Guardicore Segmentation Strong understanding of network fundamentals (TCP/IP, ports, protocols, firewalls) Experience designing and implementing segmentation policies (not just execution) Ability to analyze east-west traffic flows and application dependencies Strong troubleshooting skills in production environments Excellent communication skills to work with cross-functional teamsPreferred Qualifications Experience with platforms such as: VMware NSX Prisma Cloud Cisco Secure Workload Familiarity with log analysis tools (e.g., Splunk) Basic understanding of Linux and Windows systems Experience in large enterprise or hybrid cloud environmentsWhat We Are Not Looking For Identity and Access Management (IAM)-focused profiles Cloud-only security engineers without network depth Tool-based operators without policy design experienceIdeal Candidate ProfileA Network Security Engineer with hands-on microsegmentation experience who can: Design and implement policies independently Understand application traffic flows and dependencies Anticipate impact before changes are deployed Work directly with stakeholders to balance security and availabilitySkills: cloud,design,application,network security,segmentation,access,akamai,management,security,communication