SENIOR / STAFF NETWORK SECURITY ENGINEER

Locations: New York, Austin, San Francisco, Seattle
Compensation: $150,000 - $300,000 + bonus
Work authorization: Our client is unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time. Only applications from U.S. Citizens and Green Card holders will be considered.
Glocomms is currently partnered with a cutting-edge cloud infrastructure provider that operates high-performance GPU clusters supporting AI research, enterprise innovation, and government-scale computing. As their operations scale globally, they are seeking a Senior or Staff Network Security Engineer to lead the design and implementation of advanced network security strategies.
This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-paced, mission-driven team that values technical excellence, ownership, and a security-first mindset.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in hyperscale environments or top-tier cloud providers.
• Familiarity with enterprise-grade DDoS/WAF tools (e.g., Cloudflare, AWS Shield, Akamai, Arbor, F5).
• Hands-on experience with IAM, SSO, MFA, and NAC within Zero-Trust networks.
• Scripting skills (Python, Go) for automation and CI/CD security.
• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CCSP, GIAC, AWS/Azure specialties).
• Active engagement in the security community or open-source projects.

• Perimeter & Edge Security: Architect and deploy robust protections at the network edge, including firewalls, proxy layers, WAFs, and CDN-based controls. Harden ingress points against unauthorized access and attack vectors.
• DDoS Mitigation: Build and maintain resilient DDoS defense programs. Monitor traffic, implement rate-limiting and filtering, and respond to volumetric threats.
• Zero-Trust Architecture: Lead the rollout of Zero-Trust principles across cloud and network domains. Enforce least-privilege access, continuous verification, and micro-segmentation.
• Monitoring & Incident Response: Establish comprehensive monitoring systems to detect threats early. Investigate indicators of compromise and coordinate rapid incident response.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Networking, Infrastructure, DevOps/SRE, and Engineering teams to embed security into system design and deployment.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Promote a security-first culture. Mentor junior engineers and advocate for best practices across teams.
• Policy Development: Draft and maintain security policies and SOPs tailored to scalable, distributed environments. Align posture with industry standards.