NeuraFlash, Part of Accenture, is looking for a Network Security Engineer to join our team. Reporting to the Security Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for implementing and overseeing security capabilities, processes, and functions for the Department of Education Program at Accenture Federal Services. This role requires close collaboration with developers, technical architects, operations, and other security team members to achieve program objectives.
What You'll Do
- Evaluate and provide technical security architecture guidance for the assessment, design, and implementation of Network Services in a primarily cloud environment.
- Collaborate with Network, cloud security, and infrastructure teams to embed security and best practices into applications and the development process.
- Maintain and enhance security solutions on Zscalar SASE, Akamai, and various cloud-native network security products.
- Support troubleshooting efforts of network security tools and services as needed.
- Contribute to maturing process, policy, and standards guidance, such as TIC 3.0, in a rapidly changing field.
- Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses specific to network security.
- Develop and maintain documentation related to security protocols, compliance measures, and incident response plans.
- Identify and solution for gaps related to system zero trust maturity, including aspects such as conditional access, micro-segmentation, and application-level inspection.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience with network security.
- 3+ years of experience with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- 2+ years of experience with Zscalar ZIA or ZPA.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in the security domain.
- Experience working in a regulated environment and familiarity with common CSFs such as NIST, CIS, and CISA Zero Trust.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and technical teams.
- Self-motivated with the capability to operate with minimal supervision.
Nice to Have
- Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Cybersecurity.
- Familiarity with operating in an agile development environment.
- Experience maintaining WAF products such as AWS WAF or similar.
- Experience with Akamai CDN and Security Services.
- Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, or AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty.
Technical Stack
- Zscalar SASE, Zscalar ZIA, Zscalar ZPA
- Akamai
- AWS, GCP, Azure
- AWS WAF
Team & Environment
You will report to the Security Engineering Manager and collaborate closely with developers, technical architects, operations, and other security team members.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation range: $91,300 – $184,900 USD
- Collaborative and caring community focused on belonging, growth, and empowerment.
- Opportunities for hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training.
- A culture committed to respect, belonging, and equal opportunity for all.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position open to candidates in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
