Principal Network Security Engineer (Cloud)

TL;DR

Principal Network Security Engineer (Cloud): Leading the architecture, deployment, and optimization of network security controls within Google Cloud Platform environments with an accent on cloud-native security, automation, and infrastructure-as-code. Focus on designing robust segmentation strategies, performing threat modeling, and ensuring compliance across complex cloud networks.

Location: Must be based in the United States or Canada. Remote with potential requirements to attend periodic in-person team or company meetings.

Salary: $159,000 – $310,500 (dependent on location and experience).

Company

hirify.global is a cloud and AI-powered platform provider that enables communication service providers to innovate, simplify operations, and connect communities.

What you will do

• Lead the design and implementation of network security controls, firewalls, and access management within GCP.
• Collaborate with Cloud Platform, SRE, and Application teams to integrate security into cloud-native workflows.
• Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and threat modeling for cloud-based network assets.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code scripts to ensure secure, consistent, and compliant deployments.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents using SIEM, SOAR, and other advanced security tools.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineering staff and cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in network security engineering, with at least 3 years dedicated to cloud environments (preferably GCP).
• Expert knowledge of cloud networking, including VPCs, subnets, load balancers, and NGFWs.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, zero trust principles, and segmentation strategies.
• Proficiency in automation and scripting using Python and Terraform.
• Experience with cloud security compliance standards such as SOC2, ISO27K, and GDPR.
• Must be legally authorized to work and reside in the US or Canada.

Nice to have

• Relevant certifications such as Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer, CISSP, or CCSP.
• Experience with container security, specifically Kubernetes and GKE.
• Proven ability to influence organizational security best practices.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package covering health and wellness.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a cloud-first, AI-driven environment.
• Exposure to industry-leading broadband innovation and large-scale cloud architecture.
• Collaborative, cross-functional team environment.