CFS ยท 2 days ago
Network Security Engineer
East Lansing, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$100K/yr - $130K/yrCFS is a forward-thinking IT Operations team focused on building secure-by-design systems and automating network and security operations. The role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who thrives in code-driven environments and aims to shape observability and security infrastructure from the ground up.
Human ResourcesStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Nolan Balkema
Responsibilities
Lead efforts to establish and evolve a Network Operations Center (NOC) with strong observability and monitoring capabilities
Engineer and automate network and security operations using tools like Ansible, Python, APIs, and Azure
Develop and maintain tooling for threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response
Configure and manage firewalls, VPNs, and Zero Trust solutions (Cloudflare)
Collaborate with InfoSec, SRE, Application Development, and Service Desk teams to align on security priorities and maximize tooling ROI
Support and enhance endpoint protection and secure connectivity (e.g., CrowdStrike, Windows Defender)
Troubleshoot access control and infrastructure-related security issues
Participate in incident response and retrospectives as part of an on-call rotation
Contribute to secure infrastructure design and code reviews
Maintain and improve automation for network and security operations using configuration-as-code principles
Qualification
Required
Lead efforts to establish and evolve a Network Operations Center (NOC) with strong observability and monitoring capabilities
Engineer and automate network and security operations using tools like Ansible, Python, APIs, and Azure
Develop and maintain tooling for threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response
Configure and manage firewalls, VPNs, and Zero Trust solutions (Cloudflare)
Collaborate with InfoSec, SRE, Application Development, and Service Desk teams to align on security priorities and maximize tooling ROI
Support and enhance endpoint protection and secure connectivity (e.g., CrowdStrike, Windows Defender)
Troubleshoot access control and infrastructure-related security issues
Participate in incident response and retrospectives as part of an on-call rotation
Contribute to secure infrastructure design and code reviews
Maintain and improve automation for network and security operations using configuration-as-code principles
Preferred
Experience in observability environments with 24/7 NOC monitoring and incident response workflows
Hands-on experience managing network equipment routers, switches, firewalls, and access points
Familiarity with NOC tooling and observability platforms
Background in security operations, including responding to attacks and incidents
Exposure to server and workstation environments in enterprise settings
Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to own complex technical issues
Effective communicator across technical and non-technical teams
Certifications such as CCNA or CCNP (not required)
Experience with Cisco networking equipment and Palo Alto firewalls
Scripting or coding experience with Ansible, Python, or personal projects
Familiarity with CrowdStrike, Microsoft Sentinel, and Windows Defender
Experience with TNSR routers and Cloudflare Zero Trust
Experience with Edgcore/SONIC
Knowledge of configuration-as-code tools like Terraform
Benefits
Free Healthcare
Retirement Plan w/ match
3.5 Weeks PTO
Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed.
Founded in 1994
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Casey
CEO, Founder
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