University of Southern California · 20 hours ago
Network Security Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$135K/yr - $145K/yr
4+ years expThe University of Southern California (USC) is seeking a Network Security Engineer to help safeguard one of the nation’s most dynamic academic environments. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in strengthening the university’s network security posture—protecting systems, data, and users across a complex and evolving infrastructure.
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Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain network security solutions that protect infrastructure from internal and external threats
Evaluate, deploy, and manage firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, web proxies, and data loss prevention technologies
Troubleshoot and resolve complex network security issues, partnering with campus departments and ITS stakeholders
Perform packet and flow analysis using industry-standard tools to identify risks and improve visibility
Support public cloud security architectures (AWS, Azure) and hybrid environments
Monitor, upgrade, and patch network security systems using leading-edge practices and tools
Contribute to incident response efforts, risk assessments, and operational improvements
Develop and maintain clear technical documentation and present findings and recommendations to stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, or combined experience and education as a substitute
Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
Experience with Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and network security technologies including intrusion detection and prevention systems, proxies, firewalls, packet capture, and data loss prevention (DLP) solutions
Experience designing and implementing security controls within public cloud environments, such as AWS and/or Azure, including support for hybrid architectures
Experience deploying and troubleshooting certificate-based security solutions and public key infrastructure (PKI), including 802.1X authentication, SSL decryption/offloading, and related technologies
Experience designing, deploying, and supporting web proxy and content filtering solutions to enforce security policies and support data loss prevention initiatives
Demonstrated experience performing packet and flow analysis using a variety of tools, including in-line taps, firewall and IPS appliances, network routers, and host-based tools
Experience working with network access control (NAC) platforms, writing shell scripts using Python and/or Bash, and leveraging infrastructure monitoring and alerting tools
Experience designing, implementing, and supporting firewall and intrusion prevention system (IPS) architectures in enterprise environments
Proven ability to work effectively in project-based environments, collaborating and communicating with individuals and teams across diverse technical and non-technical organizations
Ability to generate technical reports, create presentations, and present findings and recommendations to appropriate stakeholders
Ability to contribute subject matter expertise to design discussions and support the development and implementation of secure, scalable network solutions
Preferred
Experience in IT and/or network engineering roles within enterprise or large-scale environments
Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and supporting firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, and infrastructure monitoring tools, with specific preference for Fortinet technologies and SolarWinds
Experience working with HPE ClearPass or similar network access control platforms
Benefits
USC provides benefits-eligible employees with a broad range of benefits and perks to help protect their and their dependents’ health, wealth, and future.
Company
University of Southern California
University of Southern California is a private research university offering opportunities for interdisciplinary study and collaboration.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.64MKey Investors
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research InstituteCalifornia Institute for Regenerative MedicineCDA Foundation
2025-02-04Grant· $10.8M
2025-01-30Grant· $5.93M
2024-07-30Grant
Leadership Team
David A Barnhart
Director, USC Space Engineering Research Center
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Hossein Pourmand
Assistant Vice President, Research Initiatives, University Advancement
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