Network Security Engineer Jobs in Georgia
Network Security Engineer jobs in Georgia are in strong demand, concentrated in defense contracting, financial services, healthcare IT, and government agencies, with openings at every level from entry-level analyst to senior architect. Atlanta is the dominant hub, with Alpharetta and Augusta also generating consistent hiring activity across employers like Fiserv, NCR Voyix, and Leidos, all of which maintain substantial Georgia operations. The most sought-after specializations in the state include zero-trust architecture, cloud security engineering, and Security Operations Center leadership. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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ADP is hiring a Senior Lead Network Security Engineer - Zero Trust
Are you ready to help us design the future-state to secure our Data?
Well, this may be the role for you. Ready to make your mark?
We are seeking a Senior Lead Global Security Engineer to bring deep network engineering experience to ADP’s Global Security Organization (GSO)! Help govern and strengthen the Security Service Edge (SSE) controls that protect associates and servers' access to the internet and Saas applications. You will combine advanced troubleshooting with technical security governance of SASE platform (e.g. Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access, Zscaler, Fortinet) and associated firewall and proxy controls.
This opportunity is designed for experienced network security engineers and architects who are ready to broaden their impact beyond direct network platform administration and shape a path into technical security governance. You will remain closely involved in traffic analysis, troubleshooting, policy assessment, and remediation validation while expanding your influence across enterprise security decisions. Working with infrastructure owners, you will define security requirements and drive corrective action through established change processes.
Your knowledge of routing, traffic inspection, global policies, and access exceptions will inform security decisions, uncover gaps, and guide implementation by partner teams. Success requires technical credibility, attention to detail, and the ability to move people toward a shared resolution.
Responsibilities include protecting the company and client data from exploitation or misuse, influencing and partnering with the network & cloud engineering teams to develop, deploy, and maintain security controls and services that protect ADP’s network infrastructure and traffic. This role serves in a leadership position that will continuously modernize ADP’s Internet policies, identifying weak control/policies and engineering relevant mitigating controls, that drive towards reducing operational risks associated with data in motion and at rest.
Like what you see? Apply now!
Learn more about ADP at tech.adp.com/careers
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess Secure Web Gateway (SWG), next-generation firewall, URL filtering, SaaS inline, and related SSE controls against ADP policies and standards; identify configuration, coverage, and enforcement gaps. Govern access exceptions, allow/block lists, inspection exclusions, and rule lifecycle reviews, confirming business justification, least privilege, accountable ownership, expiration, and evidence of approval. Evaluate new platform capabilities and vendor limitations; define acceptance criteria and validate that deployed controls achieve the intended security outcome.
- <Network Egress & Proxy Security> Lead assessments of enterprise internet egress, including firewalls used as forward proxies, explicit proxies, PAC configurations, and alternate routes serving associates and server workloads. Correlate traffic logs, policy configurations, identity, and application dependencies to identify access paths that produce inconsistent enforcement or bypass required SSE controls. Partner with Global Network Solutions (GNS) to rationalize legacy egress, close unauthorized access paths, and align approved exceptions with enterprise standards while preserving required business connectivity.
- <Advanced Troubleshooting & Remediation> Investigate complex access issues, suspected vulnerabilities, and control failures using packet captures, session and threat logs, policy matching, DNS analysis, and TLS inspection evidence. Lead technical triage with GNS, Digital Workspace Experience (DWE), security partners, application owners, and vendors; define containment and corrective actions, assign owners, and validate resolution.
- <Shadow SaaS & AI Application Governance> Use SaaS discovery, application risk signals, and data loss prevention (DLP) insights to identify unsanctioned applications, risky AI usage, and potential data exposure; coordinate investigation with accountable teams. Improve native SaaS discovery, categorization, and inline controls; connect findings to application intake, governance decisions, exception processes, and enforceable access requirements. Partner with SaaS Governance, AppSec, Privacy, and Legal to implement approved access decisions and location-specific requirements.
- <Technical Leadership & Communication> Provide senior technical direction, mentor engineers and analysts, and improve the quality and consistency of team investigations without relying on direct reporting authority. Proactively convene working sessions and escalation calls, resolve competing priorities with sound judgment, and communicate immediate actions alongside longer-term corrective plans. Maintain accurate technical documentation, audit evidence, and metrics covering enforcement coverage, exception aging, alternate egress findings, and remediation progress; explain business impact to leadership.
- Drive the discovery and prioritization of remediation of data controls to meet audit, compliance and ADP’s network data protection requirements, policies, and standards. Ensure global data security network initiatives adhere to continually changing privacy and legal compliance requirements. Assess and evaluate end point and data security control effectiveness, and drive towards improved control effectiveness, consistency, and maturity across the organization.
TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE:
- You'll have a bachelors degree or equivelent.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of progressive experience in network security engineering, security architecture, or related infrastructure security roles, including substantial hands-on enterprise troubleshooting and policy administration.
- Deep practical expertise with Palo Alto Networks, Zscaler, Netskope, Broadcom/Symantec, Fortinet, or comparable firewall, proxy, or SSE platforms; ability to apply that experience to Prisma Access.
- Strong grounding of TCP/IP, routing, NAT, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, TLS inspection, certificates, VPNs, endpoint connectivity, proxy architectures, and internet egress. Global Protect or comparable clients, explicit and transparent proxies, PAC files, and user-to-workload traffic flows.
- Experience managing global policy exceptions, URL categories, application controls, rule reviews, and least-privilege access; ability to distinguish policy intent from observed enforcement.
- Working knowledge of DLP, CASB/SaaS discovery, IDS/IPS, malware prevention and sandboxing such as Wildfire, protective DNS, threat intelligence, WAF, and DDoS controls, including how these layers interact.
- Strong understanding of data security, encryption, privacy-by-design, and secure logging and monitoring practices.
- Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., OWASP ASVS, SAMM, NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls).
- Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams, coordinate urgent technical investigations, and balance tactical response with strategic improvement.
- Ability to turn incomplete or conflicting evidence into a clear technical hypothesis, a defensible recommendation, and a verified remediation outcome.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, emotional intelligence, disciplined follow-through, and close attention to technical and procedural detail.
- Preferred: Prisma Access or comparable SASE experience; SaaS discovery and AI governance; API/scripting automation; SIEM and ServiceNow experience; relevant security or networking certification. Operating and managing Palo Alto Networks SASE Solutions and Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) and core product features.
- Relevant security certifications are a plus: CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CSSLP, CEH, SANS/GIAC certifications, or Network Security Certificates such as Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA)
YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE BECAUSE YOU CAN:
- Have courageous team collaboration. Courage comes from how associates are willing to have difficult conversations, speak up, be an owner, and challenge one another's ideas to net out the best solution.
- Deliver at epic scale. We deliver real user outcomes using strong judgment and good instincts. We're obsessed with the art of achieving simplicity with a focus on client happiness and productivity.
- Be surrounded by curious learners. We align ourselves with other smart people in an environment where we grow and elevate one another to the next level. We encourage our associates to listen, stay agile, and learn from mistakes.
- Act like an owner & doer. Mission-driven and committed to leading change, you will be encouraged to take on any challenge and solve complex problems. No tasks are beneath or too great for us. We are hands-on and willing to master our craft.
- Give back to others. Always do the right thing for our clients and our community and humbly give back to the community where we live and work. Support our associates in times of need through ADP's Philanthropic Foundation.
- Join a company committed to equality and equity. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions.
What are you waiting for? Apply today!
Find out why people come to ADP and why they stay: https://youtu.be/ODb8lxBrxrY
(ADA version: https://youtu.be/IQjUCA8SOoA )
#LI-SD4
#LI-Hybrid
- Actual compensation will not be less than the applicable minimum wage or minimum exempt salary requirement under federal, state and local laws.
A little about ADP: We are a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions that unite HR, payroll, talent, time, tax and benefits administration and a leader in business outsourcing services, analytics, and compliance expertise. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating a down-to-earth culture that embraces our core values, welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We've received recognition for our work by many esteemed organizations, learn more at ADP Awards and Recognition.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at ADP: ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including: race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability. Hiring decisions are based upon ADP’s operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.
Ethics at ADP: ADP has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws. We also expect our people to uphold our values with the highest level of integrity and behave in a manner that fosters an honest and respectful workplace. Click https://jobs.adp.com/life-at-adp/ to learn more about ADP’s culture and our full set of values.
ADP is hiring a Senior Lead Network Security Engineer - Zero Trust
Are you ready to help us design the future-state to secure our Data?
Well, this may be the role for you. Ready to make your mark?
We are seeking a Senior Lead Global Security Engineer to bring deep network engineering experience to ADP’s Global Security Organization (GSO)! Help govern and strengthen the Security Service Edge (SSE) controls that protect associates and servers' access to the internet and Saas applications. You will combine advanced troubleshooting with technical security governance of SASE platform (e.g. Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access, Zscaler, Fortinet) and associated firewall and proxy controls.
This opportunity is designed for experienced network security engineers and architects who are ready to broaden their impact beyond direct network platform administration and shape a path into technical security governance. You will remain closely involved in traffic analysis, troubleshooting, policy assessment, and remediation validation while expanding your influence across enterprise security decisions. Working with infrastructure owners, you will define security requirements and drive corrective action through established change processes.
Your knowledge of routing, traffic inspection, global policies, and access exceptions will inform security decisions, uncover gaps, and guide implementation by partner teams. Success requires technical credibility, attention to detail, and the ability to move people toward a shared resolution.
Responsibilities include protecting the company and client data from exploitation or misuse, influencing and partnering with the network & cloud engineering teams to develop, deploy, and maintain security controls and services that protect ADP’s network infrastructure and traffic. This role serves in a leadership position that will continuously modernize ADP’s Internet policies, identifying weak control/policies and engineering relevant mitigating controls, that drive towards reducing operational risks associated with data in motion and at rest.
Like what you see? Apply now!
Learn more about ADP at tech.adp.com/careers
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess Secure Web Gateway (SWG), next-generation firewall, URL filtering, SaaS inline, and related SSE controls against ADP policies and standards; identify configuration, coverage, and enforcement gaps. Govern access exceptions, allow/block lists, inspection exclusions, and rule lifecycle reviews, confirming business justification, least privilege, accountable ownership, expiration, and evidence of approval. Evaluate new platform capabilities and vendor limitations; define acceptance criteria and validate that deployed controls achieve the intended security outcome.
- <Network Egress & Proxy Security> Lead assessments of enterprise internet egress, including firewalls used as forward proxies, explicit proxies, PAC configurations, and alternate routes serving associates and server workloads. Correlate traffic logs, policy configurations, identity, and application dependencies to identify access paths that produce inconsistent enforcement or bypass required SSE controls. Partner with Global Network Solutions (GNS) to rationalize legacy egress, close unauthorized access paths, and align approved exceptions with enterprise standards while preserving required business connectivity.
- <Advanced Troubleshooting & Remediation> Investigate complex access issues, suspected vulnerabilities, and control failures using packet captures, session and threat logs, policy matching, DNS analysis, and TLS inspection evidence. Lead technical triage with GNS, Digital Workspace Experience (DWE), security partners, application owners, and vendors; define containment and corrective actions, assign owners, and validate resolution.
- <Shadow SaaS & AI Application Governance> Use SaaS discovery, application risk signals, and data loss prevention (DLP) insights to identify unsanctioned applications, risky AI usage, and potential data exposure; coordinate investigation with accountable teams. Improve native SaaS discovery, categorization, and inline controls; connect findings to application intake, governance decisions, exception processes, and enforceable access requirements. Partner with SaaS Governance, AppSec, Privacy, and Legal to implement approved access decisions and location-specific requirements.
- <Technical Leadership & Communication> Provide senior technical direction, mentor engineers and analysts, and improve the quality and consistency of team investigations without relying on direct reporting authority. Proactively convene working sessions and escalation calls, resolve competing priorities with sound judgment, and communicate immediate actions alongside longer-term corrective plans. Maintain accurate technical documentation, audit evidence, and metrics covering enforcement coverage, exception aging, alternate egress findings, and remediation progress; explain business impact to leadership.
- Drive the discovery and prioritization of remediation of data controls to meet audit, compliance and ADP’s network data protection requirements, policies, and standards. Ensure global data security network initiatives adhere to continually changing privacy and legal compliance requirements. Assess and evaluate end point and data security control effectiveness, and drive towards improved control effectiveness, consistency, and maturity across the organization.
TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE:
- You'll have a bachelors degree or equivelent.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of progressive experience in network security engineering, security architecture, or related infrastructure security roles, including substantial hands-on enterprise troubleshooting and policy administration.
- Deep practical expertise with Palo Alto Networks, Zscaler, Netskope, Broadcom/Symantec, Fortinet, or comparable firewall, proxy, or SSE platforms; ability to apply that experience to Prisma Access.
- Strong grounding of TCP/IP, routing, NAT, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, TLS inspection, certificates, VPNs, endpoint connectivity, proxy architectures, and internet egress. Global Protect or comparable clients, explicit and transparent proxies, PAC files, and user-to-workload traffic flows.
- Experience managing global policy exceptions, URL categories, application controls, rule reviews, and least-privilege access; ability to distinguish policy intent from observed enforcement.
- Working knowledge of DLP, CASB/SaaS discovery, IDS/IPS, malware prevention and sandboxing such as Wildfire, protective DNS, threat intelligence, WAF, and DDoS controls, including how these layers interact.
- Strong understanding of data security, encryption, privacy-by-design, and secure logging and monitoring practices.
- Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., OWASP ASVS, SAMM, NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls).
- Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams, coordinate urgent technical investigations, and balance tactical response with strategic improvement.
- Ability to turn incomplete or conflicting evidence into a clear technical hypothesis, a defensible recommendation, and a verified remediation outcome.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, emotional intelligence, disciplined follow-through, and close attention to technical and procedural detail.
- Preferred: Prisma Access or comparable SASE experience; SaaS discovery and AI governance; API/scripting automation; SIEM and ServiceNow experience; relevant security or networking certification. Operating and managing Palo Alto Networks SASE Solutions and Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) and core product features.
- Relevant security certifications are a plus: CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CSSLP, CEH, SANS/GIAC certifications, or Network Security Certificates such as Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA)
YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE BECAUSE YOU CAN:
- Have courageous team collaboration. Courage comes from how associates are willing to have difficult conversations, speak up, be an owner, and challenge one another's ideas to net out the best solution.
- Deliver at epic scale. We deliver real user outcomes using strong judgment and good instincts. We're obsessed with the art of achieving simplicity with a focus on client happiness and productivity.
- Be surrounded by curious learners. We align ourselves with other smart people in an environment where we grow and elevate one another to the next level. We encourage our associates to listen, stay agile, and learn from mistakes.
- Act like an owner & doer. Mission-driven and committed to leading change, you will be encouraged to take on any challenge and solve complex problems. No tasks are beneath or too great for us. We are hands-on and willing to master our craft.
- Give back to others. Always do the right thing for our clients and our community and humbly give back to the community where we live and work. Support our associates in times of need through ADP's Philanthropic Foundation.
- Join a company committed to equality and equity. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions.
What are you waiting for? Apply today!
Find out why people come to ADP and why they stay: https://youtu.be/ODb8lxBrxrY
(ADA version: https://youtu.be/IQjUCA8SOoA )
#LI-SD4
#LI-Hybrid
- Actual compensation will not be less than the applicable minimum wage or minimum exempt salary requirement under federal, state and local laws.
A little about ADP: We are a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions that unite HR, payroll, talent, time, tax and benefits administration and a leader in business outsourcing services, analytics, and compliance expertise. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating a down-to-earth culture that embraces our core values, welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We've received recognition for our work by many esteemed organizations, learn more at ADP Awards and Recognition.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at ADP: ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including: race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability. Hiring decisions are based upon ADP’s operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.
Ethics at ADP: ADP has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws. We also expect our people to uphold our values with the highest level of integrity and behave in a manner that fosters an honest and respectful workplace. Click https://jobs.adp.com/life-at-adp/ to learn more about ADP’s culture and our full set of values.
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What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in network security engineer jobs across Georgia.
- Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or a closely related technical field
- Active certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ recognized by Georgia employers
- Hands-on experience configuring firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and SIEM platforms
- Proficiency with cloud security frameworks across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments
- Experience conducting vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, or security audits
- Familiarity with federal compliance frameworks including NIST, CMMC, or FedRAMP for defense and government roles
Network Security Engineer Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a network security engineer in Georgia?
Georgia does not require a state-issued license for network security engineers, so the path runs through education and industry credentials. Most Georgia employers expect at least a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or information systems, paired with certifications like CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or Certified Ethical Hacker. Georgia's large defense and finance sectors also value familiarity with NIST and CMMC frameworks, making those a practical focus for candidates targeting the state's dominant industries.
How much do network security engineers make in Georgia?
Network security engineers in Georgia earn a median of about $128,970 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,060 for the lowest 10% to over $178,650 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire network security engineers in Georgia?
Employers hiring network security engineers in Georgia right now include ADP, Arctiq, and Workday, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Georgia's concentration of financial technology firms in Alpharetta and defense contractors near Augusta creates especially consistent demand across both commercial and government-focused security roles.
Which Georgia cities have the most network security engineer jobs?
Atlanta, Georgia, and Duluth account for the most network security engineer openings in Georgia. Atlanta's density of financial services firms, healthcare systems, and corporate headquarters drives the bulk of the market, while Alpharetta draws heavily from fintech and managed security service providers, and Augusta's proximity to Fort Eisenhower generates steady demand from defense contractors and federal agencies.
Are there remote network security engineer jobs in Georgia?
Yes, and more than most technical fields. About 67% of network security engineer openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the role involves monitoring dashboards, managing cloud infrastructure, and analyzing threat intelligence from any location. Roles centered on physical hardware installation or on-site SOC operations are the exceptions most likely to require in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a network security engineer in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a help desk or IT support role at one of Georgia's large healthcare systems or financial institutions, which regularly promote internally into security analyst positions. Employers like Piedmont Healthcare and NCR Voyix have hired candidates who moved laterally from systems administration or network operations. Earning CompTIA Security+ before applying and building a home lab portfolio demonstrating hands-on firewall or SIEM work gives candidates a concrete edge over others without direct job experience.
Where can I find and apply to network security engineer jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to network security engineer jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across Atlanta, Alpharetta, Augusta, and other Georgia markets. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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