Network Security Specialist Jobs
Network Security Specialist jobs are open across defense contracting, financial services, healthcare, technology, and government agencies, from entry-level analyst roles to senior engineer and architect positions, with specializations in penetration testing, threat detection, and incident response. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Norfolk, VAWork Shift
First (Days)Overview:
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join our Cybersecurity Engineering team and help design, implement, optimize, and support enterprise security technologies across a large, complex environment.
This role will have an immediate focus on Secure Service Edge (SSE), Zero Trust, and Zscaler technologies, while also working across network security, cloud, identity, and endpoint security initiatives.
The ideal candidate is a highly capable hands-on engineer who combines deep technical troubleshooting skills, strong networking fundamentals, security expertise, and technical leadership. This individual should be comfortable taking ownership of complex problems, working across multiple technology domains, and driving initiatives from architecture and design through implementation, production stabilization, and operational handoff.
We are looking for someone who does more than configure technology—we want an engineer who understands how and why the technology works, can determine why it isn’t working when problems occur, and can collaborate across teams to drive issues to resolution.
Technical Leadership & Collaboration
- Takes ownership of complex technical issues, using a methodical, evidence-based approach to drive root-cause identification and resolution.
- Translates architectural direction into scalable technical solutions, identifying risks, dependencies, and operational considerations throughout implementation.
- Leads cross-functional technical discussions and troubleshooting across cybersecurity, network, cloud, identity, endpoint, and infrastructure teams.
- Communicates complex technical findings, risks, and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders, leadership, and vendors.
- Mentors engineers, promotes knowledge sharing, and identifies opportunities to improve automation, reliability, processes, and operational support.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
Certification/Licensure
- Zscaler, CCNP/CCIE, PCNSE, Microsoft Security/Azure, CISSP, or Security+ certifications preferred.
Experience
- Extensive hands-on cybersecurity engineering experience supporting SSE/SASE, Zero Trust, network security, cloud security, or related enterprise security technologies.
- Strong experience with Zscaler technologies, including ZIA, ZPA, ZCC, ZDX, GRE/IPsec tunnels, SSL/TLS inspection, proxy/traffic forwarding, and policy troubleshooting.
- Strong networking and troubleshooting expertise across TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls, VPN, PKI/certificates, HTTP/HTTPS, proxies, and application connectivity, including packet and log analysis.
- Experience with enterprise identity and cloud technologies, including Microsoft Entra ID/Active Directory, SAML, OAuth/OIDC, MFA, Conditional Access, and Azure or comparable cloud platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex security implementations and production troubleshooting from architecture/design through implementation, stabilization, documentation, and operational handoff.
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $126,152.00 - $198,161.60 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.
Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
- Life Insurance
- 401k/403B with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
City/State
Norfolk, VAWork Shift
First (Days)Overview:
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join our Cybersecurity Engineering team and help design, implement, optimize, and support enterprise security technologies across a large, complex environment.
This role will have an immediate focus on Secure Service Edge (SSE), Zero Trust, and Zscaler technologies, while also working across network security, cloud, identity, and endpoint security initiatives.
The ideal candidate is a highly capable hands-on engineer who combines deep technical troubleshooting skills, strong networking fundamentals, security expertise, and technical leadership. This individual should be comfortable taking ownership of complex problems, working across multiple technology domains, and driving initiatives from architecture and design through implementation, production stabilization, and operational handoff.
We are looking for someone who does more than configure technology—we want an engineer who understands how and why the technology works, can determine why it isn’t working when problems occur, and can collaborate across teams to drive issues to resolution.
Technical Leadership & Collaboration
- Takes ownership of complex technical issues, using a methodical, evidence-based approach to drive root-cause identification and resolution.
- Translates architectural direction into scalable technical solutions, identifying risks, dependencies, and operational considerations throughout implementation.
- Leads cross-functional technical discussions and troubleshooting across cybersecurity, network, cloud, identity, endpoint, and infrastructure teams.
- Communicates complex technical findings, risks, and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders, leadership, and vendors.
- Mentors engineers, promotes knowledge sharing, and identifies opportunities to improve automation, reliability, processes, and operational support.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
Certification/Licensure
- Zscaler, CCNP/CCIE, PCNSE, Microsoft Security/Azure, CISSP, or Security+ certifications preferred.
Experience
- Extensive hands-on cybersecurity engineering experience supporting SSE/SASE, Zero Trust, network security, cloud security, or related enterprise security technologies.
- Strong experience with Zscaler technologies, including ZIA, ZPA, ZCC, ZDX, GRE/IPsec tunnels, SSL/TLS inspection, proxy/traffic forwarding, and policy troubleshooting.
- Strong networking and troubleshooting expertise across TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls, VPN, PKI/certificates, HTTP/HTTPS, proxies, and application connectivity, including packet and log analysis.
- Experience with enterprise identity and cloud technologies, including Microsoft Entra ID/Active Directory, SAML, OAuth/OIDC, MFA, Conditional Access, and Azure or comparable cloud platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex security implementations and production troubleshooting from architecture/design through implementation, stabilization, documentation, and operational handoff.
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $126,152.00 - $198,161.60 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.
Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
- Life Insurance
- 401k/403B with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in network security specialist jobs.
- Three or more years of hands-on experience in network security or a closely related role
- Proficiency with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or IBM QRadar
- Industry certification such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH, or equivalent
- Experience configuring and managing firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and VPNs
- Knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, or other security frameworks and compliance standards
- Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, or a related field
Tips for Your Network Security Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to each stack
Network security job postings vary significantly by tool environment. Rewrite your skills section to mirror the exact platforms listed, whether that's Palo Alto, Fortinet, or Cisco, so your resume clears automated screening for each specific opening.
Lead with certifications above the fold
Certifications like CISSP, CEH, Security+, or CISM are used as hard filters by many hiring managers. Place them in your resume header or a dedicated section near the top so recruiters confirm your credentials before reading anything else.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists network security specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your sub-specialty
Searching for terms like SOC analyst, zero-trust architect, or cloud security engineer surfaces roles written for your exact background. Applying to postings that match your specific discipline significantly improves callback rates over generic security titles.
Prepare for a technical screening round
Most network security interviews include a hands-on or scenario-based round covering log analysis, firewall rule evaluation, or a mock incident response. Practice articulating your methodology out loud, not just your conclusions, since interviewers assess your reasoning process.
Negotiate clearance level as a separate item
If you hold an active security clearance, treat it as a distinct negotiating asset in your offer conversation. Clearance maintenance costs employers real money, so candidates who come with an active clearance have leverage beyond base compensation alone.
Network Security Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most network security specialists?
The companies hiring the most network security specialists right now include Deloitte, SpaceX, and Power3 Solutions, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors, major financial institutions, and large health systems consistently post the highest volume of roles.
How many network security specialist jobs are remote?
About 55% of network security specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though availability varies by specialization. Roles focused on cloud security architecture, threat intelligence analysis, and security operations center work tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions requiring on-site hardware management or classified environment access are typically fully on-site.
How do you become a network security specialist?
Start by building foundational knowledge in networking protocols and operating systems, then pursue an entry-level certification such as CompTIA Security+ or Network+. Gain hands-on experience through a help desk, IT support, or junior analyst role, then specialize in an area like penetration testing or incident response. A bachelor's degree in a technical field strengthens your candidacy, and higher-level certifications like CISSP become accessible after several years of practical experience.
Can you get a network security specialist job with no experience?
Breaking in without direct experience is possible by focusing on junior SOC analyst or security operations roles, which are commonly structured as entry points into the field. Building a home lab, completing capture-the-flag competitions, earning a foundational certification like Security+, and contributing to open-source security projects all substitute for formal experience in a way that reviewers recognize. Targeting smaller companies and managed security service providers often yields more entry-level openings than large enterprises.
What does the network security specialist interview process look like?
Most hiring processes start with a recruiter or HR screen focused on your background and certifications, followed by a technical phone or video interview with a security engineer or team lead. A practical assessment comes next, typically involving a scenario exercise such as analyzing a suspicious log file, walking through an incident response plan, or evaluating a firewall configuration. Final rounds usually include a panel interview with cross-functional stakeholders and, for sensitive environments, a background or clearance review.
Where can I find and apply to network security specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to network security specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your specialization, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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