Network Security Engineer
Boston, MA | Full-Time | Hybrid (3 days on-site)
Secure the Future of Autonomous Technology
We’re partnering with an innovative Defense company that are transforming the future of autonomous unmanned technology. This is an opportunity to secure cutting-edge autonomous platforms deployed across commercial, industrial, and defense environments.
What You’ll Do
- Secure autonomous platforms, cloud infrastructure, and remote-connected networks.
- Perform vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security hardening.
- Design and maintain secure networking including VPNs, mesh networks, routing, and firewalls.
- Secure AWS infrastructure, IAM, VPCs, and cloud-native security services.
- Integrate SAST/SCA tools into CI/CD pipelines and embed security into the SDLC.
- Build monitoring and incident response capabilities using Datadog or similar tools.
- Partner with Software and DevOps teams to deliver secure products.
What We’re Looking For
- 3+ years in Network Security, Application Security, or DevSecOps.
- Strong networking security experience (VPNs, routing, firewalls, TCP/IP).
- Hands-on AWS security experience (IAM, VPC, cloud security).
- Experience with CI/CD security, Jenkins, SonarQube, or similar.
- Strong understanding of secure coding, cloud security, OAuth, and cryptography.
- Experience with Linux, security monitoring, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability management.
- Programming experience in Python, Java, C++, or similar.
Nice to Have
- Experience supporting Defense, or Autonomous Systems environments.
- Active or previously held U.S. Security Clearance (or the ability to obtain one).
- Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, or Zero Trust architectures.
- Familiarity with CMMC, NIST, or CIS security frameworks.
Package
- Base Salary – $170k-$195k (depending on experience)
- Annual Bonus
- 401(k)
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Nikyle Maipath