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