Network Security Engineer Jobs in Huntersville, NC

A Network Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining computer and information security systems. They play an essential role in ensuring the safety and integrity of a company's data, detecting and mitigating network threats, and implementing security protocols. These professionals also conduct system checks for security vulnerabilities, develop security standards, and recommend security enhancements. They also respond to any network security incidents and provide a thorough post-event analysis.

Network Security Engineers should possess strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills. They should be well-versed in various networking languages, firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and other security technologies. Important certifications include Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Security. Before becoming a Network Security Engineer, an individual may work as a Network Administrator, Systems Administrator, or a Junior Network Engineer.

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Senior Mobile Security Engineer

  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 18 hours ago

Desired Skills: Application or Point-of-Sale penetration testing experience This job will be open and accepting applications for a minimum of seven days from the date it was posted....

Senior Security Engineer - Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR)

  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 1 day ago

(IAM, CI/CD Pipelines, Network Security, DLP) Deep understanding of Security Information, and Event Management (SIEM) solutions such as Splunk, LogScale....

Security Technician

  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 5 days ago

Securitas Technology Corporation is a division of Securitas AB, the largest protective services provider in the world with over 370,000+ Securitas Heroes across the world. Securitas Technology...

Firewall Engineer

  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 5 days ago

of experience working in Network Services Experience with Network Technologies Firewall (Fortinet and Checkpoint) Leadership, self-starter, self-directed and shows initiative Demonstrates ownership...

Security Technician

  • Matthews, NC (24 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Matthews, NC (24 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 5 days ago

Insight Global Security Technician in Matthews , North Carolina Job Description Insight Global is seeking a Security Technician supporting one of the largest integrators out of Matthews/Charlotte,...

Security Engineer - 5629015

  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 5 days ago

Job Description Accenture Flex offers you the flexibility of local fixed-duration project-based work powered by Accenture, a leading global professional services company. Accenture is consistently...

IT Cybersecurity Engineer - Thermoformed & Flexible Packaging (TFP)

  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 6 days ago

From a small family business to a multi-billion-dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 all while keeping the heart of People Build Businesses...

Firewall Engineer

  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 6 days ago

Insight Global Firewall Engineer in Charlotte , North Carolina Job Description Insight Global is looking for a Firewall Engineer to join one of our largest financial clients in Charlotte, NC or Plano...

AVP, Network Security Engineer

  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 7 days ago

Job Overview: We are currently seeking to fill a full-time position for an AVP of Network Security Engineer within the Security Architecture - Engineering team, part of LPLs Technology Information Security...

Security Engineer II

  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 8 days ago

management....

Senior Infrastructure & Security Architect

  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 10 days ago

security, application and platform security, vulnerability management, encryption, security monitoring, security information and event management, cloud security) Operations (e.g., hardware, network...

Cyber Security Specialist

  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 10 days ago

Required skills: A broad knowledge of computer networking, log analysis, information security principles, and adversarial tools and techniques Strong analytical skills/problem solving/conceptual thinking...

Senior Security Engineer with Proofpoint

  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 11 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 11 days ago

Experience with network security components including load balancers and firewalls. Understanding of Financial Regulatory, Legal and Compliance requirements....

Firewall Security Engineer

  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 11 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 11 days ago

a Palo Alto firewall SME to join a Cisco networking equipment SME to maintain the health of all firewalls and network equipment....

Security Engineer, MSP Email Security

  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 11 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (12 miles from Huntersville, NC)
  • 11 days ago

Why Join Us? As the world's leading vendor of Cyber Security, facing the most sophisticated threats and attacks, we've assembled a global team of the most driven, creative, and innovative people....

Demographic Data for Huntersville, NC

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Network Security Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Network Security
Learn the process of network security, including intrusion detection, evidence collection, network auditing, and contingency planning against attacks. In this course, you will examine the various...
Security Engineer Nanodegree Program
Youll master the foundational skills necessary to become a Security Engineer. This program will focus on how to protect a companys computer systems, networks, applications and infrastructure. Our...
Jump Start: Network Security
Welcome to Check Point Jump Start: Network Security This course will introduce Check Point's Network Security solution. During this course, you will learn how to configure, deploy, manage, and...

Salary for Network Security Engineer Jobs in Huntersville, NC

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Network Security Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Network Security Engineers in Huntersville, NC offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.3%
Master's Degree
30.9%
Associate's Degree
10.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.6%
High School or GED
3.1%
Doctorate Degree
2.2%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.1%



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