EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
We are looking for a Network Security Operations Engineer to partner across Infrastructure, Security, Platform, Application, and Operations teams to strengthen the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our technology landscape.
The role will be instrumental in delivering key cybersecurity initiatives related to network segmentation, firewall governance, vulnerability management, endpoint protection, credential security, hardening, and end-of-life (EOL) remediation across on-premises, cloud, data center, office, warehouse, and retail environments.
The Network Security Operations Engineer will be a proactive and self-motivated security professional responsible for supporting and executing security improvement programs, operational controls, and remediation activities across network infrastructure, servers, endpoints, applications, and cloud platforms. The role requires close collaboration with business and technology stakeholders to implement sustainable security controls while maintaining operational stability.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Infrastructure, Security, IAM, Platform, and Application teams to implement and maintain secure network architectures and cybersecurity controls
- Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of network segmentation, privileged access pathways, and secure remote administration solutions
- Manage firewall governance activities, including firewall rule reviews, risk assessments, remediation of obsolete rules, and validation of business requirements for network access
- Drive vulnerability management initiatives by validating scan coverage, coordinating remediation activities, tracking high-risk vulnerabilities, and ensuring closure of security findings
- Participate in hardening initiatives by defining, implementing, and enforcing security baselines across network devices, servers, endpoints, and cloud platforms
- Identify, assess, and remediate risks associated with End-of-Life (EOL) systems through segmentation, monitoring, privileged access restrictions, and compensating controls
- Develop and maintain security documentation, operational procedures, standards, and technical designs
- Act as a subject matter expert for network security technologies, controls, and best practices and share knowledge across technical teams
- Provide operational support and technical leadership during security projects, audits, investigations, and compliance activities
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cyber Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- 3+ years of experience in Network Security, Security Operations, Infrastructure Security, or a related field
- Background in enterprise network technologies, including routing, switching, and LAN/WAN
- Proficiency in VPN, wireless networking, and network segmentation
- Expertise in managing firewalls, firewall policies, and security zones, including access control lists (ACLs) and network security controls
- Skills in supporting vulnerability management programs, security remediation initiatives, and security compliance activities
- Familiarity with privileged access management (PAM), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and break-glass processes, as well as identity security and credential management
- Knowledge of security hardening frameworks such as CIS Benchmarks and secure baseline management
- Understanding of cloud security principles and hybrid infrastructure environments
- Competency in security monitoring, logging, and SIEM platforms, along with incident investigation
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the capability to diagnose complex network and security issues end-to-end
- Excellent communication skills in English (C1 level) with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams, combined with strong prioritization, risk-management, and problem-solving capabilities
Nice to have
- Relevant certifications such as Fortinet, Cisco CCNA/CCNP Security, or equivalent
We offer
- We believe that the greatest strength of the company is its people. EPAM is fully committed to help its employees to reach their full potential and achieve their professional goals through continues learning. With this in mind, we would like to introduce to you few of the many opportunities and services which we believe will help you expand your current knowledge:
- Full access to cutting-edge tools and technologies
- Competitive compensation depending on experience and skills
- All-around Social package: professional & soft skills training, medical & family care programs, sports
- Relocation opportunities
- Free English classes
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
- Continuous experience exchange with experts and professionals worldwide
- Friendly team and comfortable working environment
- Engineering, corporate, and social events within and outside the Company
- Flexible working schedule
- Opportunities for self-realization
