Senior IT Engineer (Security)

The Team

Upstarts IT Engineering team supports the foundational technology infrastructure of our organization. This team is responsible for ensuring the security reliability and scalability of the companys network systems across all offices and cloud environments. We work cross-functionally with IT Support InfoSec Engineering and other teams to protect our network and data drive efficiency and ensure compliance with security policies.

As an Senior IT Engineer (Security) at Upstart you will play a critical role in managing and securing our network infrastructure. This includes configuring and maintaining firewalls VPNs office network and other network devices monitoring for security incidents and implementing safeguards to protect against cyber threats. Youll also collaborate with other teams to ensure seamless and secure access for all users and systems while constantly improving our network performance and security posture.

This is a hands-on engineering role where you will take ownership of our network security and operational excellence working in a dynamic fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for solving complex problems and ensuring compliance with security standards across IT infrastructure.

Position Location - This role is available in the following locations: Remote San Mateo Columbus Austin

Time Zone Requirements - This team operates on the East/West Coast time zones.

Travel Requirements - Office visits will be required as and when needed for hardware maintenance. This team also has regular on-site collaboration sessions that occur a few days per quarter at various locations in the US. Upstart will cover all travel-related expenses for these meetups.This team has regular on-site collaboration sessions.

How youll make an impact:

• Design implement and maintain secure network architecture including firewalls VPNs Wifi and switches
• Monitor and respond to network and security incidents using tools like IDS/IPS SIEM and firewalls.
• Manage incident response platforms advanced threat protection and end-to-end cloud security solutions
• Develop and refine network security strategies and influencing security architecture across Internal Infrastructure
• Collaborate with IT InfoSec and Operations to implement network security best practices and maintain system compliance
• Automate network and security processes to increase efficiency and reduce risks
• Identify and mitigate potential security vulnerabilities applying patches and updates to network systems
• Participate in security audits and assessments to ensure the network complies with company and industry security standards
• Provide network and security support for office locations and remote users
• Optimize network performance and reliability by analyzing network traffic and troubleshooting issues
• Participate in an on-call rotation to ensure rapid response to network or security incidents outside of business hours

What were looking for:

• Minimum requirements:
• 7 years of experience in security and network engineering
• Expertise in managing firewalls (e.g. Palo Alto CloudFlare Meraki) and VPN technologies
• Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Global Protect Virtual Firewalls CloudFlare WARP
• Hands-on experience with security monitoring tools (IDS/IPS SIEM etc.)
• Deep understanding of network protocols (e.g. TCP/IP BGP DNS VLANs)
• Strong understanding of Data Loss Prevention methods and controls including Cyberhaven Crowdstrike and Proofpoint
• Experience working with cloud networking (AWS) and securing cloud environments
• Solid knowledge of security frameworks (e.g. NIST ISO 27001) and network hardening techniques
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Proficient in automation tools and scripting (e.g. Python Terraform)
• Be able to manage infrastructure via code
• Preferred qualifications:
• Industry certifications such as PCNSE CCNA CCNP CISSP or CEH
• Experience with Zero Trust Architecture and implementing network segmentation
• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Firewalls and AWS security configurations
• Knowledge of MacOS and Windows security configurations
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a remote and cross-functional team environment

What youll love:

• Competitive Compensation (base bonus & equity)
• Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage with Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to $4500 and immediate vesting and after-tax savings
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous holiday vacation sick and safety leave
• Supportive parental family care and military leave programs
• Annual wellness technology & ergonomic reimbursement programs
• Social activities including team events and onsites all-company updates employee resource groups (ERGs) and other interest groups such as book clubs fitness investing and volunteering
• Catered lunches snacks & drinks when working in offices

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