Network Security Engineer

What the role needs

• Northborough, Massachusetts
• Job Title: Network Security Engineer
• Location: Northborough, Massachusetts (On-Site)
• Support remote sites and data centers, including smart hands support for infrastructure and network equipment.
• Manage firewalls, routing and switching infrastructure, application delivery platforms, centralized logging, and network monitoring tools.
• Perform vulnerability assessments, port scanning, patching, backup validation, restoration procedures, and disaster recovery support.
• Participate in 24×7 on-call rotation, collaborate with vendors and technical teams, and support NERC CIP standards and time-sensitive deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a Networking role.
• Strong experience with firewalls, routers, and switches.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across time zones, work in a fast-paced environment, and communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.

From the employer

Northborough, Massachusetts • • • • Job Title: Network Security Engineer Location: Northborough, Massachusetts (On-Site) Job Summary: We are recruiting for a hands-on Engineer opportunity supporting a complex, multi-site infrastructure environment with a strong focus on network security, resilience, and operational excellence. Our team is seeking a technically strong professional who can help maintain secure, high-availability systems while supporting monitoring, backup, recovery, and compliance-driven activities. Responsibilities: • Support remote sites and data centers, including smart hands support for infrastructure and network equipment. • Manage firewalls, routing and switching infrastructure, application delivery platforms, centralized logging, and network monitoring tools. • Perform vulnerability assessments, port scanning, patching, backup validation, restoration procedures, and disaster recovery support. • Participate in 24×7 on-call rotation, collaborate with vendors and technical teams, and support NERC CIP standards and time-sensitive deadlines. Required: • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. • 3+ years of experience in a Networking role. • Strong experience with firewalls, routers, and switches. • Ability to collaborate effectively across time zones, work in a fast-paced environment, and communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. About SSI People: With over 26 years of industry experience, SSi People has built its reputation and expertise on putting people first. Everything we do works toward delivering exceptional experience for our consultants, our clients, and our internal team. Through a genuine commitment to people in everything we do. We have developed refined processes and a stellar internal team to deliver talent quickly. More importantly, we focus on building long-term relationships, not transactions. Putting people first is just what we do well. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from SSi People and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: SSi People Privacy Policy Apply Now!