Network Security Engineer Jobs in Elizabeth, NJ

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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ServiceNow Security Architect with GRC : Onsite:(TX , GA , NC , WA )

  • Jersey City, NJ (6 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (6 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

ServiceNow Security Architect Location - 100% onsite. Below are locations They MUST BE local to one of the following locations as they will be required to work onsite 5 days a week every week:...

IT Network and Security Administrator - New York, NY

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

Position Overview: The Network and Security Administrator will assist in completing networking projects, ensure network security, and assisting in various projects....

Extended Expertise Consultant/Network Security Consultant

  • New York City, NY (9 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • New York City, NY (9 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

/security solutions and technologies (BGP, SD-WAN concepts, VXLAN and general routing and switching) Minimum of 3 years experience leading security solutions in large environments) Detailed technical...

IT Security Engineer

  • New York City, NY (9 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • New York City, NY (9 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

scopes; Prepare, organize, review & follow-up on pentests and remediation on all scopes; Prepare, organize, review & follow-up on Purple team exercise and its remediation projects; Conduct annual Firewall...

US E EA - Lead Firewall & Security Engineer - T&I

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

Network Firewall Engineer Recruiting for this role ends on May 31, 2025 Work youll do Provides engineering, security compliance and administration of the firewalls....

IT Risk and Security Engineer

  • Jersey City, NJ (6 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (6 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC? Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At...

Hybrid Lead Cybersecurity Engineer

  • Jersey City, NJ (6 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (6 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Knowledge of Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and SIEM technologies; Splunk, endpoint detection, Firewalls and Sourcefire and similar tools preferred....

Endpoint Security Engineer

  • New York City, NY (9 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York City, NY (9 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Required Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in systems engineering with strong focus on endpoint security and vulnerability management....

Advanced Cyber Security Engineer & Access Management (IAM)

  • Morris Plains, NJ (20 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Morris Plains, NJ (20 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Join a team recognized for leadership, innovation and diversity This position is intended to convey to the new, independent company, to be named Solstice Advanced Materials when the separation...

Snow Security Architect

  • Middletown, NJ (19 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Middletown, NJ (19 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Job Title - Snow Security Architect Duration - 6+ Months They MUST BE local to one of the following locations as they will be required to work onsite 5 days a week every week: Middletown, NJ...

Senior Security Engineer

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

We are Rokt, a hyper-growth ecommerce leader. Rokt is the global leader in ecommerce, unlocking real-time relevance in the moment that matters most. Rokt's AI Brain and ecommerce Network powers...

Manager, Cloud and Security Engineer

  • Short Hills, NJ (9 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Short Hills, NJ (9 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

, Private Link, NAT Gateway, and more) Firewall and network management qualifications such as Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP...

Application Security Engineer

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

THE STATS What we're looking for in our next teammate Experience in software development such as Python, JavaScript, or Java Familiarity with security tools such as Nessus, Burp, and web application firewalls...

Junior Cyber Security Engineer

  • Ridgefield Park, NJ (15 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ridgefield Park, NJ (15 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Experienced with penetration testing and techniques. Ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities. Understand patch management. Knowledge of firewalls, antivirus and IDPS concepts....

Sr Network Security Engineer (REMOTE)

  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (10 miles from Elizabeth, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Security Architecture Design: + Vulnerability Management + Lifecycle Management + Network Patch Management + Encryption Technologies: PKI, AES, RSA + Network Security Capability: NGFW, IDS/IPS, ATP...

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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
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Salary for Network Security Engineer Jobs in Elizabeth, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Network Security Engineers in Elizabeth, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.2%
Master's Degree
31.4%
Associate's Degree
10.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.4%
High School or GED
3.0%
Doctorate Degree
2.2%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.1%



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