Network Security Engineer Jobs in Princeton, 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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Senior Information Assurance Engineer

  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Overview** GovCIO is currently hiring for a Senior Information Assurance Engineer to support our client's SA&A contract needs. This position will fully remote. **Responsibilities** + Lead efforts...

Remote Work

IT Cloud Security Architect - Digital Technology Services

  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

of malware, emerging threats, attacks, and vulnerability management. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills. + Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft...

Application Security Engineer

  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

. + Performs and conducts penetration tests and manual/automated code reviews. + Trains developers and other relevant team members on Secure Code Development as well as other security protocols as needed...

Principal Cybersecurity - Enterprise Security Architect

  • Bedminster, NJ (19 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Bedminster, NJ (19 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

The Tactical Architecture Group is a group of lead network security architects and strategists within the ACC Enterprise Security Architecture organization....

Security Technician

  • Langhorne, PA (18 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Langhorne, PA (18 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 13 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...

Security Engineer

  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

Security & Threat Prevention Experience in configuring and maintaining firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) 3 years' experience with Identity & Access Mgt (IAM) Strong knowledge...

Principle Network Security Engineer

  • Bedminster, NJ (19 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Bedminster, NJ (19 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

Must Have: 10+ years in large network Red Team operations Penetration testing, network security, or protecting large networks Proficiency in BGP hijacking, ACL bypasses, segmentation flaws, and/or protecting...

HSM Security Architect

  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (24 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (24 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

Calling all innovators - find your future at Fiserv.** We're Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world. We connect financial...

Mainframe Security Engineer

  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

Mainframe Security EngineerRemote - United StatesJR011549 At Ensono, our **Purpose is to be a relentless ally, disrupting the status quo and unleashing our clients to Do Great Things** **_!_** We...

Remote Work

Staff Application Security Engineer

  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

. * Relevant experience in offensive security, penetration testing, or red teaming. * Expertise of cloud-native (AWS) technologies including containers, Kubernetes, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform...

Manager, Security Engineer

  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 18 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 18 days ago

security and desire to be a member of a teamwork-oriented organization....

Senior Security Engineer (Infrastructure & Identity Security)

  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 18 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 18 days ago

Management & EDR: Wiz, Snyk, Qualys/Nessus, Crowdstrike SIEM: SumoLogic or Splunk Experience with Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD: Terraform, Helm, Chef, Ansible, Buildkite, Jenkins, ArgoCD 4+ years...

Network Security Engineer

  • Basking Ridge, NJ (21 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 18 days ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ (21 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 18 days ago

One of Insight Global's largest Telecom clients is looking for a Network Security Engineer to join their Consulting Services Organization....

Security Engineers

  • Woodbridge, NJ (22 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (22 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 19 days ago

Involve in all phases of Security Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Analyze and conduct security assessments through vulnerability testing and risk analysis using Check Marx, SonarQube, Ansible,...

AI Security Architect

  • Basking Ridge, NJ (21 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ (21 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 19 days ago

When you join Verizon** You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely - even if they're daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we...

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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 Princeton, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Network Security Engineers in Princeton, 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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