Network Security Engineer Jobs in Leander, TX

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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Cloud Security Architect (Hybrid/Remote)

  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 18 hours ago

Cloud networking security (Transit Gateway, VPC Endpoints, PrivateLink). Encryption protocols, HTTP/TLS, and API/web security....

Principal Security Engineer I - Firewall / Vulnerability / BGP Routing

  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Load Balancing, experience with F5 Big IP preferred....

Advanced Security Technician

  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Mobile Communications America (MCA), your trusted advisor for wireless communications, data, and security, is seeking an experienced Advanced Security Technician to support our growing Security...

Threat Detection Security Engineer, SIRT

  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 2 days ago

security experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bonus: Experience using Machine-Learning, Large Language Models (LLM), or Agentic workflows Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate...

Cyber Security Engineer - Entry Level with Training!

  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Join Northstar Technologies Where Problem-Solvers Grow Northstar Technologies is looking for individuals who bring more than just technical know-how. We value energy, initiative, and a curiosity...

Application Security Engineer

  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Application Security Engineer Austin, Texas, United States Software and Services Summary Posted: May 22, 2025 Role Number: 20... Software is often referred to as the soul of Apple's products. In...

Data Security Engineer, AiDP

  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Data Security Engineer, AiDP Austin, Texas, United States Corporate Functions Summary Posted: Jun 09, 2025 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 20... Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas...

Sr. Physical Security Engineer (GovCloud), Data Center Design Engineering

  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Sr. Physical Security Engineer (GovCloud), Data Center Design Engineering This is an exciting opportunity to use the latest cloud computing technologies to help U.S. Government agencies implement...

Principal Security Architect

  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 3 days ago

We're excited you're considering joining a great place to work! Texas Mutual is deeply committed to creating and maintaining an environment of mutual respect and is proud to be an equal...

AWS Security Architect

  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Collaborate with DevOps and platform teams to integrate security into DevOps pipelines (DevSecOps) with automation for vulnerability management, code scanning, and compliance validation....

Security Architect

  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 5 days ago

Assist in the design and development of security solutions (IPs, sub-systems, system security solutions), services (Vulnerability Analysis, Certification) and security expertise to the business...

Principal Security Architect

  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Extensive experience in network security and advanced defense tools. Expertise in cryptography, IAM, PKI, OAuth2.0, SAML, OIDC....

Cloud Security Engineer

  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 6 days ago

a technical customer facing role OR a Master's degree in a technology field plus a minimum of 4 years' experience in application or network security and security data analysis with at least 1 year...

Network Security Engineer

  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Application Delivery & Load Balancing Configure, monitor, and maintain F5 load balancers (VM and hardware) to ensure high availability, performance, and secure application delivery....

Sr Security Engineer, Enterprise Technology Services

  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Austin, TX (23 miles from Leander, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Imagine what we could do together. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming excellent products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and...

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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
Build the skills needed to outsmart cyber threats. This Nanodegree teaches you how to secure infrastructure, assess vulnerabilities, and apply top industry practices to protect your organization...
Enterprise Perimeter and Network Security Course
In this course, you'll learn how to: design a secure network architecture; build secure network architectures in Azure; set up continuous monitoring and alerts using a SIEM; and create a Zero...

Salary for Network Security Engineer Jobs in Leander, TX

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Highest Education Level

Network Security Engineers in Leander, TX offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.1%
Master's Degree
31.6%
Associate's Degree
9.9%
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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