Network Security Engineer – XML
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Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Network Security Engineer to design, build, configure and support XML Security Guard / secure gateway solutions in a highly secure environment.
This hands-on role combines network security, secure gateway configuration, XML security, build engineering and DevSecOps to protect and control information flows across systems and security domains.
Key Responsibilities
- Build, configure, integrate and maintain XML Security Guard / secure gateway solutions.
- Configure security policies for controlled XML-based information exchange.
- Design and implement secure network connectivity across protected environments.
- Configure and troubleshoot firewalls, gateways, proxies, routing and network security controls.
- Harden and securely configure COTS security products.
- Support XML validation, filtering and content inspection requirements.
- Troubleshoot network connectivity, application flows and security-policy issues.
- Integrate security Guard products with existing network and application infrastructure.
- Support automated builds, deployments and configuration using DevSecOps / CI/CD practices.
- Perform system testing, upgrades, patching and technical remediation.
- Produce build guides, configuration documentation and technical designs.
- Collaborate with security architects, network engineers and platform teams to deliver secure end-to-end solutions.
Required Skills
- Strong experience in Network Security Engineering.
- Hands-on experience with security gateways, Guards, firewalls, proxies or similar security appliances.
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS and TLS.
- Understanding of XML, XML messaging and XML-based integrations.
- Knowledge of XML security, including XML Schema/XSD validation, XPath, XSLT, XML signatures or encryption.
- Experience configuring and troubleshooting security/network products in complex environments.
- Experience with Linux/Unix or Windows Server environments.
- Understanding of DevSecOps and CI/CD practices.
- Scripting/automation skills using PowerShell, Bash or Python.
- Active or inactive NV1 security clearance.
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