Cybersecurity Engineer

American Tower

. Support enterprise network and cloud security controls across Palo Alto NGFW, secure access, and cloud security platforms .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeCary • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $91,500 - $116,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in network security operations and engineering, with a strong focus on managing firewalls, implementing secure access solutions, and ensuring compliance in hybrid cloud environments. Proficient in troubleshooting security issues and optimizing security policies to enhance operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Palo Alto NGFW AdministrationAzure Network Security ConfigurationAWS Network Security TroubleshootingZscaler Secure Access ImplementationCybersecurity Operations Experience

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Hard Skills

Network SecurityFirewall ManagementAccess Control Lists (ACLs)Zero Trust ArchitectureLog AnalysisSecurity MonitoringVulnerability RemediationCloud SecurityRouting and SegmentationPolicy Enforcement

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsGood JudgmentCustomer Service OrientationEthics and Integrity

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft SentinelMicrosoft DefenderMicrosoft Entra IDZscalerWAFLayer-7 Load BalancersCSPMCNAPP

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in CybersecurityBachelor’s Degree in Information TechnologyBachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityNetwork SecurityCloud SecurityHybrid EnvironmentsSecurity Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityFirewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support enterprise network and cloud security controls across Palo Alto NGFW, secure access, and cloud security platforms
Administer and enforce Palo Alto NGFW policies, security profiles, and rule-based hygiene
Configure and troubleshoot Azure and AWS network security, including routing, segmentation, VPN, WAF, private access, and hybrid connectivity
Implement and support Zscaler secure access solutions
Configure CSPM/CNAPP integrations, including troubleshooting, visibility validation, posture tuning, vulnerability findings, and remediation workflows
Collaborate with technical teams on connectivity, segmentation, least privilege access, and secure cloud configurations
Investigate security events, access issues, routing anomalies, and performance concerns using logs and security telemetry
Review network designs, validate firewall and routing requirements, and recommend secure implementation approaches
Maintain runbooks, configuration baselines, implementation standards, and operational documentation
Identify and remediate misconfigurations, policy gaps, overly permissive access, routing issues, and cloud security risks
Improve security operations through policy hygiene, access reviews, reporting, automation support, metrics, and process improvements
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience required
3+ years of cybersecurity operations or engineering experience focused on network security in hybrid environments
At least 1 year managing firewalls, security groups, Access Control Lists (ACLs), and network segmentation controls
Hands-on experience implementing, administering, and troubleshooting enterprise-grade firewalls, layer-7 load balancers, WAFs, and ZTNA solutions
Working knowledge of zero trust and privileged access architectures
Experience with log analysis, security monitoring platforms, SIEM, and Microsoft Security Suite tools such as Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, or Microsoft Entra ID
Understanding of identity and access management principles related to Zscaler application access, authentication, authorization, privileged access, and least privilege models
Experience with network security concepts across cloud and hybrid environments, particularly Azure and AWS
Familiarity with supporting Wiz across cloud environments
Good judgment, urgency, ethics, regulatory compliance, customer service, and business integrity
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Approximately 5% travel may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus eligibility
Annual equity award
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Healthcare coverage
401(k) savings plan
Paid time off
Company holidays
Sick leave
Parental leave
Employee Assistance Program focused on mental and financial wellness