Network Security Engineer – Automation

Freddie Mac

. Support and improve enterprise network security services .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $94,000 - $142,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in enterprise network security, automation, and orchestration, with a strong focus on developing scalable solutions using Ansible and API integrations. Proficient in managing firewall policies and security controls while collaborating across teams to enhance operational efficiency.

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Network Security EngineeringAnsible AutomationPalo Alto NetworksAPI IntegrationFirewall Policy Management

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Hard Skills

Network SecurityInfrastructure AutomationAnsibleIP AutomationREST APIsJSONFirewall PoliciesSecurity ControlsWorkflow OrchestrationNetwork Policy Management

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsTroubleshootingDocumentationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Palo AltoZscalerCloudflareServiceNowGit

Industry Keywords

Enterprise Network SecurityOperational SecurityChange ManagementAcceptable Use PoliciesRegulatory Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleFirewallsPythonServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support and improve enterprise network security services
Develop automation to increase efficiency, consistency, and reliability
Support firewalls, Palo Alto, Zscaler, Cloudflare, URL filtering, security controls, recertification, incident remediation, and related operational processes
Design and maintain Ansible-based automation and IP/network automation for security infrastructure, policy management, configuration, and validation
Develop workflows and orchestration across security applications using APIs and integrations
Automate network objects, addressing, firewall policies, connectivity, and configuration workflows
Improve firewall management, security controls, recertification, and other Network Security processes
Reduce manual effort and operational risk through Ansible, IP/network automation, APIs, and workflow orchestration
Collaborate across Network Security, infrastructure, architecture, and application teams
Build reusable, tested, documented, supportable automation and orchestration solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–5 years of professional experience in network security, network engineering, security engineering, infrastructure automation, or a related technical discipline
Hands-on experience supporting enterprise network security technologies, including firewalls, secure web gateways, URL filtering, and network security policy management
Experience with Palo Alto Networks, Zscaler, Cloudflare, or comparable enterprise network security platforms
Experience with Ansible / Ansible Automation Platform, including developing and maintaining playbooks, roles, and reusable automation
Experience with IP and network automation, including automation of network objects, addressing, firewall policies, connectivity, and configuration workflows
Experience integrating and automating security applications using REST APIs, JSON, and API-based integrations
Experience developing or supporting workflow and orchestration solutions integrating multiple security, network, and enterprise applications
Working knowledge of firewall policy lifecycle management, including access requests, changes, recertification, rule validation, and security controls
Experience with ServiceNow, Git/source control, and enterprise change-management practices
Python or PowerShell experience considered beneficial
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration skills
Ability to translate operational security requirements into scalable and supportable automation solutions
Commitment to acceptable-use, privacy, security, and regulatory policies and training requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual incentive program eligibility
Comprehensive total rewards package
Market-leading benefit programs
Reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities