Principal Network Security Engineer

Altera

Penang, Malaysia
Hybrid
8-12 years information security experience
3-5 years leadership or management role
Deep expertise in firewalls ids ips segmentation
Altera is seeking a Principal Network Security Engineer to lead its network security operations, focusing on enhancing security strategies and overseeing a team responsible for protecting the company’s global infrastructure. The role requires extensive experience in network security, management, and a deep understanding of security architecture and compliance frameworks

Job Summary

  • This senior leadership role is responsible for managing a team of analysts and engineers while driving the maturity of the network security program.
  • The position requires deep knowledge of network security architecture, including Zero Trust principles, micro-segmentation, and hybrid cloud networking.
  • Candidates must demonstrate success in owning and maturing network security or SOC programs with strong incident response capabilities.

Matching Summary

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Altera is seeking a Principal Network Security Engineer to lead its network security operations, focusing on enhancing security strategies and overseeing a team responsible for protecting the company’s global infrastructure. The role requires extensive experience in network security, management, and a deep understanding of security architecture and compliance frameworks.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8-12 years information security experience
  • 3-5 years leadership or management role
  • Deep expertise in firewalls IDS IPS segmentation
  • Experience with SIEM NDR platforms EDR tools
  • Strong understanding of packet analysis network protocols
  • Experience with Azure or AWS cloud security controls

Nice-to-have

  • Proficiency with automation scripting Python KQL
  • Excellent executive-level communication skills
  • Ability to translate technical concepts into business recommendations
  • Experience building high-performing security teams

Key Requirements

  • 8-12+ years information security experience
  • 3-5+ years managing security teams
  • Deep expertise with firewalls IDS IPS segmentation
  • Experience with SIEM NDR platforms EDR tools
  • Experience with Azure or AWS cloud security controls

Work Rights

Not specified

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