• Senior Network Security Engineer

    Delta Air Lines, Inc. (Atlanta, GA)


    How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)

     

    As a Senior Network Security Engineer – IT Information

    Security (Grade 9), you will serve as a technical authority responsible for

    designing, securing, and evolving hybrid and cloud network security

    architecture. This role emphasizes macro- and micro-segmentation strategies,

    protection of east-west and north-south traffic flows, and securing highly

    adaptive, automation-driven environments while enabling speed to business.

     

    You will partner with architecture, cloud engineering,

    application teams, and governance stakeholders to ensure security controls are

    scalable, resilient, and aligned with Zero Trust principles.

    Delta’s IT InfoSec Network Security Team is responsible for:

    + High performing and self-motivated, extensive professionalexperience in designing,

    + implementing and managing network security solution, and inproviding network support.

    + IT support for network segmentation of infrastructureservices.

    + IT support to secure Internal, Partner, Vendor, and Externalconnectivity to Delta and Tenant applications across multiple critical data centerinfrastructures.

    + IT support for firewall hardware and software maintenance,which includes site implementations, inventories, infrastructure planning,preventative maintenance, and break/fix services in data center criticalinfrastructure.

    + IT support for Enterprise Remote Access Users to align ourclient edge security technology with and client-based agent on workstations;the team can utilize next-generation technology such as App-ID and User-ID forgranular user identification.

    + IT support for reverse proxy hardware and software maintenance, which includes siteimplementations, inventories, infrastructure planning, preventative maintenance, and break/fixservices in data center critical infrastructure.

    + IT support for airport operations mobile connectivity solution, Netmotion, hardware, andsoftware maintenance, which includes site implementations, inventories, infrastructureplanning, preventative maintenance, and break/fix services in data center criticalinfrastructure.

    + Support IT Information Security Department to maintain the integrity and service continuity ofthe enterprise data and applications

    + Recommending and implementing departmental policy, guidelines, standards, and procedures.

    + Assures compliance with all governing corporate standards and guidelines.

    + Support Enterprise applications and Consumer services are available at 99.999% SLA

    Key Responsibilities

    + Lead design and implementation of macro-segmentation strategies across enterpriseenvironments.

    + Design and deploy micro-segmentation controls to secure east-west traffic.

    + Secure north-south traffic using next-generation firewall and proxy technologies.

    + Architect and secure AWS networking including VPCs, routing, Transit Gateway or Cloud WAN.

    + Define segmentation policies balancing security, performance, and agility.

    + Drive Zero Trust initiatives and identity-aware access.

    + Implement automation and infrastructure-as-code for policy deployment.

    + Provide senior technical leadership during incidents and migrations.

    + Partner with application teams to understand traffic flows.

    + Mentor junior engineers and act as escalation point.

    What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

    + Advanced understanding of network security and segmentation.

    + Hands-on experience with hybrid and AWS environments.

    + Deep knowledge of AWS networking and security services.

    + Experience supporting and managing a remote access SASE solution.

    + Experience with next-generation firewalls.

    + Strong troubleshooting and design skills.

    + Excellent communication skills.

    + Experience with Change Management / ITIL.

    + Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.

    + Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.

    + Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.

    + Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.

    What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

    + 5–10+ years of enterprise or cloud network security experience.

    + Leadership in segmentation initiatives.

    + Zero Trust or micro-segmentation platform experience.

    + Automation skills (AWS Lambda and Stack Functions).

    + AWS Security or Advanced Networking certifications.

    + PCNSE, PCNSA, or CCNP Security.

    + Experience supporting mission-critical environments.

     

    Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing

     

    Our culture is

    rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity,

    Resilience and Servant Leadership – every day, in everything we do. At Delta,

    our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on

    Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a career at Delta gives you a

    chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help

    you keep climbing along the way:

    + Competitive salary,industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives

    + 401(k) with generouscompany contributions up to 9%

    + New hires areeligible for up to 2-weeks of vacation. This is earned for use in the followingvacation year (April 1 – March 31)

    + In addition tovacation, new hires are eligible for up to 56 hours of paid personal timewithin a 12-month period

    + 10paid holidays per calendar year

    + Birthing parents areeligible for 12-weeks of paid maternity/parental leave

    + Non-birthing parentsare eligible for 2-weeks of paid parental leave

    + Comprehensive healthbenefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and lifeinsurance benefits

    + Family careassistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance,lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with lovedones in all stages

    + Holistic Wellbeingprograms to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health,including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you andanyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resourcessupporting mental health

    + Domestic andInternational space-available flight privileges for employees and eligiblefamily members

    + Career developmentprograms to achieve your long-term career goals

    + World-widepartnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created tofocus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint

    + Business ResourceGroups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion,provide perspective and help implement strategies

    + Recognition rewardsand awards through the platform Unstoppable Together

    + Access to over 500discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such ascar and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, andchildcare

     

    Delta Air Lines, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodation in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings through this site, apply for jobs through Delta’s online system, or at any point in the selection process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please click here