Sr. Network Security Engineer (Hybrid - Seattle, WA)

About the role

The Senior Network Security Engineer will play a pivotal role in securing Nordstrom's infrastructure across multiple environments, including enterprise, cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), and retail edge.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and operate network security controls across various environments
• Implement and maintain zero-trust network access (ZTNA) policies, microsegmentation, and perimeter security
• Build and maintain automation pipelines for security policy management, firewall rule lifecycle, and compliance validation
• Collaborate with cloud, platform, and application teams to integrate security at the network layer
• Serve as a subject matter expert for authentication and authorization frameworks
• Monitor, triage, and respond to network security events; drive root cause analysis and remediation
• Author engineering documentation, threat models, and security runbooks
• Mentor engineers on security best practices and automation patterns
• Participate in on-call rotation for critical security infrastructure

Requirements

• You approach problems with an automation-first mindset
• You understand networks well enough to implement security without needing a network engineer
• You have hands-on experience with cloud security architecture across multiple major cloud platforms
• You have strong automation and IaC experience
• You have deep expertise in network security technologies
• You have solid foundational network knowledge
• You have experience with security policy-as-code, CI/CD pipelines, and GitOps workflows
• You have effective written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or equivalent education and experience
• 7+ years of progressive enterprise security engineering experience with demonstrated depth in network security domains
• Hands-on experience with cloud security architecture across two or more major cloud platforms
• Strong automation and IaC experience
• Deep expertise in network security technologies
• Strong working knowledge of authentication and authorization
• Solid foundational network knowledge
• Experience with security policy-as-code, CI/CD pipelines, and GitOps workflows
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with Versa SD-WAN security policy, Juniper Mist access policy, or Fastly/edge security controls
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms, SOAR workflows, or security data pipelines
• Relevant certifications
• Retail or high-velocity e-commerce security experience

Pay Range Details

The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations. The pay offer is dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

Additional Information

This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment.

For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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