Sr Principal Network Security Engineer
About The Position
Bold Thinking. World Changing. At SkyWater, our ingenuity helps improve lives around the world by manufacturing U.S. made semiconductors that are essential ingredients of modern life. Automotive safety enhancements, life-saving medical devices, consumer electronics and American security require semiconductors. Working in our Minnesota headquarters, Florida, or Texas location — employees join together to improve the world. Explore what’s possible. Joining our U.S. - based team means contributing to and learning about the commercialization of some of the most exciting technologies the world has ever seen. We are turning “science fiction” into everyday reality through technologies such as superconducting, 3D integrated circuits or computer chips, carbon nanotubes, photonic logic devices, micro electro-mechanical systems and other emerging device topologies. We manufacture products for aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer and industrial markets, to name a few. Our customers include emerging leaders who rely on our intellectual property security and quality manufacturing services. Step into the future. SkyWater’s values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment and Growth Mindset guide us to cultivate an empowered, learning environment. We also invest in developing highly skilled, dedicated employees — and employees who are entering the workforce for the first time, from the military, and a variety of educational backgrounds. Are you bold thinking? Find your place on our team and help us change the world! Primary Objective: The Senior Principal Network Security Engineer is responsible for technical leadership, architecture, design, implementation, and oversight of secure network infrastructures that protect organizational systems and sensitive data, including Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). This role serves as a senior technical authority and subject matter expert (SME), providing strategic direction, hands-on engineering, and mentorship while ensuring compliance with security frameworks and contractual requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of experience in network engineering, with significant focus on network security in a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated experience designing and securing enterprise-scale networks (e.g., Palo Alto/Panorama SME)
- Advanced knowledge of:
- Firewalls (stateful, NGFW)
- Palo Alto Networks
- IDS/IPS
- Palo Alto Networks
- VPN technologies (IPsec, SSL/TLS)
- Palo Alto Networks or Other
- Network segmentation and access control in manufacturing (Purdue model)
- Experience with cloud network security (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP)
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, and DNS
- Expert in threat remediation, including investigation, pen testing process, network monitoring and logging tools
Nice To Haves
- Enterprise scale Semiconductor and/or manufacturing experience
- Experience in federal contracting or regulated industries
Responsibilities
- Network Security Architecture & Engineering
- Design, implement, and maintain secure network architectures for on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments
- Lead network segmentation, boundary protection, and zero-trust initiatives
- Design, document, and implement secure configurations for firewalls, routers, switches, VPNs, and load balancers
- Develop strategy to Ensure data inspection, encryption, and secure communications for all data movement (Inbound/outbound: Cloud, On-Prem, SaaS, PaaS, IOT)
- Security Operations & Risk Management
- Identify, assess, and mitigate network-related security risks
- Review and approve network security designs and changes
- Support vulnerability management, penetration testing, and remediation efforts
- Analyze network security incidents and lead technical response efforts
- Compliance & Governance
- Ensure network security controls align with NIST SP 800-171, CMMC Level 2, and CUI protection requirements
- Support audits, assessments, and security reviews by providing technical evidence and documentation
- Contribute to system security plans (SSPs), policies, procedures, and control implementations
- Leadership & Collaboration
- Serve as a technical escalation point and SME for enterprise network security
- Mentor and guide network and security engineers
- Collaborate with IT, cloud, DevOps, and compliance teams
- Influence security strategy and roadmap development
- Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
- Oversee network monitoring, logging, and alerting capabilities
- Evaluate and communicate emerging threats, technologies, and security best practices
- Recommend improvements to network security posture and resilience
Benefits
- SkyWater offers competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well other employee financial benefits including 401k match, life insurance and opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate.
- Additionally, SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life. This includes benefit eligibility day one, medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site fitness facility, and an on-site self-serve market.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
