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Network Security Engineer, Google Enterprise Network

Google

Austin, TXFull-time$132–189K/yrPosted 1y agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$132–189K/yr
Location
Austin, TX
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Network Security Engineer will develop security frameworks, policies, standards, and baselines for infrastructure and network designs. The role includes threat modeling and security assessments, leading security programs, and recommending risk remediation to technical and non-technical audiences. The engineer will also lead cross-functional programs and help secure Google’s enterprise network and related technologies.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Network Security, nice to haveIT Security Architecture, nice to haveSecurity Controls, nice to haveNetwork Architecture, nice to haveSecurity Policies, nice to haveVulnerability Management, nice to haveThreat Modeling, nice to haveCollaboration, nice to haveRisk Management, nice to haveTechnical Communication, nice to haveNetwork Routing, requiredNetwork Design, requiredNetwork Troubleshooting, requiredNetwork Equipment Providers, requiredSecurity, requiredNetwork Security Architecture, requiredSecurity Assessment, requiredEnterprise Networking, requiredNetwork Planning, requiredSecurity Embedding, nice to haveReusable Components, nice to haveSecurity Standards, nice to haveCross-Functional Leadership, nice to haveAutomation, nice to haveNetwork Enterprise Architecture, nice to haveIdentity and Access Management, nice to haveApplication Security, nice to haveCloud Security, nice to haveInfrastructure Security, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or Related Field or Equivalent Practical Experience, required3 Years Network Routing Experience, required

Full job description

Network Security Engineer, Google Enterprise Network

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Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

  • 3 years of experience with network routing protocols, design and troubleshooting, with network equipment providers.

  • Experience in Security, Network Security Architecture, Security, Security Assessment, Security Controls, Enterprise Networking and Security, or related domains.

  • Experience with planning and designing networks (e.g., multiple sites, multiple products, etc.).

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience in embedding security into and developing network design and architectural patterns with several reusable components to drive security at scale.
  • Experience developing security policies, standards, and controls with practical implementation across enterprise network environments.
  • Experience working with and leading cross-functional programs from technical and non-technical experience to drive positive security outcomes across large-scale organizations.
  • Experience in Security Engineering, Security Assessment, Vulnerability Management, and Threat Modeling, with experience in automation and delivering organization-wide programs.
  • Experience in domains such as Network Enterprise Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Application Security, Cloud Security, or Infrastructure Security.

About the job Google is proud to boast a network that provides service to millions of Internet users around the world. The Network Engineering team is responsible for operating that network reliably and at scale. As a member of the team, you have a direct impact on design and feature enhancements to keep our systems running smoothly. You also ensure that network operations are safe and efficient by monitoring network performance, coordinating planned maintenance, adjusting hardware components and responding to network connectivity issues. Google's complex network generates a constant stream of challenges which require you to continually be innovative with an evolving set of technologies. Keeping the network reliable ensures that our users stay connected with our suite of applications, products and services. Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $132,000-$189,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a few programs for the organization while driving cross-functional collaborations to achieve significant organizational impact.
  • Develop security framework, policies, standards, and baselines for various infrastructures and network designs with the goal of uplifting security and reducing risks.
  • Conduct threat modeling and security assessments for various product, services, and offerings to help secure them while collaborating with the teams to develop solutions to help reduce overall risks.
  • Lead security programs and initiatives from inception to define roadmap, milestones, and impact, with consideration of resourcing, technical challenges, and risk factors.
  • Develop network and software technologies, with an understanding of associated security risks to recommend actionable risk remediation to both technical and non-technical audiences.

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How this job compares

Set against the 4,219 open Security Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$132–189K/yr
  • Texas median$131–202K/yr184 salary ranges
  • US median$132–203K/yr3,422 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $161K, is 5% below the Texas median midpoint ($168K) — in the middle half of Security Engineer salary ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 278 open Security Engineer jobs in Texas and 4,219 across the US. 9% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — less than three in four Security Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 3,641 postings).
Education
1,110 of the 4,219 open Security Engineer jobs (26%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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