Networking and Security Engineer

Quantum Machines is a global leader in control systems for quantum computing, a field on the verge of exponential growth. Our innovative hardware and software mark a groundbreaking approach in quantum computer control, scaling from individual qubits to expansive arrays of thousands. At the core of QM lies a passionate and ambitious team committed to reshaping the construction and operation of quantum computers. Our work is fueled by a deep understanding of customer needs, driving us to deliver unparalleled solutions in this revolutionary field.

We are looking for a Networking and Security Specialist with a strong technical foundation in enterprise networking and a hands-on approach to firewall and infrastructure security. You will take ownership of managing and improving network and security posture across multiple locations, including day-to-day administration of FortiGate firewalls, and play a key role in shaping broader security practices across the organization.

This is a critical role for someone ready to take on large-scale improvement projects and grow into broader security responsibilities beyond networking.

What You’ll Work On

• Leading improvements to network and firewall configurations across multiple sites.
• Hardening perimeter and internal security through better policies and visibility.
• Building scalable monitoring/logging infrastructure to support real-time troubleshooting and long-term security insights.
• Helping to define security standards for networking and other layers of infrastructure.
  
  

• Manage and improve networking infrastructure across several sites (access, distribution, and core).
• Administer and harden Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, including policies, rulesets, VPNs, and remote access.
• Continuously assess and enhance network security posture through segmentation, access control, and best practices.
• Configure and maintain VLANs and routing on switches and firewalls (Fortinet, Cisco; Aruba experience is a plus).
• Troubleshoot network and security issues and optimize for performance and resilience.
• Plan and lead improvement projects across the networking stack — from design to implementation.
• Deploy, maintain, and improve production-level monitoring and logging systems (e.g., Grafana, Datadog, Elastic, Zabbix).
• Build out observability and alerting for critical systems and infrastructure.
• Potentially take on additional security responsibilities over time — including endpoint, identity, or cloud security layers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure and efficient network operations.
• Document network architecture, security rules, monitoring design, and incident responses.
  
  

• Strong understanding of enterprise networking (e.g., CCNP, CCDP, or equivalent knowledge).
• Hands-on experience with:
• Fortinet FortiGate firewalls (policy design, NAT, VPN, SD-WAN, segmentation).
• Cisco switches/routers.
• VLAN and routing configuration across switch/firewall layers.
• Solid knowledge of network security best practices, including segmentation, zero trust principles, and secure access.
• Experience with monitoring/logging tools such as Grafana, Elastic, Datadog, Zabbix, or similar.
• Ability to deploy and maintain monitoring systems from scratch.
• Experience with multi-site or distributed network environments.
  
  

• Exposure to broader security domains (endpoint protection, identity, patch management, vulnerability scanning).
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Python, or Bash scripting for network/security tasks).
• Familiarity with SIEM solutions, threat detection, or incident response workflows.
• Certifications like Fortinet NSE, Cisco Security, Elastic Certified, etc.