Network Security Engineer

A groundbreaking, high-profile Deep-Tech startup operating at the forefront of global Quantum Computing innovation.

The company develops an advanced, hardware-agnostic quantum software platform engineered to execute and optimize quantum algorithms seamlessly across all major quantum computing hardware architectures currently in development worldwide.

Employing over 100 professionals globally, the organization pairs elite scientific research with world-class engineering to shape the future of practical quantum infrastructure.

The company is located in the Central region near major transit hubs and operates on a flexible hybrid work model with two days working from home.

Role Description-

• Serving as the Lead Network & Security Solutions Engineer, acting as the first dedicated expert in this domain across the organization and reporting directly to the Director of Engineering.
• Designing, implementing, and securing end-to-end network communication architectures and low-level communication protocols interfacing with enterprise quantum computing stacks.
• Leading hands-on system troubleshooting, secure communications integration, and network configuration across distributed enterprise environments.
• Working closely with Tier-1 enterprise customers and global strategic partners to deploy, integrate, and support secure software connectivity.
• Bridging low-level network protocol implementation with high-level enterprise security compliance and encryption standards.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with Core R&D, Platform Engineering, and Product leadership to establish foundational security and networking practices.

Requirements-

• 3 years hands-on experience as a Network Security Engineer / Network Engineer within complex enterprise environments – Mandatory
• Deep, practical subject-matter expertise in Network Protocols and Information / Network Security – Mandatory
• Proven hands-on experience in configuring, upgrading, and managing secure protocols: TLS, IPsec, or IKE (at least one) – Mandatory
• Strong hands-on Troubleshooting, Root-Cause Analysis, and Systems Engineering capabilities across complex enterprise infrastructures – Mandatory
• Proven experience in Customer-Facing / Technical Client Engagement roles with enterprise-level counterparts – Mandatory
• Fluent, high-level written and verbal communication skills in English – Mandatory
• Practical knowledge of enterprise routing, switching, and firewall architectures – Significant Advantage
• Experience with scripting and network automation (e.g., Python, Bash) or Linux networking internals – Advantage