Sr. Platform & Network Security Engineer

Piper Companies is seeking a Sr. Platform & Network Security Engineer to support a leading organization in the cloud‑native infrastructure and security engineering industry. The Sr. Platform & Network Security Engineer role is ideal for a seasoned professional with deep experience in secure network architectures, compliance frameworks, and modern infrastructure automation. Responsibilities Deconstruct regulatory mandates—such as NIS2, SOC2, and NIS2 Directive Article 21—into actionable technical requirements and engineering tasks. Implement compliance‑as‑code solutions using tools such as Open Policy Agent (OPA) or AWS Config. Design, deploy, and maintain secure IaC‑driven infrastructure environments using Terraform, Ansible, and Python. Architect and support advanced networking solutions including SDN, Zero Trust architectures, and cloud‑native networking (VPCs, transit gateways, etc.). Collaborate with security, cloud, compliance, and platform engineering teams to drive secure system design and continuous controls monitoring. Support compliance initiatives and contribute to implementation efforts across NIST, SOC2, or related frameworks. Maintain and enhance secure network posture across distributed cloud environments. Qualifications 10+ years of IT, platform engineering, or network security experience. Hands‑on experience translating NIS2, SOC2, or similar regulatory standards into technical implementations. Experience implementing compliance‑as‑code frameworks (OPA, AWS Config, or similar). Strong background in Infrastructure‑as‑Code using Terraform, Ansible, and Python. Deep experience in networking—SDN, Zero Trust architectures, and cloud‑native networking components such as VPCs and transit gateways. Solid understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, and network security principles. CISSP or similar security certification preferred. Must be authorized to work in the U.S.—no visa sponsorship offered. Ability to work fully remote, EST timezone required. Compensation Salary range: $140,000 - $175,000 Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO Remote work flexibility (EST timezone required) 1‑year contract‑to‑hire opportunity This job opens for applications on 3/9/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. #J-18808-Ljbffr