Job Description

Location: Cupertino, CA
Employment Type: Contract (via Kforce)
Industry: Enterprise Technology / Cloud / AI Security

We are seeking a Network Security Engineer to perform advanced security assessments, secure enterprise network and cloud environments, and support the protection of systems that integrate modern AI/ML applications. The engineer will evaluate network exposure points, cloud connectivity, and data flows, ensuring strong security controls are implemented across web, mobile, and AI-driven platforms.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in network security, cloud security (AWS), vulnerability management, and risk assessment with the ability to work cross-functionally to improve the organization's overall security posture.

• Conduct comprehensive network security assessments across enterprise applications, cloud services, and AI/ML-integrated systems.

• Analyze network exposure risks across:

  • Web application traffic

  • Mobile communication channels

  • AI/ML model APIs and inference endpoints

  • Cloud environments (AWS EC2, S3, KMS, RDS)

• Evaluate security risks related to data ingestion, API access, and inference workflows.

• Secure and optimize network configurations, firewalls, routing paths, and cloud network architectures.

• Identify vulnerabilities in network paths supporting AI/ML model endpoints and backend services.

• Provide actionable remediation steps and support fix implementation with engineering teams.

• Perform secure architecture reviews focusing on network flows, API traffic paths, and cloud connectivity.

• Partner with engineering, development, and infrastructure teams to ensure network-level controls meet enterprise requirements.

• Align network security strategies with overall application and AI/ML workflows.

• Perform threat modeling and risk assessments for network access points and cloud architecture.

• Track vulnerabilities, assess risk levels, and deliver prioritized remediation plans.

• Review logs, network events, and security outputs to identify suspicious activity.

• Deliver technical and non-technical reports detailing findings, risks, and remediation strategies.

• Present findings to both technical teams and leadership.

• Support enablement activities promoting secure design and development practices.

• Strong expertise in Network Security Engineering .

• Experience securing network paths in environments that include:

  • AI/ML models and LLM-based applications

  • APIs, web applications, and mobile app traffic

  • AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, KMS, RDS)

• Experience in:

  • Vulnerability management

  • Risk assessments

  • Threat analysis

  • Cloud networking and cloud security

  • API and endpoint security

• Strong cross-team communication and ability to collaborate with engineering, architecture, and security stakeholders.

• Ability to translate technical risks into business-impact language.

• Strong verbal and written communication

• Ability to present to technical and non-technical audiences

• Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills

Eligible employees may receive:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• HSA & FSA options

• 401(k)

• Life, disability & AD&D insurance

• Paid time off (for salaried roles; hourly varies by law)

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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