Network Security Engineer

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.

You work with the information security team as a competent and experienced information security and compliance leader.

How you will contribute

You will assess information security risks in line with internal policies and external best practices and determine requirements how to secure Mondelēz International information and IT assets. In addition, you will develop security standards and policies; advise technical teams when developing relevant procedures or have operational security questions; review and consulting them on compliant and effective use of common tools. You will also keep business stakeholders apprised on the overall security and compliance roadmap, provide training on information security to appropriate teams, and develop security strategies, architectures and roadmaps across process and technologies.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

• Information security, compliance and risk management
• Understanding security solutions and their applicability to Mondelēz International
• Developing security strategies, awareness campaigns, policies/standards, and governance
• Communicating effectively with technical specialists, leaders and peers
• Commercially astute
• Leadership and people management skills

Experience

• 5+ years of progressive experience in network security engineering or a related cybersecurity discipline
• 3+ years of hands-on experience managing enterprise firewalls (Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Cisco ASA/Firepower)
• Demonstrated experience with network security in hybrid environments (on-premises + cloud)

What additional ingredients you bring:

Network Security Architecture & Implementation

• Design, deploy, and manage enterprise network security infrastructure including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), VPNs, and network access control (NAC) solutions
• Architect and implement network segmentation strategies across corporate, manufacturing (OT/ICS), and cloud environments
• Manage and optimize next-generation firewalls (NGFW), web application firewalls (WAF), and proxy solutions
• Implement Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA) principles across the global enterprise

Monitoring, Detection & Incident Response

• Monitor network traffic for anomalies, threats, and policy violations using SIEM, NDR, and packet analysis tools

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, DNS, DHCP, SSL/TLS)
• Proficiency with IDS/IPS, NAC, VPN, SD-WAN, and DDoS mitigation technologies
• Experience with cloud security (Azure, AWS, or GCP) including virtual network security, security groups, and cloud-native firewalls
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or similar)
• Working knowledge of scripting/automation (Python, PowerShell, Ansible) for security operations
• Understanding of encryption standards, PKI, and certificate management

Competencies & Soft Skills

• Analytical Thinking — Ability to analyze complex network environments and identify security gaps
• Communication — Strong written and verbal skills; ability to translate technical findings for non-technical stakeholders
• Collaboration — Proven ability to work across geographically dispersed, multicultural teams
• Problem Solving — Calm and methodical approach to high-pressure incident scenarios
• Continuous Learning — Passion for staying current with the evolving threat landscape and emerging technologies
• Business Acumen — Understanding of how security decisions impact business operations and manufacturing continuity

Education / Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) *Will be required to obtain within 12 months of employment
• CCNA/CCNP Security (Cisco Certified Network Professional – Security)
• GIAC certifications (GCIA, GCIH, or GNSA)
• CEH (Certified Ethics Hacker)

Travel requirements: 25% Would prefer candidate to reside within 50 miles of 1 of our locations (Chicago, East Hanover, Miami, Richmond, Portland, Twin Falls, Indianapolis)

Work schedule

M-W regular hours

Salary and Benefits:

The base salary range for this position is $122,000 to $167,7…