Network Security Engineer II

7-Eleven is an iconic family of brands with over 86,000 locations, surpassing every retailer in the world. We revolutionize convenience, restaurants and fuel through cutting edge innovation — working hard to be the customer's first choice. 7-Eleven empowers our employees to 'activate awesome' and make a meaningful impact in their stores and communities every day. If you're ready to grow, lead and make a difference, come join our team and help shape the future of convenience. JOB SUMMARY: We’re looking for a Network Security Engineer II to help protect and evolve our enterprise security environment across on‑premises, cloud, and distributed networks. This is a hands‑on engineering role suited for security professionals who enjoy building, operating, and improving security controls while partnering closely with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams. You’ll play a key role in strengthening our network security posture as we continue to modernize using cloud‑native technologies, Zero Trust principles, and automation‑driven practices. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: Network & Cloud Security EngineeringDesign, deploy, and maintain network security solutions across enterprise, cloud, and hybrid environmentsEngineer and support:Next‑generation firewalls and network segmentationSecure connectivity solutions (site‑to‑site and remote access)Network access control, secure DNS, and traffic inspectionImplement and support security controls aligned with Zero Trust and least‑privilege access modelsMonitoring, Detection & Incident ResponseMonitor network security platforms for threats, vulnerabilities, and anomalous behaviorRespond to security incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actionsReview logs and telemetry data to improve visibility and detectionParticipate in a 24x7 on‑call rotation supporting critical incidentsVulnerability & Risk ManagementIdentify, prioritize, and remediate network security vulnerabilitiesImplement compensating controls where full remediation is not immediately possibleParticipate in security design and architecture reviews for new systems and integrationsSupport regulatory and compliance requirements such as PCI‑DSS and data privacy standardsAutomation & Continuous ImprovementLeverage scripting and automation to improve reliability and efficiency of security operationsContribute to Infrastructure‑as‑Code and CI/CD security integrations where appropriateAssist with proof‑of‑concept testing and evaluation of new security tools and technologiesCollaboration & DocumentationPartner with network, cloud, DevOps, and application teams to integrate security into designs and deploymentsProvide guidance on network security best practices and emerging threatsMaintain clear documentation for configurations, standards, and incident response activitiesEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: EDUCATION: Bachelors/4 Yr Degree or equivalent experience YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: 5+ years CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES: Vendor or vendor‑neutral security certifications such as: PCNSE, CCNP Security, CISSP, GIAC, CEH—or equivalent experience SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Technical SkillsStrong knowledge of:Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, segmentation)Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and network security monitoring toolsLog analysis, SIEM integration, and security telemetryWorking familiarity with:Cloud networking and security concepts (AWS, Azure, or GCP)Zero Trust architecture conceptsAutomation or scripting (Python, PowerShell, or similar) #LI-JR1 This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the individuals assigned to this job. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and change the duties and responsibilities of this job to meet business and organizational needs, as necessary. If an hourly or salary range is included in this ad it represents the range 7-Eleven in good faith believes is the range of compensation for this role at the time of this posting. The Company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in this state. This range may be modified in the future. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, long-term incentive compensation, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. For a general description of all benefits 7-Eleven is offering in the US for the position, please visit this link. For a general description of all benefits 7-Eleven is offering in Canada for the position, please visit this link.