Sr. Network Security Engineer
Apply now »Date: Apr 27, 2026
Location: Obispado, NLE, MX, 64060
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 74533
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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.
Role Purpose
Corning has an immediate opening for a motivated Network Security Engineer who has firewall experience to join Corning's Global Cybersecurity Operations organization. This position is part of an expanding team aiming to limit Cybersecurity risks and protect our corporate capability using multiple layers of protection.
Key Responsibilities
- Physically install and connect firewalls and other security appliances, performing some security tasks, adapting to evolving technologies and threat techniques.
- Install the latest vendor-approved stable firmware on appliances, establishing updated procedures of installation as needed
- Monitor firewalls for up/down or issues, document, root cause analysis, reporting
- Create virtual firewalls with appropriate configurations and policies.
- Configure remote access VPN and site-to-site VPN functionality.
- Configure firewall interfaces, network configurations, access control lists and policies, routing, remote access (VPN), and next-generation firewall feature sets implementing best practices.
- Integrate firewall with VPN and other related security products/appliances as required.
- Configure SIEM Integration
- Create and manage firewall rulesets.
- Collection, analysis, and change recommendations of configuration information to streamline support and minimize impact to manufacturing.
- Collection and initial analysis of packet trace information and recommendation of corrective actions based on the analysis.
- Investigates minor security breaches using established procedures, incorporating analytical tools and techniques.
- Consultation of technical documentation, bulletins, and release notes for known problems. Contributes to management reporting processes.
- Able to work on-site, hybrid, and remote, after hours and/or be part of an on-call rotation
Experiences/Education - Required
Education and Experience:
- 3-5+ years of firewall experience.
- Relevant certifications desired on security tools, such as: Firewalls, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), SIEM, VPN
- Experience desired on: IVANTI Pulse Secure, Juniper, Palo Alto Networks, Cisco
Required Skills
- Strong experience with vulnerability management
- Support out-of-band connectivity devices, and log collectors.
- Create and manage firewall rulesets.
- Advanced troubleshooting on the full range of firewall products
- Explores and applies relevant digital tools and skills for their role.
- Understands and effectively applies appropriate methods, tools, applications and processes.
- Understands and collaborates on the analysis of user/customer needs and represents this in their work.
Experiences/Education - Desired
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Corning offers you the total package.
Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.
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Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
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As part of our commitment to your financial well-being and in addition to full Mexico statutory benefits, we offer food coupons that ease daily costs, and a structured savings fund to support your long-term financial goals.
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Salaried employees are eligible for comprehensive medical and dental coverage. Additionally, all employees are covered by company-sponsored life insurance, total permanent disability protection, paid time off, and have access to our Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family.
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Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.
Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.