Zoox, Incorporated

Network Security Engineer

Zoox, Incorporated · Foster City, CA
Foster City, CA $181K–$218K Posted 2026-07-14
Salary
$181K–$218K
Type
Full-time
Experience
6+ yr

Zoox's Network Security team architects and defends the digital borders of the company — from corporate offices to engineering labs and product/mission environments. As a Network Security Engineer, you will design, implement, and operate security controls across Zoox's enterprise, OT networks, and cloud infrastructure spanning on-premises data centers and public cloud environments (AWS, GCP), partnering closely with Network Engineering, IT, Product Security, and Software Engineering teams.

About Zoox
Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.

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If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] or your assigned recruiter.

A Final Note:
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

  • Design, implement, and maintain secure hybrid/multi-cloud network architectures (AWS/GCP, CloudWAN); enforce zero-trust access controls and network segmentation across corporate, data center, lab, and edge environments; develop and maintain related policies, standards, and architecture diagrams
  • Own and operate next-generation firewall platforms (Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet), managing policy architecture, segmentation, NAT, URL filtering, SSL/TLS decryption, and threat prevention tuning
  • Architect, operate, and own the lifecycle of secure remote access solutions (VPN, ZTNA, site-to-site tunnels), ensuring high availability, certificate-based authentication, and integration with identity providers (SAML, Entra ID)
  • Drive automation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform, Python, CI/CD, and REST APIs for configuration management, firewall policies, and security baselines; integrate LLM-based tools to streamline operational tasks and reduce manual toil
  • Oversee security operations including 24/7 network security monitoring, traffic analysis, threat detection, vulnerability assessments, and remediation; support compliance requirements by conducting security reviews for new projects and infrastructure changes
  • Drive 802.1X/certificate-based Network Access Control (NAC) initiatives across wired and wireless environments
  • Collaborate with team members and contribute to cross-functional security initiatives with Product Security, SRE, IT, and Software Engineering teams
  • 6+ years of network security engineering experience securing enterprise, cloud, and OT/lab environments
  • Platform Expertise: Deep, hands-on expertise in next-gen firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet), AWS NFW, WAFs, IDS/IPS, NAC/802.1X, PKI, VPN, and ZTNA solutions (Zscaler, Netskope, Prisma Access, or equivalent)
  • Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of core network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLAN, 802.1X, TLS/PKI) and cloud networking security principles (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
  • Automation: Hands-on experience with IaC and automation tooling including Terraform, Python, CI/CD pipelines, and REST APIs
  • Security Operations: Experience with network security monitoring, threat detection, and security operations tooling (SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability management platforms), including integration with network controls
  • Compliance: Proven experience supporting major compliance initiatives (NIST 800-53, CSF 2.0, ISO 27001), including control implementation and evidence collection
  • Experience in autonomous vehicle, robotics, IT/OT or automotive environments
  • Certifications: PCNSE, AWS Security Specialty, CCNA
  • Experience experimenting with or deploying AI/ML-based security capabilities (e.g., anomaly detection, behavioral analytics, LLM-driven copilots) in network or cloud security workflows

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.

Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.

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Zoox

Autonomous Vehicles · Public · Foster City, USA

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Public · $1.3B
Key Investors
Amazon, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Alium Capital
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