Networking and Security Specialist

Description

Quantum Machines is a global leader in control systems for quantum computing, a field on the verge of exponential growth. Our innovative hardware and software mark a groundbreaking approach in quantum computer control, scaling from individual qubits to expansive arrays of thousands. At the core of QM lies a passionate and ambitious team committed to reshaping the construction and operation of quantum computers. Our work is fueled by a deep understanding of customer needs, driving us to deliver unparalleled solutions in this revolutionary field.

We are looking for a highly experienced Hardware R&D Team Lead who embodies ambition and positivity. Someone who can passionately take ownership of their responsibilities, collaborating effectively with remote teams to not only meet but exceed our objectives and fulfill the evolving needs of our expanding customer base.  

We are looking for a Networking and Security Specialist with a strong technical foundation in enterprise networking and a hands-on approach to firewall and infrastructure security. You will take ownership of managing and improving network and security posture across multiple locations, including day-to-day administration of FortiGate firewalls, and play a key role in shaping broader security practices across the organization. 

This is a critical role for someone ready to take on large-scale improvement projects and grow into broader security responsibilities beyond networking. 

What You’ll Work On 

• Leading improvements to network and firewall configurations across multiple sites. 
• Hardening perimeter and internal security through better policies and visibility. 
• Building scalable monitoring/logging infrastructure to support real-time troubleshooting and long-term security insights. 
• Helping to define security standards for networking and other layers of infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities 

• Manage and improve networking infrastructure across several sites (access, distribution, and core). 
• Administer and harden Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, including policies, rulesets, VPNs, and remote access. 
• Continuously assess and enhance network security posture through segmentation, access control, and best practices. 
• Configure and maintain VLANs and routing on switches and firewalls (Fortinet, Cisco; Aruba experience is a plus). 
• Troubleshoot network and security issues and optimize for performance and resilience. 
• Plan and lead improvement projects across the networking stack — from design to implementation. 
• Deploy, maintain, and improve production-level monitoring and logging systems (e.g., Grafana, Datadog, Elastic, Zabbix). 
• Build out observability and alerting for critical systems and infrastructure. 
• Potentially take on additional security responsibilities over time — including endpoint, identity, or cloud security layers. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure and efficient network operations. 
• Document network architecture, security rules, monitoring design, and incident responses.

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience 

• Strong understanding of enterprise networking (e.g., CCNP, CCDP, or equivalent knowledge). 
• Hands-on experience with: 
• Fortinet FortiGate firewalls (policy design, NAT, VPN, SD-WAN, segmentation). 
• Cisco switches/routers. 
• VLAN and routing configuration across switch/firewall layers. 
• Solid knowledge of network security best practices, including segmentation, zero trust principles, and secure access. 
• Experience with monitoring/logging tools such as Grafana, Elastic, Datadog, Zabbix, or similar. 
• Ability to deploy and maintain monitoring systems from scratch. 
• Experience with multi-site or distributed network environments. 

Preferred Skills

Bonus Points For 

• Exposure to broader security domains (endpoint protection, identity, patch management, vulnerability scanning). 
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Python, or Bash scripting for network/security tasks). 
• Familiarity with SIEM solutions, threat detection, or incident response workflows. 
• Certifications like Fortinet NSE, Cisco Security, Elastic Certified, etc.