The Senior Network Security Engineer role at Nordstrom involves joining a team of skilled professionals in the NIO organization to design and operate network security controls across enterprise, cloud, and retail edge environments. This includes implementing zero-trust network access policies, microsegmentation, and perimeter security using tools like Zscaler and Palo Alto Networks, while also building automation pipelines for compliance validation and integrating security at the network layer without hindering delivery velocity. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in cloud security, identity, and access, with hands-on experience in Python, Terraform, Ansible, AWS Security Groups, Azure NSGs, and other relevant technologies. They must possess strong foundational knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, VLAN segmentation, DNS, and routing protocols, as well as a solid understanding of authentication and authorization frameworks such as 802.1X, EAP-TLS, RADIUS/ClearPass, and IAM integrations.
Design and deploy network security controls across enterprise, cloud, and retail edge environments.
Implement zero-trust network access policies and microsegmentation using tools like Zscaler and Palo Alto Networks.
Build automation pipelines for managing firewall rules and compliance validation in a continuous integration environment.
Collaborate with platform teams to integrate security at the network layer without hindering delivery velocity.
Serve as an expert on authentication frameworks, including 802.1X, EAP-TLS, RADIUS/ClearPass, and IAM integrations.
Monitor and respond to network security events, conducting root cause analysis for long-term remediation.
Mentor engineers on security best practices and automation patterns within the organization.
What we're looking for
7+ years of progressive enterprise network security engineering experience
Hands-on expertise with cloud security architecture across multiple platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Deep knowledge and hands-on experience with next-gen firewalls, ZTNA/SWG, IDS/IPS, DDoS mitigation
Strong automation skills using Python, Terraform, Ansible or equivalent tools
Solid understanding of network fundamentals including TCP/IP, BGP, VLANs, DNS, routing protocols
Experience in security policy-as-code and CI/CD pipelines for network security changes
Effective communication skills to produce clear documentation and executive summaries
Market check
Salary context
This
$142,000–$220,500
range sits above
77%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$111,450–$195,050
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$135,000–$181,250
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Nordstrom
Nordstrom is a leading American luxury department store chain offering a wide selection of clothing, shoes, accessories, and beauty products through its stores, Nordstrom Rack outlets, and online. Industry: Luxury Department Store Retail
Nordstrom currently has
25 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$142,000–$220,500
across 25 roles with salary data.