Staff Network Security Engineer
DigitalOcean · United States
Posted about a month ago · $168,800 - $211,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 30 days DigitalOcean's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 68% of DigitalOcean's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at DigitalOcean
- high 101 stale, 1 reposted of 151 open
- Hiring momentum
- 197 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from DigitalOcean's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for DigitalOcean.
About this role
As a Staff Network Security Engineer at DigitalOcean, you will be responsible for securing the global network infrastructure by collaborating with engineering teams to establish secure architecture. Your role will involve leading security assessments, developing automated security tools, and ensuring compliance with security standards. You will also mentor teams, promote best practices, and participate in incident response efforts related to network security.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of DigitalOcean as an employer.
What you need
- 8-10 years of experience in network security engineering, network penetration testing, or security-focused infrastructure roles
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Deep understanding of Layer 2/3/4 networking protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, VRRP, LACP) and their security implications
- Deep understanding of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack vectors and mitigation strategies
- Extensive experience in designing and building secure networks from the ground up
- Experience leading projects and providing technical guidance to cross-functional teams
Nice to have
- Open-source contributions related to network security
- Background in security incident response or red/blue team operations
What you get
- Competitive salary range of $168,800 - $211,000
- Bonus eligibility based on company and individual performance
- Equity compensation including grants upon hire and participation in Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education
- Access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses
- Flexible time off policy
Worth weighing
- Remote role with specific benefits varying based on local regulations
- High-performance organization that may challenge work-life balance
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Listed by DigitalOcean on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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