About the Role
Join the Network Security Team at eBay, where our mission is to build and secure the backbone of eBay’s network infrastructure. As part of a highly collaborative group, you’ll help shape technical solutions that keep eBay secure and scalable. Our team values work-life balance, continuous learning, and creative problem-solving. In this Network Security Engineer role, you’ll apply software engineering standard methodologies to streamline network operations and security, reporting to a technical manager who champions growth and innovation.
Responsibilities
- Lead engineering projects that transform firewall management and network security, directly supporting eBay’s business resilience.
- Build and maintain lab environments to prototype and test automation tools, accelerating operational improvements.
- Develop and deploy Python plugins and scripts to automate security workflows and improve developer experience.
- Establish high standards for code quality through detailed reviews, testing, and quality assurance of security solutions.
- Collaborate across teams to support migration efforts from traditional hosting to Kubernetes, enabling modern application delivery.
- Expand your expertise in automation, networking, and vulnerability management, with opportunities for professional growth and on-call rotation approximately once per month.
Requirements
- Strong development skills in Python, with a focus on writing clean, well-tested, and maintainable code.
- Practical experience building automation tools or services, including CLIs, APIs, or event-driven jobs.
- Proficiency in Git-based workflows, automated testing, and collaborative code reviews.
- Hands-on familiarity with Docker and basic Kubernetes concepts for local development and deployment.
- Solid understanding of core networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, subnets, DNS, HTTP) with comfort troubleshooting in Linux environments.
- Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation, learn new security systems and APIs, and demonstrate effective communication and project leadership within a diverse technical team.
Skills
- Python
- Git
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- TCP/IP
- Routing
- Subnets
- DNS
- HTTP
- Linux
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Mid-level
Salary/Compensations
- $111,200 - $192,800
Benefits
- Target bonus
- Restricted stock units
- Medical benefits
- Financial benefits
- 401(k) eligibility
- Paid time off
- PTO
- Parental leave
About the Company
- eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY) is a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world.
- We exist to enable economic opportunity for individuals, entrepreneurs, businesses and organizations of all sizes.
Equal Opportunity
- eBay is an equal opportunity employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status.
- If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at talent@ebay.com.
- We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible.
- View our accessibility statement to learn more about eBay's commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities.
