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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
Automation tools
CLIs
APIs
Event-driven jobs
Git
Automated testing
Code reviews
Docker
Kubernetes
TCP/IP
Routing
Subnets
DNS
HTTP
Linux troubleshooting
Security systems
Security APIs

Location

Austin, TX

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Mid-level

Salary/Compensations

$111,200 - $192,800

Benefits

Target bonus
Restricted stock units
Full range of medical benefits
Full range of financial benefits
401(k) eligibility
Various paid time off benefits
PTO
Parental leave

About the Company

eBay is a global ecommerce leader that is changing the way the world shops and sells.
Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world.
We’re committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts.
Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work — every day.
We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet.
Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers — and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.

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.
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