Network Engineer

Sophos is hiring a Network Engineer. Level rates it ; you can apply on Sophos.

Level's read on this job

Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions Firewall and Secure Wi Fi among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a mid-level role.
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AI in this role

Support and deploy network hardware and software infrastructure for global development and QA teams at Sophos.

firewallsecure-wi-fi

About Us Sophos is a cybersecurity leader defending 600,000 organizations globally with an AI-driven platform and expert-led services. Sophos meets organizations wherever they are in their security maturity and grows with them to defeat cyberattacks. Its solutions combine machine learning, automation, and real-time threat intelligence with frontline human expertise from Sophos X-Ops to deliver advanced, 24/7 threat monitoring, detection, and response. Sophos offers industry-leading managed detection and response (MDR) alongside a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity technologies — including endpoint, network, email, and cloud security, extended detection and response (XDR), identity threat detection and response (ITDR), and next-gen SIEM. Together with expert advisory services, these capabilities help organizations proactively reduce risk and respond faster, with the visibility and scalability needed to stay ahead of evolving threats. Sophos goes to market with a global partner ecosystem, including Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), resellers and distributors, marketplace integrations, and cyber risk partners, giving organizations the flexibility to choose trusted relationships when securing their business. Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.

Role Summary

Sophos makes IT security simple with next-generation solutions that protect networks, servers, and devices, wherever they are. Today, more than 100 million users in 150 countries and a global network of channel partners trust Sophos to deliver simple solutions to complex security challenges. Focused on innovation and backed by a global network of Sophos Labs threat intelligence centers and industry- leading support, Sophos delivers solutions that are simple to deploy, maintain, and manage, enabling organizations to focus on performance and growth. Sophos is cybersecurity made simple.

We are looking for an On-Site Network Engineer to join our Network Security Group in Pittsburgh, PA. Sophos NSG develops industry leading Firewall, Secure Wi-Fi, and Secure Web Gateway products. This is not a remote work position.

The engineer will assist in building, supporting and deploying the hardware and software for development and quality assurance teams across global Sophos labs/data-centers. This individual will apply his/her skills in systems administration and network administration to support the usage needs of the engineering teams and the broader organizations. Along with technical skills, the position requires someone who can maintain careful documentation and keep the extensive lab inventory current in a DevOps fashion based on Infrastructure as Code principles.

How we rate this

Network Engineer at Sophos rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Network Engineer is an open job at Sophos.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Cranberry, PA.
The job was posted on October 9, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Sophos. Apply on Sophos

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FirewallSecure Wi Fi

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