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Senior Network Security Engineer | Zero Trust Architecture
Elasticsearch INC · 🇺🇸 United States
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 20 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 8 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Elasticsearch INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Security Research Engineer” (Information Technology Project Managers) in IL: $118k–$118k, median $118k. Most were filed at wage level I (100%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 20 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 8 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI. What is The Role We're looking for a Senior Network Engineer (VPN/VDI) who will take charge of designing, deploying, and managing our multi-cloud network and VDI infrastructure. In this role, you'll collaborate with engineering, security, and operations teams to drive automation and implement Zero Trust security, ensuring our systems remain reliable and scalable as we grow. If you enjoy building robust networks and making a real impact within an organization, this position offers a chance to do just that. What You Will Be Doing • Design a robust multi-cloud network architecture that supports our growing infrastructure needs. Create detailed network diagrams and documentation to guide implementation. Evaluate and select the best networking technologies, while implementing and optimizing routing protocols for efficiency. Develop plans for network scalability and maintain our Meraki networks to ensure reliable performance. • Assist in deploying VPN and VDI solutions within our multi-cloud environment. Support integration efforts among network components and facilitate training for junior engineers and support staff. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth implementation of network services and provide on-call support to resolve any issues that arise. • Monitor network performance metrics to identify areas for improvement. Analyze traffic patterns to optimize resource allocation and enhance efficiency through performance tuning adjustments. Generate regular reports on performance and collaborate with engineering teams to resolve any performance-related challenges. • Implement Zero Trust security principles throughout the network infrastructure to enhance security. Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify weaknesses. Work with security teams to define and implement comprehensive security policies. Deploy and manage effective network security tools and monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity, responding promptly to incidents. • Diagnose and address network connectivity issues within the VPN and VDI infrastructure. Utilize network diagnostic tools to identify and address performance bottlenecks effectively . Collaborate with engineering teams to tackle complex technical problems and ensure all issues are logged in a ticketing system for timely resolution. Provide detailed documentation of troubleshooting processes for future reference. • Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations and any changes made. Update architectural diagrams to accurately represent the current network topology and VDI setup. Develop standard operating procedures for network maintenance and troubleshooting, while managing a knowledge base with best practices and lessons learned. • Oversee the design and deployment of VDI infrastructure tailored to meet organizational needs. Configure and manage VDI solutions to ensure optimal performance and a positive user experience. Integrate VDI systems with the existing network and implement user access controls to create secure environments. Conduct training sessions on VDI best practices and troubleshooting for team membe