About the Role

The Network Security Engineer will join the US Solutions Delivery team, implementing and supporting enterprise firewall and network security solutions across customer environments. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role centered on Cisco ASA and FTD platforms, and NGFW deployments. The engineer owns assigned workstreams end-to-end - from lab validation through production cutover — and works closely with architects, project managers, and customer stakeholders. The engineer should be US Citizen and willingness to travel is required. 

Key Responsibilities

Firewall Deployment & Operations 

• Implement and configure enterprise firewall and network security solutions (NGFW/FTD, VPNs, NAT, NAC/ISE, SASE) in alignment with approved designs 
• Manage and maintain firewall policies, including access rules, NAT, objects, zones, and security profiles following best practices 
• Perform testing and validation of firewall rules and security configurations in lab or staging environments before production deployment 

Migration & Troubleshooting 

• Support firewall migrations from Cisco ASA and third-party platforms to Cisco FTD 
• Troubleshoot and resolve firewall and network security issues, including traffic drops, NAT issues, VPN failures, and routing/DNS/DHCP dependencies 
• Identify and implement opportunities for optimization and automation, such as rule cleanup, standardization, and workflow improvements 

Execution & Coordination 

• Collaborate with architects, senior engineers, and project managers to ensure accurate and timely solution delivery 
• Participate in project sync-ups and technical discussions to understand requirements, scope, and deployment sequencing 
• Take ownership of assigned tasks end-to-end, including escalation, root cause analysis (RCA), and issue resolution 

Documentation & Continuous Improvement 

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including firewall rules, network diagrams, VPN inventories, and operational runbooks 
• Stay current on firewall platforms, SASE, Zero Trust, and network security practices, applying new learnings to day-to-day delivery work 

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate should be a US citizen. 
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field 
• 5-7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on firewall design and implementation 
• 4+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing Cisco ASA and Cisco FTD firewall environments or any third-party firewalls such as Palo Alto/Fortinet/Checkpoint experience with limited Cisco Firewall experience. 
• Proven expertise in troubleshooting firewall and VPN connectivity issues, including NAT, routing, and policy-related problems 
• Good understanding of NGFW features such as malware protection, threat detection, URL filtering, SSL decryption, and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS); hands-on experience preferred 
• Experience working with multi-instance firewall environments 
• Strong understanding of core networking concepts: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, subnetting, NAT, VPNs, and routing/switching fundamentals 
• Willingness to travel across the U.S. to support customer deployments and firewall rollouts. 

Preferred Qualifications

• CCNP Security certification or equivalent demonstrated expertise 
• Experience with Cisco Secure Access, Umbrella, or XDR platforms. 
• Knowledge of Zero trust/SASE implementations. 
• Knowledge of Cisco ISE for NAC/802.1X integration alongside firewall deployments 
• Experience with security automation and scripting (Python, Ansible, APIs) 
• CISSP, GIAC, or other industry-recognized security certifications 
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2, NIST) 
• Prior experience in a consulting, professional services, or partner-led delivery model 

Salary Range 

$90,000 - $140,000 USD + Benefits 

This is a full-time role with Gruve. Please note that Gruve does not provide visa sponsorship for this position; candidates must be U.S. citizens to apply. This is an on-site role based in Edison, New Jersey. 

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About the Role

The Network Security Engineer will join the US Solutions Delivery team, specializing in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and Network Access Control (NAC) deployments across enterprise customer environments. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role centered on designing, implementing, and troubleshooting Cisco ISE-based NAC solutions including 802.1X, MAB, posture assessment, profiling, and guest services. The engineer also supports Cisco firewall platforms (ASA and FTD/NGFW) as a secondary discipline. The role owns assigned workstreams end-to-end — from lab validation through production cutovers — and works closely with architects, project managers, and customer stakeholders. 

Key Responsibilities

Cisco ISE / NAC Deployment & Operations  

• Design, deploy, and configure Cisco ISE for 802.1X wired/wireless, MAB, and CWA; manage policy sets, authentication/authorization, profiling, posture, and guest workflows end-to-end 
• Integrate ISE with Active Directory, LDAP, PKI/CA, and MFA; manage distributed ISE deployments (PAN, PSN, MnT) with HA and scalability; deploy RADIUS/TACACS+ for network device administration 
• Configure endpoint compliance/posture modules (AV, patch, OS); manage guest, sponsor portals, and BYOD onboarding; support TrustSec (SGT/SXP) segmentation 
• Troubleshoot RADIUS failures, authentication timeouts, profiling inconsistencies, and policy mismatches with root cause analysis 

Cisco Firewall Deployment & Operations: 

• Design, implement, and configure Cisco FTD and ASA firewalls, including HA setups and scalable architectures 
• Manage and optimize access control rules, NAT, security zones, and NGFW features IPS/IDS, URL filtering, Malware Policy, SSL decryption, and VPN (SSL/IPSec) 
• Troubleshoot firewall and VPN connectivity issues including NAT, routing, SSL/IPSec VPN failures, and policy-related problems 

Execution & Coordination 

• Collaborate with architects, senior engineers, and project managers to ensure accurate, timely solution delivery, while actively participating in project discussions to understand requirements, scope, and deployment sequencing 
• Take end-to-end ownership of assigned tasks, including escalation, root cause analysis (RCA), and issue resolution  

Documentation & Continuous Improvement 

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation including ISE policy matrices, network access diagrams, RADIUS/TACACS inventories, and operational runbooks 
• Document firewall rules, VPN inventories, NAT tables, and change records for audit and compliance purposes 
• Stay current on Cisco ISE releases, NAC trends, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), and SASE architectures, applying new learnings to delivery work 

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field 
• 3–5 years of cybersecurity experience with a strong focus on NAC and identity-based access control; 3+ years hands-on with Cisco ISE or similar NAC solutions (e.g., FortiNAC, Aruba ClearPass) 
• Strong knowledge of 802.1X (EAP-TLS, PEAP, TEAP), certificate-based authentication, and integrations with AD, LDAP, PKI, and RADIUS/TACACS+ 
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Cisco ASA/FTD firewalls (NGFW, VPN, NAT) or equivalent experience with third-party firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point) 
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, trunking, and routing/switching 
• Experience with Cisco Catalyst/Nexus switches for NAC enforcement (802.1X, MAB) 
• Willingness to travel across the U.S. to support deployments 

Preferred Qualifications

• CCNP Security or equivalent certification (ISE/NAC specialization preferred); CISSP, GIAC, or other security certifications a plus 
• Experience with TrustSec/SGT/SXP, DUO MFA/ZTNA integration, Cisco Umbrella, and Cisco XDR 
• Familiarity with SASE/Zero Trust architectures and security automation (Python, Ansible, APIs) 
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks (PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2, NIST); prior consulting or professional services experience preferred. 

Salary Range 

$65,000 - $110,000 USD + Benefits 

This is a full-time position with Gruve and is based onsite at our Edison, New Jersey office & Plano, Dallas Office. Please note that Gruve does not provide visa sponsorship for this role; candidates must be U.S. citizens.

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About the Role

Gruve is seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Business Development Representative (BDR) to join our team in Edison, NJ. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about learning and selling innovative AI solutions.

As a BDR, you will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and qualifying prospective customers interested in transforming their existing SOC into an AI-powered SOC. You will play a critical role in building pipeline, initiating customer relationships, and supporting the sales team in driving revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

Prospecting & Lead Generation

• Identify and research target accounts within cybersecurity, IT, and enterprise segments
• Develop outbound strategies including cold calling, email campaigns, and LinkedIn outreach
• Generate and qualify new leads aligned with Gruve’s AI-powered SOC solutions
• Maintain a consistent pipeline of high-quality opportunities

Customer Engagement & Qualification

• Initiate conversations with key decision-makers (CISOs, SOC leaders, IT heads)
• Understand customer pain points related to SOC operations and cybersecurity challenges
• Qualify leads based on business needs, technical fit, and buying readiness
• Schedule meetings and demos for Account Executives

Solution Positioning

• Articulate the value proposition of AI-powered SOC transformation
• Educate prospects on Gruve’s offerings and how they address modern security challenges
• Tailor messaging based on industry, customer maturity, and use case

Collaboration & Pipeline Management

• Work closely with sales and marketing teams to align outreach strategies
• Track activities, pipeline, and performance metrics in CRM systems
• Provide feedback on campaign effectiveness and lead quality

Continuous Learning & Market Awareness

• Stay up to date on AI trends, cybersecurity landscape, and SOC transformation strategies
• Participate in training sessions and enablement programs
• Continuously refine sales techniques and messaging

Basic Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in business development, sales development, or inside sales
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding lead generation or sales targets
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to quickly learn and articulate technical concepts (AI, cybersecurity, SaaS)
• Experience with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot)
• Highly motivated, self-starter with a strong work ethic
• Willingness to work on-site in Edison, NJ (5 days per week)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience selling or supporting sales in cybersecurity, SaaS, or AI solutions
• Familiarity with SOC operations, threat detection, or security tools
• Prior experience targeting enterprise or mid-market customers
• Strong research and account-based prospecting skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
• Experience in AI and emerging technology sales from past positions

Salary Range 

• $90,000 - $100,000 USD+ Benefits 

This is a full-time opportunity with Gruve and is a 5-day onsite role based out of the Edison, New Jersey office.

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About the Role

Gruve is seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Center Network Architect with 5+ years of experience designing, implementing, and optimizing modern data center networks supporting AI workloads. This is a deeply technical, customer-facing role aligned with Gruve’s AI-driven infrastructure solutions.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Cisco data center ecosystems, advanced AI network topology design, and high-performance fabrics that support large-scale training and inference environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, and deployment of AI-optimized data center networks, including:

  • Converged-rail, rail-optimized, and Dragonfly topologies

  • High-performance fabrics supporting RDMA, RoCEv2, and GPU-dense cluster interconnects

  • Networks supporting AI training and inference clusters

• Architect and implement Cisco-centric data center solutions (Nexus, ACI, UCS, NX-OS, etc.)
• Design scalable routing architectures using BGP, OSPF, EVPN, and related protocols
• Provide expert-level troubleshooting and network performance optimization
• Serve as a customer-facing technical leader—translating requirements into architectures
• Collaborate with AI Solutions, Platform Engineering, and customer technical leadership
• Create high-quality design documents, diagrams, and technical recommendations

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years in enterprise or hyperscale data center networking
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing:

  • AI network topologies: Dragonfly, converged-rail, and rail-optimized fabrics

  • RDMA, RoCEv2, congestion control, lossless Ethernet

  • Spine-leaf architectures, 100/200/400/800G fabric design

  • Cisco data center solutions (Nexus series, ACI, NDFC/NDO, UCS networking)

• Deep understanding of:

  • BGP, OSPF, multihoming, overlay networks, VXLAN/EVPN

  • Network QoS, buffering, scheduling, ECMP, telemetry

• Hands-on experience with network troubleshooting tools (packet capture, latency analysis)
• CCNP Data Center or equivalent certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI/ML workload patterns, GPU cluster behavior, and model training pipelines
• Automation experience: Python, Ansible, Terraform, Cisco DCNM/NDFC automation
• Familiarity with monitoring/observability tools: Prometheus, Grafana, ThousandEyes, Cisco Nexus Dashboard Insights
• Experience with multisite architectures, inter-DC fabrics, and L3 stretch patterns
• Exposure to cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) aligned to hybrid AI environments
• Linux systems experience (kernel networking, tuning, NIC offloads)
• Experience with HPC, InfiniBand, or large-scale distributed training platforms
• Familiarity with AI accelerators (NVIDIA H100, B-series GPUs) and cluster topology tuning
• Experience writing SOWs, proposals, or participating in pre-sales architectures
• Excellent communication—able to explain complex concepts to executives and engineers
• Strong customer-facing presence: workshops, architecture reviews, executive briefings
• Ability to lead architectural decisions and drive technical consensus
• Certifications: CCIE Data Center or equivalent highly preferred

Salary Range 

$190,000 - $225,000 + Benefits 

This is a full-time opportunity with Gruve, offering the flexibility to work from any of Gruve’s office locations: Redwood City, California; Plano, Dallas; or Edison, New Jersey. Please note that this is an on-site role.

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