Cloud Network Security Engineer (Only W2)
Posted 4 days ago by 1750480073
Negotiable
Outside
Onsite
USA
Summary: The Cloud Network Security Engineer role focuses on designing and implementing AWS network architectures, managing hybrid network solutions, and ensuring network performance and security. The ideal candidate should have a strong AWS networking background and be proficient in network concepts, with a hands-on approach to AWS services. Collaboration with various teams and documentation of network configurations are also key aspects of the position. This is a long-term contract position based in Las Vegas, NV.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement AWS network architectures including VPCs, subnets, NAT gateways, and Transit Gateways
- Manage hybrid network solutions (VPN, AWS Direct Connect, etc.)
- Configure and monitor AWS networking services (VPC Peering, Global Accelerator, Private Link, Load Balancers)
- Troubleshoot and optimize network performance and security issues
- Collaborate with DevOps, security, and infrastructure teams on cloud integration
- Document network architectures, configurations, and troubleshooting procedures
Key Skills:
- 3+ years of experience in AWS cloud networking (total of 4 years is also good)
- Strong understanding of IP networking, DNS, TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), firewalls, and VPNs
- Hands-on experience with AWS network services and security practices
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools is plus (Terraform, CloudFormation)
- Scripting knowledge (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Las Vegas
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Title: Cloud Network Security Engineer
Location: Onsite Las Vegas, NV
Type: Long-term Contract
We are seeking a strong candidate with AWS networking background with network concepts (not Devops or any solution engineering-based resumes). I need someone who is a quick learner with the on prem skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement AWS network architectures including VPCs, subnets, NAT gateways, and Transit Gateways
- Manage hybrid network solutions (VPN, AWS Direct Connect, etc.)
- Configure and monitor AWS networking services (VPC Peering, Global Accelerator, Private Link, Load Balancers)
- Troubleshoot and optimize network performance and security issues
- Collaborate with DevOps, security, and infrastructure teams on cloud integration
- Document network architectures, configurations, and troubleshooting procedures
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in AWS cloud networking (total of 4 years is also good )
- Strong understanding of IP networking, DNS, TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), firewalls, and VPNs
- Hands-on experience with AWS network services and security practices
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools is plus (Terraform, CloudFormation)
- Scripting knowledge (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)
Cloud & Networking Tools:
- AWS Services: VPC, Route 53, CloudFront, ELB/NLB, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, PrivateLink
- Monitoring & Logging: Paessler PRTG, Amazon CloudWatch, VPC Flow Logs, AWS CloudTrail, Prometheus, Grafana
- Security & Compliance: AWS WAF, AWS Shield, Security Hub,
- IaC & Automation: Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Ansible
- Connectivity & VPN: OpenVPN, Cisco AnyConnect, AWS VPN, IPSec
- Scripting & Automation: Python, Bash, PowerShell, AWS CLI
- CI/CD & DevOps Tools: Git, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CodePipeline