Only For W2 candidates || Cloud Network Engineer || Fully Remote
Posted 1 day ago by 1751637411
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: The Cloud Network Implementation Engineer role is a fully remote position focused on implementing cloud-based network architecture, particularly within AWS environments. Candidates must possess strong skills in cloud networking, scripting, and Palo Alto firewalls, with an emphasis on automation and collaboration. The role is strictly implementation-oriented, requiring a proactive and self-sufficient approach. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of five years in infrastructure/network engineering with cloud exposure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement cloud-based network architecture using designs provided by senior architects
- Build secure DMZ environments within AWS
- Automate cloud infrastructure and firewall configurations using Bash/Python and IaC tools
- Collaborate closely with tech leads and architects on execution plans
- Ensure efficient deployment and reliable operation of security infrastructure
Key Skills:
- Strong experience in cloud networking, DMZ architecture, and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
- 3+ years with Palo Alto firewalls (especially virtual deployments in cloud)
- Proficiency with both Bash (Linux scripting) and Python (automation scripting)
- Strong experience with AWS cloud environment (no specific services required)
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) skills with Terraform or AWS CloudFormation
- Minimum 5 years in infrastructure/network engineering roles, preferably with cloud exposure
- Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls (virtual/cloud)
- Strong scripting capabilities using Python and Bash in Linux environments
- Cloud platform experience in AWS
- Working knowledge of Terraform or CloudFormation
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
only for W2 Candidates can apply Fully Remote Role
Role : Cloud Network Implementation Engineer AWS, Palo Alto, Scripting (Bash/Python)
- Must Haves:
- Strong experience in cloud networking, DMZ architecture, and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
- 3+ years with Palo Alto firewalls (especially virtual deployments in cloud)
- Proficiency with both Bash (Linux scripting) and Python (automation scripting)
- Strong experience with AWS cloud environment (no specific services required)
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) skills with Terraform or AWS CloudFormation
- Nice to Have:
- Familiarity with standards such as NIST, CIS, or ISO
- Prior financial services industry exposure
- Self-starter with strong collaboration skills
- Schedule: Standard business hours (EST preferred, not required)
Responsibilities:
- Implement cloud-based network architecture using designs provided by senior architects
- Build secure DMZ environments within AWS
- Automate cloud infrastructure and firewall configurations using Bash/Python and IaC tools
- Collaborate closely with tech leads and architects on execution plans
- Ensure efficient deployment and reliable operation of security infrastructure
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years in infrastructure/network engineering roles, preferably with cloud exposure
- Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls (virtual/cloud)
- Strong scripting capabilities using Python and Bash in Linux environments
- Cloud platform experience in AWS
- Working knowledge of Terraform or CloudFormation
Preferred Skills:
- Awareness of cybersecurity and compliance frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO)
- Independent and detail-oriented with strong communication skills
- Adaptable in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Hiring Manager Notes:
- This is strictly an implementation role-no design/architecture responsibilities
- Candidate must be self-sufficient, proactive, and comfortable working remotely
- Strong scripting/automation background is critical due to lean team bandwidth
- Top 3 technical priorities: Scripting (Bash/Python), Cloud Networking (AWS), Firewall Implementation (Palo Alto)