Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer

Posted 4 days ago by 1751690550

Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA

Summary: The Senior Network Engineer role focuses on implementing secure and scalable infrastructure solutions in AWS, emphasizing cloud networking, security, and automation. This hands-on position requires expertise in scripting and firewall configuration, particularly with Palo Alto in virtual/cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in DMZ architecture and Zero Trust Network Access. Collaboration skills and a self-driven work ethic are also valued in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement secure, scalable infrastructure solutions in AWS.
  • Configure firewalls, especially Palo Alto, in virtual/cloud environments.
  • Utilize scripting skills in Bash and Python for automation.
  • Work with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
  • Collaborate with teams to ensure effective network security and architecture.

Key Skills:

  • Strong experience with cloud networking and DMZ architecture.
  • Knowledge of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA).
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with Palo Alto Firewalls (virtual/cloud deployments).
  • Proficiency in scripting: Bash (Linux) and Python.
  • Hands-on experience in AWS cloud environments.
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
  • Familiarity with security standards such as NIST, CIS, or ISO (nice to have).
  • Background in financial services industry (nice to have).
  • Strong collaboration skills and self-driven working style (nice to have).

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: Senior Network Engineer

Location: (Remote)

Job Type: W2/ Full-Time

About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer with strong expertise in cloud networking, security, and automation to implement secure, scalable infrastructure solutions in AWS. This is a hands-on implementation-focused role requiring solid scripting and firewall configuration skills, especially with Palo Alto in virtual/cloud environments.
Must-Have Skills
  • Strong experience with cloud networking and DMZ architecture
  • Knowledge of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with Palo Alto Firewalls (virtual/cloud deployments)
  • Proficiency in scripting: Bash (Linux) and Python
  • Hands-on experience in AWS cloud environments
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation
Nice to Have
  • Familiarity with security standards such as NIST, CIS, or ISO
  • Background in financial services industry
  • Strong collaboration skills and self-driven working style