Our government client is looking for experienced Senior Cloud Security Engineer on a hybrid 12+ months renewable contract opportunity in Columbia, SC.
Role: Senior Cloud Security Engineer
Job Description
The Cloud Network Security Engineer will collaborate with Product Owners, Applications Owners, Network and Security teams to design and deliver optimal solutions for large-scale app and infrastructure cloud solutions. Candidates should possess proficiency in both public and hybrid cloud models. Exceptional consulting skills and the ability to clearly derive desired states from customer requests are essential. The role also requires the ability to work with delivery teams. Importantly, this role is hands-on in delivery, requiring active involvement in the implementation and execution of security solutions. This is not a developer role.
While we have a strong preference for candidates based in the local area, we are open to considering
exceptionally qualified individuals for a remote position.
DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Design and implement secure hybrid and multi-cloud network architectures (AWS, Azure)
• Architect VPC/VNet segmentation, routing, and connectivity (hub-and-spoke, transit VPC/VNet)
• Integrate on-prem networks with cloud environments using VPN, Direct Connect, or ExpressRoute
• Define network standards, reference architectures, and security guardrails
• Design and maintain secure ingress/egress controls and east-west traffic inspection
• Implement network segmentation, microsegmentation, and zero-trust principles
REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
• 5-10 YEARS' EXPERIENCE IN INFORMATION SECURITY AND ENGINEERING
• 5+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE DESIGNING AND MAINTAINING INFRASTRUCTURE IN AWS/AZURE
• CLOUD SECURITY DESIGN, OPERATIONS, AND AUTOMATION EXPERIENCE
• DOCUMENTATION OF SECURITY TOOLS, DEPLOYMENT CONFIGURATION, INCIDENT REPORTS, ETC.
PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
5+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE DEPLOYING, CONFIGURING AND MAINTAINING CLOUD VM SERIES PALO ALTO
FIREWALLS IN AWS AND AZURE
PALO ALTO FIREWALLS
F5 LOAD BALANCING/FIREWALL
INFOBLOX
FORESCOUT
PRISMA CLOUD
REQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
• BACHELOR’S DEGREE OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE.
• MUST HOLD AWS OR AZURE CERTIFICATION
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS:
AWS CERTIFIED CLOUD SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT PCNSA OR PCNSE
About Vector:
Vector Consulting, Inc., (Headquartered in Atlanta) is an IT Talent Acquisition Solutions firm committed to delivering results. Since our founding in 1990, we have been partnering with our customers, understanding their business, and developing solutions with a commitment to quality, reliability and value. Our continuing growth has been and continues to be built around successful relationships that are based on our organization's operating philosophy and commitment to ** People, Partnerships, Purpose and Performance - THE VECTOR WAY
“Celebrating 30 years of service.”
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