Sr. Cloud Network Security SME (Azure/Google Cloud Platform/OCI , Palo, Fortinet, R&S)

  • Pleasanton, CA
  • Posted 11 hours ago | Updated 11 hours ago

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
75% Travel

Skills

Amazon Web Services
Border Gateway Protocol
Cloud Computing
Cloud Security
Computer Networking
Firewall
Fortinet
Google Cloud Platform
IDS
IPS
Kubernetes
Load Balancing
Microsoft Azure
Azure
OCI
Network Security
Network
Palo Alto
Routers
Routing
SIEM
Security Controls
Virtual Machines
Virtual Private Cloud
WAF
Virtual Private Network
Management

Job Details

We are looking for a Senior Cloud Network Security SME with deep expertise in Azure and Google Cloud Platform cloud platforms, hybrid cloud network architectures, and Palo Alto firewall implementations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience designing and securing complex multi-cloud environments using a combination of BGP routing, VNet/VPC configurations, and advanced firewall and security controls.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and manage secure cloud network architectures in Azure & Google Cloud Platform, including VNet Gateways, ExpressRoute, VNet Peering, VPNs, and BGP routing.

  • Configure and troubleshoot Palo Alto firewalls (VM-Series, Cloud NGFW) in cloud environments.

  • Implement and manage hybrid connectivity solutions using BGP, ExpressRoute, and VPNs.

  • Apply security controls including NSGs, Firewall Policies, Private Endpoints, and Zero Trust principles.

  • Troubleshoot complex network and security issues related to cloud routing and firewalls (BGP, UDRs, asymmetric routing, etc.).

  • Design, implement, and optimize BGP routing for hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity.

  • Secure and architect Google Cloud Platform networking (Shared VPC, VPC Peering, Cloud Load Balancing, Cloud Router, HA VPN).

  • Address issues like BGP session flapping, asymmetric routing, and route propagation problems.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of experience in cloud network security.

  • Expert-level knowledge in Azure and Google Cloud Platform networking.

  • Strong experience in configuring and managing Palo Alto firewalls.

  • Solid understanding of cloud security controls (WAF, IDS/IPS, DDoS, SIEM).

  • Proficient with BGP, route advertisement, ASN config, and path selection.

Preferred Certifications (Nice to Have):

  • Palo Alto: PCNSE, PCNSA

  • Azure: AZ-500, AZ-700

  • Google Cloud Platform: Professional Cloud Network Engineer, Cloud Security Engineer

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with multi-cloud security architectures (AWS a plus)

  • Familiarity with Kubernetes security (GKE/AKS) and service mesh (Anthos/Istio)

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