Cloud Network & Security Engineer

Position Title: Cloud Network & Security Engineer

Position Type: Contract

Contract Length: 6-12 Months

Location: Remote

Tax Term: W2

Position Summary

We are seeking a Cloud Network & Security Engineer to join a global consultancy team supporting a Fortune 50 enterprise client. This role is dedicated to modernizing and supporting a massive hub-and-spoke multi-cloud network infrastructure, with emphasis on firewalls, load balancers, and secure connectivity across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform.

As a member of the Enterprise Cloud Network & Security Team, you will help design, deploy, and support cloud-native and hybrid network security solutions. You will also contribute to automation and orchestration efforts, enabling scalability, governance, and compliance in one of the world s largest enterprise IT environments. This position requires a hands-on engineer with a strong networking and cloud background, coupled with the ability to collaborate across security, DevOps, and application teams.

Key Responsibilities

Implement, maintain, and support next-generation cloud and hybrid firewalls (cloud-native and vendor-based) and application delivery/load balancer solutions.

Deploy, upgrade, and troubleshoot multi-cloud network security infrastructure including:

o Firewalls (Palo Alto, Check Point, cloud-native)

o Load balancers (cloud-native, F5)

o Hybrid cloud connectivity (VPN, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect)

o Secure remote access and site-to-site VPN solutions

Support automation of firewall, load balancer, and network security operations through scripting and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

Integrate automation workflows with enterprise DevOps toolsets (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.).

Collaborate with enterprise security, infrastructure, and application teams to deliver standardized, compliant, and scalable network security solutions.

Participate in incident response, troubleshooting, and on-call rotations for critical network security services.

Stay current on emerging technologies and automation practices in multi-cloud security and networking.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

3+ years of professional experience in network and security engineering roles.

1+ years of hands-on experience with at least one major public cloud (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform).

At least one cloud certification (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform).

Demonstrated experience with:

o Firewall implementation, configuration, and troubleshooting.

o Load balancer implementation and support (cloud-native or F5).

o Cloud networking concepts: VPC/VNet design, routing, VPNs, hybrid cloud connectivity.

Proficiency in English communication (written and verbal).

Familiarity with AI-driven monitoring and automation tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Multiple cloud certifications across Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.

Hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls (Panorama, Prisma) and/or Check Point firewalls.

Experience supporting cloud-native load balancers (Azure ALB/AGW, AWS ALB/NLB, Google Cloud Platform Load Balancer) and F5 LTM/GTM in enterprise environments.

Familiarity with automation and scripting tools (PowerShell, Python, Bash, Postman, REST APIs).

Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks (Terraform, ARM/Bicep, CloudFormation).

Exposure to DevSecOps practices for securing network infrastructure as part of CI/CD pipelines.

Knowledge of enterprise-scale, hub-and-spoke multi-cloud architectures.