Cloud Network Security Engineer - Consultant

Title: Cloud Network Security Engineer - Consultant
Location: Columbia SC

On-site/Remote/Hybrid: Onsite for first 90 days later Hybrid 3 days onsite/2 days remote.

Duration: 12 Months

Interview Process: 1 Round virtual


Work Location: The resource will be required to be onsite Monday through Friday for their first 90 days. After 90 days, the position will change to hybrid with 2-3 days onsite/week.

Candidate location: Candidate must be a CURRENT SC resident. No relocation allowed.


SCOPE OF THE PROJECT:

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.

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.

BACHELOR'S DEGREE OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE.

MUST HOLD AWS OR AZURE CERTIFICATION

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.

AWS CERTIFIED CLOUD SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT

PCNSA OR PCNSE