Network Engineer - Consultant

Veterans Resource Group LLC•Columbia, SC

2d•$76 - $84•Hybrid

About The Position

Network Engineer - Consultant (Contract Opportunity) Empower Your Career in Cloud Security! 🚀 Are you a cloud security champion ready to make a real impact? We are looking for a dynamic Network Engineer to join a strong, collaborative team where new technology drives constant learning. If you excel at designing secure hybrid architectures and have a "consultant mindset" to help customers realize their vision, this is the role for you! You won't just be sitting on the sidelines; this is a hands-on delivery role where you will design, implement, and execute vital security solutions. Key Details 📝 Location: Columbia, SC (Must be a current resident of South Carolina). Work Arrangement: Onsite Monday-Friday for the first 90 days. Transitions to Hybrid (2-3 days onsite/week) thereafter. Contract Type: 1-year renewable contract. Estimated Start Date: February 10, 2026. Application Deadline: January 10, 2026. Compensation: $76.00 - $84.00 per hour.

Requirements

Residency: Must be a current resident of South Carolina (No relocation allowed).
Experience: 5-10+ years of experience in Information Security and Engineering.
Cloud Expertise: 5+ years of experience designing and maintaining infrastructure specifically in AWS and Azure.
Security Ops: Proven experience in Cloud Security design, operations, and automation.
Documentation: Strong ability to document security tools, deployment configurations, and incident reports.
Certification: Must hold a current AWS or Azure Certification.
Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Legal: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Note: Your resume must clearly demonstrate all years of required experience listed above to be considered.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Certifications: AWS Certified Cloud Solutions Architect, PCNSA, or PCNSE.
Firewall Expertise: 5+ years of experience deploying, configuring, and maintaining Cloud VM series Palo Alto Firewalls in AWS and Azure.
Tooling Familiarity: Experience with F5 Load Balancing/Firewalls, InfoBlox, Forescout, Cisco Umbrella, and Prisma Cloud.

Responsibilities

Designing and implementing robust secure hybrid and multi-cloud network architectures involving AWS and Azure.
Architecting VPC/VNet segmentation, routing, and connectivity (including hub-and-spoke and transit models).
Bridging on-premise networks with cloud environments utilizing VPN, Direct Connect, or ExpressRoute.
Defining network standards and establishing security guardrails and reference architectures.
Implementing strict network segmentation, micro-segmentation, and zero-trust security principles.
Managing ingress/egress controls and inspecting east-west traffic.