Network Engineer - Consultant

Novalink Solutions • West Columbia, SC

2d • Remote

About The Position

The Cloud Network Security Engineer will collaborate with Product Owners, Applications Owners, Network <\/div> and Security teams to design and deliver optimal solutions for large -scale app and infrastructure cloud <\/div> solutions. Candidates should possess proficiency in both public and hybrid cloud models. Exceptional <\/div> consulting skills and the ability to clearly derive desired states from customer requests are essential. The role <\/div> also requires the ability to work with delivery teams. Importantly, this role is hands -on in delivery, requiring <\/div> active involvement in the implementation and execution of security solutions. This is not a developer role. <\/div> While we have a strong preference for candidates based in the local area, we are open to considering <\/div> exceptionally qualified individuals for a remote position. <\/div> The State of South Carolina is looking for a Network Engineer (Senior Cloud Network Engineer). <\/div> <\/div> Why is this position open: Repost of posting 8502 (new position on the team) as there have been updates to the required & preferred skills. DO NOT SUBMIT CANDIDATES THAT WERE SUBMITTED TO 8502 PREVIOUSLY. <\/div> Adjustments from the previous posting - experience with Palo Alto Firewalls and Firewalls in AWS & Azure has been moved to a preferred skill.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees