Cloud Network & Security Engineer
United States of America
Full-time
3 weeks ago
No H1B
Key skills
AzureAWSGCPPalo Alto firewallsCheck Point firewallsAzure FirewallAWS Network FirewallGCP FirewallAzure Application GatewayAWS ALBAWS NLBGCP Load BalancerF5 load balancersVPNExpressRouteDirect ConnectSite-to-site VPNInfrastructure as CodeGitHub ActionsAzure DevOpsTerraformCloudFormationCloud network architectureVPC designVNet designSubnettingRouting tablesNetwork Security GroupsSecurity GroupsPrivate endpointsDNSHybrid connectivityPowerShellPythonBashPostmanREST APIsDevSecOpsCI/CD pipelinesHub-and-spoke multi-cloud architecturesAIPrismaGitHubCI/CDCommunicationNetwork SecurityCloud SecurityFirewall
About this role
Pinnacle Talent Placement is seeking a Cloud Network & Security Engineer to join a global consultancy team supporting a Fortune 50 enterprise client. The role focuses on modernizing and supporting a multi-cloud network infrastructure, emphasizing cloud-native security solutions and automation efforts.
Responsibilities:
- Implement, maintain, and support next-generation cloud-native security controls and hybrid firewalls (cloud-native and vendor-based) and application delivery/load balancer solutions
- Deploy, upgrade, and troubleshoot multi-cloud (Azure/AWS/GCP) network security infrastructure including: Firewalls: Palo Alto, Check Point, cloud-native firewall services such as Azure Firewall, AWS Network Firewall, GCP Firewall Load balancers: Azure Application Gateway, AWS ALB/NLB, GCP Load Balancer, F5 Hybrid cloud connectivity: VPN, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect 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 cloud-based network security solutions
- Participate in incident response, troubleshooting, and on-call rotations for critical cloud network security services
- Stay current on emerging technologies and automation practices in cloud networking, cloud security, and multi-cloud architectures
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of professional experience in network and security engineering roles
- Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience working directly within at least one major public cloud (Azure, AWS, or GCP) in a networking/security capacity
- Proven experience designing or supporting cloud network architectures (not just exposure or basic usage)
- At least one cloud certification (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
- Demonstrated experience with: Firewall implementation, configuration, and troubleshooting
- Load balancer implementation and support (cloud-native or F5)
- Deep understanding of cloud networking concepts: VPC/VNet design, subnetting, routing tables, NSGs/Security Groups, private endpoints, DNS, and hybrid connectivity
- Proficiency in English communication (written and verbal)
- Familiarity with AI-driven monitoring and automation tools
- Multiple cloud certifications across Azure, AWS, or GCP
- 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, GCP 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, Cloud Formation)
- Exposure to DevSecOps practices for securing network infrastructure as part of CI/CD pipelines
- Knowledge of enterprise-scale, hub-and-spoke multi-cloud architectures
- Experience migrating or transforming on-premises network environments to cloud-based architectures is highly preferred