Cloud Network & Security Engineer

Pinnacle Talent Placement is a global consultancy team supporting a Fortune 50 enterprise client. They are seeking a Cloud Network & Security Engineer to modernize and support a multi-cloud network infrastructure, focusing on security solutions and automation.

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, 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
• Experience migrating or transforming on-premises network environments to cloud-based architectures is highly preferred