Network Security Cloud Engineer
Rakesh (Rocky.../`) LakumUnited StatesMIDPosted 7d ago
AWS WAFAWS firewallCloud security architectureTerraformInfrastructure as Code (IaC)Network securityAutomationGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)Palo Alto NetworksCheck PointAPI securitySecurity testingLoad balancingTraffic inspection
About the Role
We are seeking a Network Security Cloud Engineer to join our team for a 6+ month contract. This role focuses on designing, configuring, and optimizing AWS WAF and related cloud security controls in enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities
• Assess and document existing AWS firewall infrastructure and cloud security posture
• Design, configure, and optimize AWS WAF and related cloud security controls
• Review and enhance firewall policies, rules, and security frameworks
• Modernize legacy cloud security solutions and implement industry best practices
• Automate scalable cloud security deployments using Terraform or similar IaC tools
• Manage traffic routing, load balancing, traffic inspection, and firewall integrations
• Strengthen API security and perform security testing in non-production environments
• Collaborate with network engineering teams to transition from traditional networking to cloud-native security
• Provide technical leadership, documentation, coaching, and knowledge transfer
Requirements
• Extensive hands-on experience with AWS WAF in enterprise environments
• Proven experience building and configuring AWS firewall environments from the ground up
• Strong expertise in cloud security architecture, firewall policies, and network security
• Experience with Terraform, automation, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Ability to lead knowledge transfer, mentor network engineers, and implement cloud security best practices
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) security and firewall technologies
• Familiarity with Palo Alto Networks, Check Point, or other enterprise firewall platforms
• Experience working in large enterprise environments with established security governance and change management processes
• Proven experience leading cloud security modernization and transformation initiatives