AWS Cloud & Security Engineer

Job Description

Cloud Networking & Security Engineer (AWS & Azure)

Job Summary

We are looking for an engineer with strong networking and security expertise across AWS and Azure cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing secure, scalable, and highly available cloud network architectures.

AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty (ANS-C01) is mandatory Microsoft Azure AZ-700 certification is a strong plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage cloud network architectures in AWS and Azure.
• Configure and maintain VPCs, VNets, subnets, routing tables, gateways, and peering.
• Implement and manage network security controls including security groups, NACLs, firewalls, WAF, NSGs, and private endpoints.
• Troubleshoot complex network connectivity, performance, and security issues across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Integrate on-premises infrastructure with cloud using VPN, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect, and hybrid networking solutions.
• Ensure compliance with security best practices, governance standards, and organizational policies.
• Collaborate with cloud, security, and application teams to support deployments and optimizations.
• Create and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and operational runbooks.
  
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS networking and security services.
• Proven experience with Azure networking and security services.
• In-depth understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing, routing, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Experience with hybrid cloud and multi-cloud networking.
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty (ANS-C01) – Mandatory.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
  
  

Preferred / Nice To Have

• Microsoft Azure AZ-700: Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions.
• Experience with Zero Trust, cloud security architecture, and compliance frameworks.
• Exposure to IaC tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM/Bicep templates.
• Experience working in enterprise-scale or regulated environments.
  
  

Experience

• Typically 5–10 years of overall IT experience with 3+ years in cloud networking and security (flexible based on expertise).
  
  

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