Senior Cloud Network & Security Consultant (AWS / Azure)

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Network & Security Consultant with proven expertise in designing and implementing cloud networking solutions on AWS and Azure. The candidate must also have strong background in cloud and network security, as well as Linux administration and automation skills. This is a consulting-focused role, requiring the ability to engage with enterprise customers, understand business requirements, and deliver secure, scalable, and resilient hybrid networking solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Consulting & Solution Design

? Engage with enterprise customers to assess requirements and design end-to-end cloud networking and security architectures.

? Develop cloud networking blueprints, migration strategies, and implementation roadmaps.

? Conduct workshops, PoCs, and technical presentations with customer stakeholders.

? Provide capacity planning, performance optimization, and best practice recommendations for AWS and Azure networking.

Implementation & Delivery

? Deploy and configure AWS networking: VPCs, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, PrivateLink, VPNs, Route 53, Security Groups, NACLs.

? Deploy and configure Azure networking: VNets, ExpressRoute, Azure Firewall, Application Gateway, Load Balancers, NSGs.

? Implement hybrid connectivity (on-premises to cloud) via VPN, ExpressRoute, or Direct Connect.

? Deploy cloud-native security services such as AWS WAF, GuardDuty, Security Hub, and Azure Defender, Sentinel.

? Use Linux expertise for automation, scripting (Python, Bash, Ansible, Terraform), and troubleshooting network components.

Security & Governance

? Define and implement zero-trust security models across AWS and Azure environments.

? Design micro-segmentation, workload isolation, and cloud firewall policies.

? Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards (ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, NIST, GDPR).

? Develop runbooks, playbooks, and operational standards for secure cloud networking.

Customer Enablement & Support

? Deliver knowledge transfer sessions and documentation for customer IT/security teams.

? Act as a trusted advisor for cloud networking and security best practices.

? Provide L3 consulting support for post-implementation optimization and troubleshooting.

Required Skills & Experience

? Cloud Networking Expertise

? Hands-on experience with AWS networking services (VPC, TGW, DX, PrivateLink, Route 53).

? Hands-on experience with Azure networking services (VNets, ExpressRoute, Azure Firewall, NSGs, Application Gateway).

? Experience with hybrid/multi-cloud networking and secure workload connectivity.

? Security Expertise

? Strong understanding of cloud-native security services (AWS WAF, GuardDuty, Security Hub; Azure Defender, Sentinel).

? Deep knowledge of firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, PKI, IAM, SIEM.

? Proven experience in zero-trust and micro-segmentation architectures.

? Linux & Automation

? Strong Linux administration skills.

? Scripting and automation using Python, Bash, Ansible, Terraform.

? Familiarity with containers and Kubernetes networking is a plus.

? Preferred Certifications

? AWS: AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty / Solutions Architect.

? Azure: Azure Network Engineer Associate / Solutions Architect Expert.

? Security: CISSP, CCSP, or cloud security certifications.

? Linux: RHCSA / RHCE.

? Soft Skills

? Strong consulting and customer engagement experience.

? Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills.

? Ability to lead workshops, design sessions, and technical PoCs.

Educational Qualification

? Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent

Location & Travel

? Location: [Insert location / Remote / Hybrid].

? Willingness to travel for customer consulting engagements.

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