Cloud Network Engineer

Job Description

Qualifications: Any professional degree, viz. B.E./ B.Tech / MCA. Certifications: CCNA, CCNP, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, or similar. Key Responsibilities: Core Networking: Design, deploy, and manage enterprise-level networking solutions, including LAN, WAN, VPN, and SD-WAN. Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, etc.). Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues to ensure high availability and performance. Monitor and optimize network performance, security, and reliability. Implement and manage network security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and access controls. Firewall and Web Application Firewall (WAF) Management: Configure, deploy, and manage firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA, Check Point, etc.) to secure network perimeters. Hands-on experience with firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA, Check Point). Proficiency in managing web application firewalls (e.g., AWS WAF, Azure WAF, F5, Imperva). Strong understanding of firewall policies, NAT, VPNs, and intrusion prevention systems (IPS). Implement and maintain web application firewalls (e.g., AWS WAF, Azure WAF, F5, Imperva) to protect web applications from threats like SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and DDoS attacks. Monitor and analyze firewall logs to identify and mitigate potential security threats. Ensure firewall policies and configurations align with organizational security standards and compliance requirements. Conduct regular firewall rule audits and optimize configurations for performance and security. Cloud Administration & DevOps: Manage and maintain cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP, or others) to support business operations. Design and implement hybrid cloud networking solutions. Ensure cloud environments are secure, scalable, and cost-efficient. Automate cloud resource provisioning and management using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation. Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate networking and security solutions into CI/CD pipelines. Automate network and firewall configurations using tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef. Support containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) with networking and security expertise. Monitor and troubleshoot network and security-related issues in DevOps workflows. Security and Compliance: Implement and enforce network security best practices to protect against cyber threats. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR). Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate security gaps. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, system administrators, and security teams. Document network designs, firewall configurations, and processes for future reference. Provide training and support to team members on networking and security best practices. Role & responsibilities Preferred candidate profile