AWS Network Engineer (Palo Alto, Firewalls, Python) – Amsterdam

Salt Digital Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 106,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Digital Recruitment seeks an experienced AWS Network Engineer to design, operate, and optimize large-scale AWS networking and cloud security infrastructure. You will work with platform, security, and engineering teams to build resilient cloud network solutions across Amsterdam/Remote engagements.

The role emphasizes hands-on AWS networking, firewall management, and automation, with a focus on Python scripting and IaC to improve operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Hands-on AWS networking experience with design, deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Experience managing cloud firewall solutions in AWS.
• Scripting in Python for automation and IaC workflows.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, operate, and troubleshoot AWS networking environments.
• Manage VPCs, Transit Gateway, Gateway Load Balancer, NATs, VPNs, VPC peering.
• Own and operate cloud firewall infrastructure and policy management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable networking solutions.
• Investigate and resolve complex network and security incidents.
• Support transition of existing AWS firewall deployments.
• Contribute to network automation with Python and IaC.

Skills

AWS networking

Firewall management

Python automation

Incident management

VPC architecture

Networking troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Palo Alto VM-Series (AWS)

Terraform

CloudFormation

IaC

Job description

AWS Network Engineer (Palo Alto, Firewalls, Python) - Amsterdam/Remote

Hourly rate: €90 - €110 Duration: 12 months Location: Netherlands (Hybrid), UK, Belgium & EU-Based Contractors Start Date: ASAP

My client is looking for an experienced AWS Network Engineer to join their Cloud Networking team and play a key role in managing and evolving large-scale AWS networking and cloud security infrastructure. This is a hands‑on engineering role focused on AWS networking, firewall management, troubleshooting, automation, and operational excellence. You will work closely with platform, security, and engineering teams to design, build, and operate resilient cloud network solutions supporting critical production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, operate, and troubleshoot AWS networking environments.
• Manage and optimize AWS networking services, including: VPCs Transit Gateway Gateway Load Balancer Route Tables NAT Gateways VPN Connectivity VPC Peering
• Own and operate cloud firewall infrastructure, including policy management, upgrades, and security controls.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver scalable networking solutions.
• Investigate and resolve complex network and security incidents.
• Support the transition and operational ownership of existing AWS firewall deployments.
• Contribute to network automation initiatives using Python and Infrastructure as Code.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands‑on AWS networking experience, including design, deployment, operations, and troubleshooting.
• Deep knowledge of: VPC Architecture Transit Gateway Gateway Load Balancer Routing and Connectivity VPN Solutions
• Experience managing cloud firewall solutions in AWS.
• Practical firewall experience with: Palo Alto Networks (preferred) Fortinet Cisco Check Point
• Strong troubleshooting and incident management capabilities.
• Python scripting and automation experience (3+ years preferred).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Palo Alto VM-Series deployment experience in AWS.
• Terraform, CloudFormation, or Infrastructure as Code experience.
• Cloud security and network security expertise.
• Experience taking ownership of security services within cloud environments.

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements