Cloud Network Security Engineer

MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LLC; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 82,656 - 165,312; Full time

Job summary

Machine Learning Technologies LLC in Bellevue, WA is seeking a Cloud Network Security Engineer to secure cloud environments and automate IaC security across CI/CD pipelines.

You will implement native firewall controls across AWS, Azure, and GCP, analyze findings from IaC scans, and align security policies with standards like NIST and CIS. Collaboration with engineering and security teams is essential for risk-based decision making.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in cloud security, network security, or DevSecOps.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or other IaC tools.
• Deep understanding of cloud-native firewall services (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proficiency in security tooling: Checkov, Prisma Cloud, Aqua, Snyk, etc.
• Certifications preferred: AWS/Azure/GCP Security Specialty, CISSP, CCSP, Terraform Associate.
• Proficiency in automation using PowerShell, Bash, and Python.

Responsibilities

• IaC security scanning and remediation within CI/CD pipelines.
• Design and tune native firewall rules across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Support audits by providing documentation and evidence of controls.

Skills

Terraform

CloudFormation

IaC Security

Cloud Security

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Checkov

Snyk

Prisma Cloud

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

IaC Tools

Cloud Security Tools

Job description

Job Overview

Job ID: J52125

Job Title: Cloud Network Security Engineer

Location: Bellevue, WA

Duration: 13 Months + Extension

Hourly Rate: Depending on Experience (DOE)

Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, L2-EAD, GC-EAD

Client: To Be Discussed Later

Employment Type: W-2, 1099, C2C

Responsibilities

• IaC Security Scanning & Hardening:
  • Integrate IaC security scanning tools (e.g., Checkov, TFSec, Snyk IaC, Terraform Validator) into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Analyze and remediate findings from IaC scans (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates).
  • Develop custom policies for IaC scanning tools based on organizational security standards.
• Firewall Implementation & Tuning:
  • Design and implement native firewall rules across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Perform rule optimization, consolidation, and risk-based tuning to reduce attack surfaces.
  • Conduct regular reviews and audits of firewall configurations and access controls.
• Risk Management & Compliance:
  • Align firewall and IaC security policies with industry standards (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001).
  • Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and evidence of controls.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in cloud security, network security, or DevSecOps.
• Hands‑on experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or other IaC tools.
• Deep understanding of cloud-native firewall services (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proficiency in security tools: Checkov, Prisma Cloud, Aqua, Snyk, etc.
• Certifications preferred: AWS/Azure/GCP Security Specialty, CISSP, CCSP, Terraform Associate.
• Proficiency in automation using PowerShell, Bash, and Python.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Machine Learning Technologies LLC is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability, and veterans (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. Machine Learning Technologies LLC will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Machine Learning Technologies LLC require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract.