Senior Cloud Network Security Engineer

The Brixton Group; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Senior Cloud Network Security Engineer to design and optimize advanced networking solutions in a fully remote setting. This role involves mentoring team members, enhancing security posture in multi-cloud environments, and driving innovation in network architecture across Azure and AWS. The ideal candidate has significant experience in cloud networking and is proficient in various compliance and automation frameworks.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of hands-on experience in cloud networking and infrastructure design.
• Proven expertise in designing secure, high-performance network solutions.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure and scalable network architectures across public clouds.
• Collaborate with teams to identify and remediate network security gaps.
• Lead automation initiatives using Infrastructure as Code and Configuration as Code.

Skills

Cloud Networking

Network Security

Automation

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field

Tools

Terraform

Job description

Duration:Direct Hire/Permanent
Compensation:$120-140k base/year + Benefits +Bonus + Equity
Location:100% REMOTE

As a Senior Cloud Network Security Engineer, you will play a critical role on the Cloud Networking team, leading the design, development, and optimization of advanced networking solutions across our cloud infrastructure. You’ll support a range of environments, including PaaS, IaaS, and SaaS, and serve as a subject matter expert (SME) across multiple cloud platforms. You’ll also mentor team members, drive innovation, and ensure high standards of performance, security, and scalability.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available network architectures across public cloud platforms, primarily Azure and AWS.
• Enhance security posture of multi-cloud environments by implementing advanced networking and segmentation strategies.
• Collaborate with security operations and architecture teams to identify and remediate network security gaps.
• Support seamless integrations across PaaS, IaaS, and SaaS platforms.
• Mentor and guide team members to foster professional growth and knowledge sharing.
• Monitor and manage multi-cloud network environments, lead incident response, root cause analysis, and problem resolution.
• Lead enterprise networking efforts involving routing, peering, SD-WAN, firewalls, load balancers, and related infrastructure.
• Contribute to Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) initiatives and align cloud strategies with organizational objectives.
• Develop and maintain documentation for cloud network services and M&A migration projects to support onboarding and operational efficiency.
• Optimize network design and operations to drive cost savings and simplify cloud infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with SOX, PCI, and other regulatory standards; maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Evaluate and introduce emerging cloud networking technologies to modernize infrastructure.
• Provide architectural and engineering guidance to cross-functional teams, especially in collaboration with security.
• Act as an escalation point for complex network and security-related issues.
• Lead automation initiatives using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) practices to improve scalability and reduce manual tasks.
• Drive efforts to reduce technical debt and optimize existing infrastructure.
• Manage and maintain load balancing platforms to ensure performance and uptime.
• Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning to ensure resilience.
• Monitor and improve networking KPIs and metrics, driving continuous improvement.
• Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support.
• Champion automation to improve operational workflows and reduce manual processes.

Duration:Direct Hire/Permanent
Compensation:$120-140k base/year + Benefits +Bonus + Equity
Location:100% REMOTE

As a Senior Cloud Network Security Engineer, you will play a critical role on the Cloud Networking team, leading the design, development, and optimization of advanced networking solutions across our cloud infrastructure. You’ll support a range of environments, including PaaS, IaaS, and SaaS, and serve as a subject matter expert (SME) across multiple cloud platforms. You’ll also mentor team members, drive innovation, and ensure high standards of performance, security, and scalability.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available network architectures across public cloud platforms, primarily Azure and AWS.
• Enhance security posture of multi-cloud environments by implementing advanced networking and segmentation strategies.
• Collaborate with security operations and architecture teams to identify and remediate network security gaps.
• Support seamless integrations across PaaS, IaaS, and SaaS platforms.
• Mentor and guide team members to foster professional growth and knowledge sharing.
• Monitor and manage multi-cloud network environments, lead incident response, root cause analysis, and problem resolution.
• Lead enterprise networking efforts involving routing, peering, SD-WAN, firewalls, load balancers, and related infrastructure.
• Contribute to Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) initiatives and align cloud strategies with organizational objectives.
• Develop and maintain documentation for cloud network services and M&A migration projects to support onboarding and operational efficiency.
• Optimize network design and operations to drive cost savings and simplify cloud infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with SOX, PCI, and other regulatory standards; maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Evaluate and introduce emerging cloud networking technologies to modernize infrastructure.
• Provide architectural and engineering guidance to cross-functional teams, especially in collaboration with security.
• Act as an escalation point for complex network and security-related issues.
• Lead automation initiatives using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) practices to improve scalability and reduce manual tasks.
• Drive efforts to reduce technical debt and optimize existing infrastructure.
• Manage and maintain load balancing platforms to ensure performance and uptime.
• Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning to ensure resilience.
• Monitor and improve networking KPIs and metrics, driving continuous improvement.
• Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support.
• Champion automation to improve operational workflows and reduce manual processes.

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of hands-on experience in cloud networking and infrastructure design in Azure, AWS, or similar public cloud platforms.
• Proven expertise in designing secure, high-performance, scalable network solutions.
• Strong background in managing firewalls, load balancers, and other core network infrastructure.
• Experience in enterprise-scale environments (2,000+ users).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Track record of mentoring team members and fostering collaboration.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a proactive mindset.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Experience with compliance and audit requirements (SOX, PCI).
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform) and automation tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field.
• Azure and/or AWS networking certifications preferred.
• Project management experience a plus.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Banking, Financial Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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