Senior Network Engineer - Cloud Security Specialist

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Network Engineer with a focus on Cloud Security to design, implement, and manage secure network architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP in a fully remote role.

The role emphasizes threat monitoring, policy enforcement, and high availability of cloud services, with collaboration across DevOps and security teams to embed security into CI/CD and network designs. You will mentor junior staff and keep thorough network documentation up to date.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 7+ years of network engineering experience focused on cloud security.
• Proven ability to design and manage secure cloud networks.
• Familiarity with NIST / ISO 27001 and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage secure cloud network infrastructure.
• Develop and enforce network security policies and procedures.
• Configure and manage security tools (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, WAFs).
• Monitor traffic for threats and respond to incidents.
• Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to secure CI/CD.
• Maintain network diagrams and documentation.
• Provide mentorship to junior staff.

Skills

Cloud security

Network security

Remote collaboration

Threat monitoring

CI/CD integration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/cybersecurity

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

VPC

Firewall/IDS-IPS

Load balancers

Transit Gateway

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading cybersecurity solutions provider, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Engineer with a specialization in Cloud Security. This fully remote position allows you to leverage your expertise to design, implement, and manage secure, robust network infrastructure across various cloud environments. You will be responsible for developing and enforcing security policies, protecting against advanced threats, and ensuring the high availability and performance of our network services. The ideal candidate possesses deep knowledge of network protocols, security principles, and cloud networking technologies. You will work closely with security operations, DevOps, and application teams to build and maintain a secure and resilient network architecture. We are looking for a proactive, security-conscious individual who excels in a remote work setting and is passionate about safeguarding digital assets. This is a critical role that offers the opportunity to shape the security posture of our cloud infrastructure and contribute to the protection of sensitive data, all from the comfort of your remote workspace.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage secure network infrastructure in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and enforce network security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Configure and manage network security tools, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and WAFs.
• Monitor network traffic for security threats and anomalies, and respond to incidents.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity and performance issues, ensuring high availability.
• Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines.
• Implement and manage network segmentation and access control mechanisms.
• Stay current with emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive network documentation and diagrams.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior network and security personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in network engineering, with a strong focus on cloud security.
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing secure cloud network architectures.
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), switching, and firewalls.
• Hands-on experience with cloud networking services (e.g., VPC, Transit Gateway, Load Balancers) and security tools.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Experience with network monitoring and analysis tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for effective remote teamwork.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCNA, CCNP Security, or cloud provider security certifications are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous retirement savings plan
• Opportunities for continuous professional growth, including funding for certifications and attendance at industry-leading security conferences