Cloud Network Security Engineer

The Opportunity: We are looking for a Cloud Network Security Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and enhancement of secure networking solutions across cloud environments. This role emphasizes building resilient and scalable network security architectures, strengthening connectivity across hybrid infrastructures, and ensuring robust protection for enterprise cloud systems and applications. You will play a key role in advancing secure cloud adoption through automation, policy standardization, and modern network security practices.

The ideal candidate works closely with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable cloud networking solutions while maintaining high operational standards and supporting enterprise-wide security initiatives.

• Role: Network Security Engineer - Cloud Platforms
• Experience: 8+ Years
• Work Location: Phoenix, AZ
• Project Duration: 12+ Months Contract

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy secure networking architectures across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Implement and automate security controls across network layers, including firewalls, segmentation policies, and cloud-native protections.
• Create and manage Infrastructure-as-Code templates to standardize and scale secure network deployments.
• Collaborate with engineering and security teams to establish secure connectivity between on-premises systems and cloud platforms.
• Support and optimize connectivity solutions such as private links, peering, and enterprise-grade cloud networking services.
• Evaluate and test new networking and security technologies to enhance existing capabilities.
• Work with security operations teams to improve monitoring, logging, and threat visibility across network environments.
• Participate in design and architecture discussions to ensure compliance with enterprise security frameworks.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in network security, cloud security, or infrastructure engineering.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or Oracle Cloud.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking fundamentals, including segmentation, routing, load balancing, and secure access controls.
• Experience using automation tools and scripting for infrastructure and security deployments.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools, logging systems, and security event integrations.
• Knowledge of enterprise security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, secure gateways, and zero trust models.
• Experience securing SaaS applications and managing integrations with enterprise systems.
• Understanding of identity-based access mechanisms and secure authentication protocols.
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale cloud transformation initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to automation-driven security practices and AI-assisted engineering tools.
• Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments with complex network architectures.
• Familiarity with modern cloud security frameworks and best practices.
• Experience implementing security solutions aligned with zero trust principles.
• Preferred certifications include:

AWS Certified Security - Specialty

AWS Advanced Networking - Specialty

Azure Network Engineer Associate

Azure Security Engineer Associate

Google Professional Cloud Network Engineer

Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer

CCNP Security or equivalent

What We're Looking For

• A hands-on engineer with strong expertise in cloud networking and security implementation.
• Someone who can proactively identify challenges and deliver effective solutions.
• A collaborative professional who can work across multiple teams and technical domains.
• A detail-oriented individual focused on delivering secure and reliable systems.
• A strong communicator who can clearly document and present technical designs.
• A forward-thinking mindset with interest in automation and modern cloud technologies.

Technologent is an Equal Opportunity Employer -- EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled -- for reasonable accommodations, please contact us at hr@technologent.com

Technologent is a Global Provider of Edge-to-Edge Information Technology Solutions and Services for Fortune 1000 and SMB companies. We offer a unique blend of business practices that are aligned to solve for top CIO concerns. Our core competencies focus on data center infrastructure, business continuity, data protection, service automation and orchestration, continuous intelligence, monitoring, connectivity, collaboration and cybersecurity. These practices are supported by our professional services, digital transformation services and financial services offerings. By providing custom solutions and services designed to fit your business needs, we enable your organization to be more agile, responsive and competitive. Technologent empowers your company to ascend to the next level in IT.

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