Cloud Network Security Architect
We are looking for a skilled Cloud Network Security Architect with deep expertise in AWS, GCP, cloud networking, and network security to lead complex enterprise cloud security initiatives.
The ideal candidate will design, develop, and implement scalable and secure cloud network architectures, focusing on Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and cloud application architectures.
This role demands collaboration with multiple stakeholders to ensure robust, automated, and optimized network security solutions using Terraform, Kubernetes, containers, and advanced public cloud networking.
Key Responsibilities :
- Engage with cloud, networking, and security stakeholders to gather requirements for complex enterprise cloud environments
- Provide expert guidance on cloud and network security across IaaS, PaaS, and cloud application architecture programs
- Collaborate with enterprise architects and subject matter experts to design comprehensive security architecture solutions
- Lead cloud network security initiatives by creating secure designs, reusable patterns, and developing scalable Terraform modules
- Automate network security configurations and deployments to improve efficiency and consistency
- Monitor, analyze, and optimize cloud network security modules and architectural patterns for performance and security
- Maintain awareness of emerging cloud-native and classical design patterns to continuously improve security posture
- Ensure security best practices around container security, secrets management, endpoint protection, and access controls
- Support multiple information security domains, including infrastructure vulnerability management, data loss prevention, network security, identity and access management, and internet security
Required Skills & Qualifications :
Minimum 7 years experience in datacenter, cloud, and network engineeringAt least 5 years hands-on experience with AWS and GCP cloud platformsMinimum 3 years experience with Containers, Kubernetes, and microservices architectureMinimum 3 years experience with Terraform for infrastructure as codeMinimum 3 years experience with advanced networking concepts in public cloud environmentsStrong understanding of classical and cloud-native design patternsExpertise in cloud security configuration management, container security, endpoint security, and secrets managementDeep knowledge of network architecture, proxy infrastructure, and network access programsExperience working across multiple information security domains, including network security and identity managementPreferred Qualifications :
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)Terraform certification is highly desirableCloud or Security certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional), AWS Advanced Networking Specialty, AWS Security Specialty, GCP Cloud Architect, GCP Network Engineer, or GCP Cloud Security Engineer(ref : hirist.tech)