Senior Cloud Network

Job Summary :

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Network & Security Consultant with proven expertise in designing and implementing cloud networking solutions on AWS and Azure . The candidate must also have strong background in cloud and network security , as well as Linux administration and automation skills . This is a consulting-focused role , requiring the ability to engage with enterprise customers, understand business requirements, and deliver secure, scalable, and resilient hybrid networking solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Consulting & Solution Design

• Engage with enterprise customers to assess requirements and design end-to-end cloud networking and security architectures.
• Develop cloud networking blueprints, migration strategies, and implementation roadmaps.
• Conduct workshops, PoCs, and technical presentations with customer stakeholders.
• Provide capacity planning, performance optimization, and best practice recommendations for AWS and Azure networking.

Implementation & Delivery

• Deploy and configure AWS networking: VPCs, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, PrivateLink, VPNs, Route 53, Security Groups, NACLs.
• Deploy and configure Azure networking: VNets, ExpressRoute, Azure Firewall, Application Gateway, Load Balancers, NSGs.
• Implement hybrid connectivity (on-premises to cloud) via VPN, ExpressRoute, or Direct Connect.
• Deploy cloud-native security services such as AWS WAF, GuardDuty, Security Hub, and Azure Defender, Sentinel.
• Use Linux expertise for automation, scripting (Python, Bash, Ansible, Terraform), and troubleshooting network components.

Security & Governance

• Define and implement zero-trust security models across AWS and Azure environments.
• Design micro-segmentation, workload isolation, and cloud firewall policies.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards (ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, NIST, GDPR).
• Develop runbooks, playbooks, and operational standards for secure cloud networking.

Customer Enablement & Support

• Deliver knowledge transfer sessions and documentation for customer IT/security teams.
• Act as a trusted advisor for cloud networking and security best practices.
• Provide L3 consulting support for post-implementation optimization and troubleshooting.

Required Skills & Experience

• Cloud Networking Expertise
• Hands-on experience with AWS networking services (VPC, TGW, DX, PrivateLink, Route 53).
• Hands-on experience with Azure networking services (VNets, ExpressRoute, Azure Firewall, NSGs, Application Gateway).
• Experience with hybrid/multi-cloud networking and secure workload connectivity.
• Security Expertise
• Strong understanding of cloud-native security services (AWS WAF, GuardDuty, Security Hub; Azure Defender, Sentinel).
• Deep knowledge of firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, PKI, IAM, SIEM.
• Proven experience in zero-trust and micro-segmentation architectures.
• Linux & Automation
• Strong Linux administration skills.
• Scripting and automation using Python, Bash, Ansible, Terraform.
• Familiarity with containers and Kubernetes networking is a plus.
• Preferred Certifications
• AWS: AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty / Solutions Architect.
• Azure: Azure Network Engineer Associate / Solutions Architect Expert.
• Security: CISSP, CCSP, or cloud security certifications.
• Linux: RHCSA / RHCE.
• Soft Skills
• Strong consulting and customer engagement experience.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead workshops, design sessions, and technical PoCs.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent consulting experience.

Location & Travel

• Willingness to travel for customer consulting engagements.