Overview
We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer with expertise in AWS networking and network security to support a major technology organization on a 12-month contract. In this hands-on position, the contractor will focus on building and maintaining large-scale AWS network infrastructure while collaborating with various technical teams and stakeholders. This role is crucial as the team enhances its firewalling and network security capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Build, operate, and troubleshoot large-scale AWS network infrastructure.
- Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot firewalls within AWS environments.
- Automate network provisioning, configuration, and monitoring using Python.
- Support incident management and work with external network vendors.
- Collaborate closely with technical teams, customers, and stakeholders.
- Manage complex networking and security issue troubleshooting.
- Work with routing and switching technologies, including BGP and TCP/IP.
Requirements
- Proven hands-on experience with AWS networking services.
- Commercial experience with network security and firewall management, preferably with Palo Alto or Cisco firewalls.
- At least 3 years of Python coding/automation experience.
- Strong knowledge of routing and switching, particularly BGP.
- Experience in designing, building, and troubleshooting cloud network infrastructure.
- Familiarity with Terraform and multi-vendor networking is a plus.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.