Network Security Consultant

Network Security Consultant

Our client, top-tier financial institution, is seeking a Network Security Consultant to support a large-scale AWS cloud migration involving critical enterprise applications and workloads. This role partners with application, infrastructure, and security teams to implement network security requirements that enable secure and compliant cloud adoption. The consultant will translate application connectivity needs into secure AWS network and firewall configurations within a fast-paced enterprise environment.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to gather connectivity, port, protocol, and data flow requirements
• Translate application requirements into network security policies and firewall rule sets
• Design and validate AWS network security architecture using Security Groups, Network ACLs, and Palo Alto firewall integrations
• Partner with perimeter defense teams to streamline firewall rule discovery, approval, and deployment processes
• Document best practices guiding AWS network security architecture and firewall usage
• Support migration discovery and planning activities, ensuring all network security dependencies are captured
• Troubleshoot and optimize AWS network security configurations
• Work collaboratively within Agile or DevSecOps teams supporting secure cloud migrations

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in network security architecture or engineering, preferably within AWS cloud environments
• Strong expertise with firewalls (Palo Alto preferred), Security Groups, VPNs, and layered defense models
• Hands-on experience with AWS networking components including VPCs, Subnets, Route Tables, and Transit Gateways
• Proven ability to translate application connectivity needs into secure firewall and network designs
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and deliver results in fast-paced enterprise environments