TEKsystems · 1 day ago
Network Security Engineer
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$60/hr - $65/hrTEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services, and they are seeking a Senior Network Security Engineer with expertise in cloud networking and security. The role involves designing, securing, and automating cloud network environments while implementing Zero Trust access models and ensuring high availability and security for cloud infrastructures.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
Design, secure, and automate highly available cloud network environments
Implement and operate AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, and GCP Cloud Interconnect to support secure hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity
Deploy cloud firewalls, WAFs, DDoS protection, and Zero Trust access models to protect workloads, APIs, and users
Qualification
Required
Deep expertise in cloud networking, zero trust security, and hybrid/multi-cloud architectures
Proven ability to design, secure, and automate highly available cloud network environments while reducing risk and operational overhead
Strong analytical problem-solving skills
Cross-functional collaboration skills
Delivering secure-by-design solutions at scale
Demonstrated proficiency in cloud-native networking and security controls across AWS, Azure, and GCP, including segmentation, identity-aware access, and traffic inspection
Extensive hands-on experience designing and securing AWS VPCs, Azure Virtual Networks, and GCP VPCs, including subnet architecture, routing, NAT gateways, private endpoints, and security enforcement using cloud-native controls
Implemented and operated AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, and GCP Cloud Interconnect to support secure hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity
Specialized in deploying cloud firewalls, WAFs, DDoS protection, and Zero Trust access models to protect workloads, APIs, and users
Core Technical Skills in Cloud Platforms & Networking: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), VPC/VNet architecture, subnet design, routing, NAT gateways, private endpoints, hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity (site-to-site VPN, cloud interconnects), load balancing (L4/L7), traffic segmentation, high availability design
Network & Cloud Security skills: Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, firewall policy design, threat prevention, IPS/IDS, SSL/TLS inspection, zero trust networking, least-privilege access, network segmentation, web and application protection concepts (WAF, DDoS mitigation)
Infrastructure as Code & DevSecOps skills: Terraform for multi-cloud infrastructure and security controls, GitHub for source control and collaboration, GitHub Actions for CI/CD automation, security checks, and policy enforcement
Supporting Skills & Tooling: Core networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, BGP, routing, VPN technologies), identity and access integration with network security controls, logging and monitoring fundamentals (firewall logs, flow logs, SIEM integration), Linux fundamentals and scripting for automation support
Great written and communication skills
Expert Level experience
Preferred
CCNA- Cisco Certified Network Associate
AWS - Aws Certified DevOps Engineer
GCP - Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Company
TEKsystems
At TEKsystems, they understand people. Every year they deploy over 80,000 IT professionals at 6,000 client sites across North America,
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
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