The Fountain Group · 3 hours ago
Hybrid Role: Network Security Senior Engineer in Charlotte, Cincinnati or Alpharetta
Alpharetta, GA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$100/hr - $120/hr
5+ years expThe Fountain Group is a nationwide staffing firm with a focus on various sectors including IT. They are seeking an experienced Network Security Consultant to support a critical migration initiative to the AWS public cloud, working closely with application teams and security groups to implement network security requirements.
ConsultingRecruitingStaffing Agency
No H1B
Responsibilities
Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to gather and analyze network security requirements including connectivity, allowed ports, protocols, and data flows
Translate application requirements into detailed and actionable network security policies and firewall rules
Design and validate network security architecture in AWS, including effective use of Security Groups, Network ACLs, and integration with Palo Alto firewall policies
Work closely with the perimeter defense/security operations team to streamline firewall rule discovery, approval, and deployment processes
Document best practices and standards guiding cloud network security design, specifying when to use Palo Alto vs AWS native controls
Contribute to discovery and planning phases for new migrations, ensuring all network security dependencies are captured
Support troubleshooting and optimization of existing cloud network security configurations
Qualification
Required
5+ years' experience in network security architecture or engineering, preferably with a focus on cloud environments (AWS strongly preferred)
Strong understanding of network security controls: firewalls (Palo Alto experience highly desired), Security Groups, VPN, and layered defense models
Proven ability to translate application connectivity needs into firewall rule sets and network security designs
Familiarity with AWS networking components (VPC, Subnets, Route Tables, TGWs)
Experience working alongside application teams in a collaborative Agile or DevSecOps environment
Excellent communication skills, capable of documenting and presenting complex technical information clearly
Ability to work independently and drive results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Preferred
AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Security Specialty, Solutions Architect)
Experience with enterprise firewall policy management and automation tools
Background in financial services or highly regulated environments
Benefits
Health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance
Company
The Fountain Group
The Fountain Group is a staffing firm that specializes in rendering contingent workforce solutions to various industries.
501-1000 employees
Funding
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Jahnavi Patel
Finance Business Partner
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