Cloud Network Security Engineer

Job Overview

Job : J52125

Job Title: Cloud Network Security Engineer

Location: Bellevue, WA

Duration: 13 Months + Extension

Hourly Rate: Depending on Experience (DOE)

Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, L2-EAD, GC-EAD

Client: To Be Discussed Later

Employment Type: W-2, 1099, C2C

• IaC Security Scanning & Hardening:
  • Integrate IaC security scanning tools (e.g., Checkov, TFSec, Snyk IaC, Terraform Validator) into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Analyze and remediate findings from IaC scans (Terraform, Cloud Formation, ARM templates).
  • Develop custom policies for IaC scanning tools based on organizational security standards.
• Firewall Implementation & Tuning:
  • Design and implement native firewall rules across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Perform rule optimization, consolidation, and risk-based tuning to reduce attack surfaces.
  • Conduct regular reviews and audits of firewall configurations and access controls.
• Risk Management & Compliance:
  • Align firewall and IaC security policies with industry standards (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001).
  • Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and evidence of controls.

• 7+ years of experience in cloud security, network security, or Dev Sec Ops .
• Hands‑on experience with Terraform, Cloud Formation, or other IaC tools.
• Deep understanding of cloud-native firewall services (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proficiency in security tools:
  Checkov, Prisma Cloud, Aqua, Snyk, etc.
• Certifications preferred: AWS/Azure/GCP Security Specialty, CISSP, CCSP, Terraform Associate.
• Proficiency in automation using Power Shell, Bash, and Python.

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