Cloud Network Engineer - Freelance [Remote]

ABOUT US: Braintrust is a user-owned talent network that connects top-tier professionals with the world's leading enterprises. We prioritize transparency, eliminating middlemen and high markups, ensuring job-seekers are matched swiftly to innovative roles while clients benefit from unparalleled efficiency and quality... ABOUT THE HIRING PROCESS: The hiring process for this role involves completing your Braintrust profile, applying directly to the role on Braintrust, and undergoing a one-time screening to ensure you meet our vetted talent specifications. After this, the hiring team will contact you directly if they believe you are a suitable match. Our process isn't for everyone, that's intentional. If you believe that you are a top candidate for this job, please join our network to give yourself the opportunity to work with top companies. • JOB TYPE: Freelance, Contract Position (no agencies/C2C - see notes below) • LOCATION: Remote - CST/CDT, PST/PDT/CIST, MST/MDT, EST/EDT | Full day overlap • HOURLY RANGE: Our client is looking to pay $70 – $80/hr • ESTIMATED DURATION: 40h/week - Long term • EXPERIENCE: 3-5 years • BRAINTRUST JOB ID: 9468 THE OPPORTUNITY

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Please note that this is a 9 month contract. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Network Engineer with expertise in AWS network firewall, Terraform infrastructure as code, and AWS Security Hub. We have recently transitioned from an on-prem infrastructure configuration to a fully cloud oriented infrastructure on AWS. We are seeking a network engineer to work with existing infrastructure team members and help optimize our network in relation to the new cloud infrastructure. As the Network Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our network infrastructure while ensuring the highest level of security and performance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize network architecture and enhance system reliability. What you’ll be working on Key Responsibilities (In Order of Priority): • Design, implement, and manage network architecture in AWS, leveraging AWS network firewall solutions to ensure robust security. • Help architect a solution that replaces current Palo Alto Panorama and F5 Big IP network components • Utilize Terraform to define and manage network infrastructure as code, ensuring scalability, repeatability, and maintainability. • Help configure and optimize the AWS Security Hub into the network architecture to monitor, detect, and respond to security threats effectively. • Collaborate with DevOps and software engineering teams to understand application requirements and provide networking solutions that meet their needs. • Troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance. • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to network security and cloud infrastructure. Qualifications (In Order of Priority): • Proven experience working as a Network Engineer with a strong focus on AWS network firewall, Terraform, AWS Security Hub. • Experience with Palo Alto Panorama and F5 Big IP is highly desirable • Proficiency in designing, implementing, and managing secure and scalable network architectures in AWS. • Extensive experience with Terraform for defining and managing infrastructure as code. • In-depth knowledge of AWS Security Hub and its integration with various AWS services. • Strong understanding of network protocols, routing, switching, VPN, and security protocols. • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex network issues. • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams. • Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities. Apply Now! Notes: Our employers all have varying legal and geographic requirements for their roles, they trust Braintrust to find them the talent that meet their unique specifications. For that reason, this role is not available to C2C candidates working with an agency. If you are a professional contractor who has created an LLC/corp around their consulting practice, this is well aligned with Braintrust and we’d welcome your application. Braintrust values the multitude of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status Apply Job! For more such jobs please click here!