Senior Consultant – Amazon Network and Firewall- Only Full time- (Remote)

We are a leading cloud security consulting firm specializing in optimizing and securing AWS environments. Our clients rely on our expertise to safeguard their critical infrastructure and data. We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Consultant with a deep understanding of Amazon EC2, networking, and firewall configurations to join our team.

Job Description

As a Senior Consultant for Amazon EC2, you will be responsible for the following:

Key Responsibilities
• Review and Analyze PCAP and VPC Logs:
• Conduct thorough reviews of Packet Capture (PCAP) files to identify and analyze network traffic.
• Examine Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) logs to detect anomalies and ensure compliance with security policies.
• Networking and Firewall Configuration:
• Design and implement robust network architectures for AWS environments.
• Configure and manage security groups, network ACLs, and other firewall rules to secure AWS instances and services.
• Develop and enforce best practices for network security and segmentation.

• Log Analysis:
• Analyze logs from various sources (e.g., CloudWatch, VPC Flow Logs, AWS CloudTrail) to identify potential security incidents and performance issues.
• Utilize log analysis tools and techniques to extract meaningful insights and recommend improvements.
• Firewall Rule Implementation:
• Design, implement, and maintain firewall rules across 20+ AWS environments hosting approximately 1000 systems.
• Regularly review and update firewall policies to adapt to changing security requirements and threats.
• Collaboration and Support:
• Work closely with clients to understand their specific requirements and provide tailored solutions.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure comprehensive security coverage and support.
• Provide expert guidance on AWS best practices for security and compliance.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Create detailed documentation of network configurations, firewall rules, and security policies.
• Prepare reports summarizing findings, recommendations, and actions taken to enhance security.

 

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Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in AWS cloud environments, specifically with Amazon EC2.
• Extensive experience in reviewing and analyzing PCAP files and VPC logs.
• Strong background in networking, firewall configuration, and network security.
• Proficiency in AWS security services and tools (e.g., AWS WAF, AWS Shield, Security Groups, Network ACLs).
• Familiarity with log analysis tools and techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Security Specialty) are highly desirable.

 

 

Preferred Skills
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) for managing AWS infrastructure.
• Knowledge of security compliance frameworks (e.g., CIS, NIST, ISO 27001).
• Familiarity with incident response and forensic analysis in cloud environments

 

Senior Consultant – Amazon Network and Firewall- Only Full time- (Remote)