Senior Consultant - Amazon Network and Firewall- Only Full time- Remote

Job Title: Senior Consultant Amazon Network and Firewall Full Time

Location: Remote

Job Type: Fulltime

Visa: USCGC

About Us:

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:

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors 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 problemsolving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to nontechnical 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.