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

Job Title: Senior Consultant - Amazon Network and Firewall- Full Time

Location: Remote

Job Type: Full-time

Visa: USC,GC

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:

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.

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.