Manager_AWS Network & Security Engineer

Responsible for Level-2 operational support, architecture assurance, and security posture management of AWS cloud network and security platforms supporting Vodafone enterprise and telecom workloads.

Security

• Design and implement secure AWS cloud network architectures
• Support evolution of cloud security platforms and services
• Ensure compliance with security standards (ISO 27001, SOC2, HIPAA)
• Implement Zero Trust, SASE, ZTNA, and SSE frameworks
• Support hybrid (on-prem + cloud) and multi-environment architectures
• FortiGate Firewall & AWS VPN, IPS, Antivirus, Web Filtering & Application Control

Network

• Design and support classical network security architectures
• Operate and secure firewalls, proxies, IDS/IPS solutions
• Manage legacy and hybrid network security environments
• Drive lifecycle upgrades and security improvements

Network & Security Operations (L2)

• Act as L3 escalation point for cloud network & security incidents
• Investigate alerts and lead incident response
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Maintain security monitoring tools and dashboards

Automation & Orchestration

• Automate security operations using scripting and tooling
• Integrate security platforms with AWS services
• Improve response time through automation and SOAR capabilities

Collaboration & Agile Delivery

• Work with platform and application teams to embed security in SDLC
• Collaborate with network vendors and internal stakeholders
• Communicate risks and recommendations to leadership
• Support Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and release readiness

Threat Modelling & Risk Assessment

• Perform threat modelling and risk assessments
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing support
• Develop and track risk mitigation plans
• Support audits and regulatory assessments

• Proven experience as an AWS Network & Security Engineer
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Experience with AWS infrastructure
• Familiarity with ITIL processes
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Technical Expertise:

• Extensive Fortinet experience (FortiGate firewalls, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer)
• Strong understanding of IP networking (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), switching (Layer 2/3), MPLS, and network architecture principles
• Familiarity with security protocols (SSL, IPsec, VPN, 802.1x, IDS)
• Experience managing firewalls in hybrid cloud environments (AWS, Azure)
• Securing cloud infrastructure components (VPCs, Security Groups, NAT gateways)
• Certifications: Fortinet NSE 4/5/7 (highly desirable), CISSP, CCNP Security, Palo Alto PCNSE (plus)

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
• 8+ years’ experience in AWS Network & Security
• Certification in relevant database technologies (preferred)
• Strong AWS networking (VPC, TGW, Direct Connect, VPN)
• AWS security services (Security Hub, GuardDuty, IAM)
• Fortigate Firewall & network security appliances
• Threat detection and incident response
• L3 operations and production support experience
• Scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform)
• Monitoring and alerting (PMM, Prometheus/Grafana, CloudWatch)
• Strong understanding of security best practices and compliance (GDPR, PCI-DSS, SOC2, HIPAA)

  Nice-to-Have Skills

  • SASE / ZTNA implementation experience
  • Automation (Python, Lambda)
  • Exposure to SIEM/SOAR platforms
  • Experience in telecom or large-scale enterprise environments

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  Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting mindset
  • Calm under pressure in major incidents
  • Stakeholder communication skills
  • Security-by-design mindset

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