Network Security ConsultantRemote, EST hours6-month contract with possible extension Our client, top-tier financial institution, is seeking a Network Security Consultant to support a large-scale AWS cloud migration involving critical enterprise applications and workloads. This role partners with application, infrastructure, and security teams to implement network security requirements that enable secure and compliant cloud adoption. The consultant will translate application connectivity needs into secure AWS network and firewall configurations within a fast-paced enterprise environment.Responsibilities & QualificationsCollaborate with application and infrastructure teams to gather connectivity, port, protocol, and data flow requirementsTranslate application requirements into network security policies and firewall rule setsDesign and validate AWS network security architecture using Security Groups, Network ACLs, and Palo Alto firewall integrationsPartner with perimeter defense teams to streamline firewall rule discovery, approval, and deployment processesDocument best practices guiding AWS network security architecture and firewall usageSupport migration discovery and planning activities, ensuring all network security dependencies are capturedTroubleshoot and optimize AWS network security configurationsWork collaboratively within Agile or DevSecOps teams supporting secure cloud migrationsRequirements5+ years of experience in network security architecture or engineering, preferably within AWS cloud environmentsStrong expertise with firewalls (Palo Alto preferred), Security Groups, VPNs, and layered defense modelsHands-on experience with AWS networking components including VPCs, Subnets, Route Tables, and Transit GatewaysProven ability to translate application connectivity needs into secure firewall and network designsStrong communication and documentation skillsAbility to work independently and deliver results in fast-paced enterprise environments