AWS Network Engineer (Palo Alto, Python)

AWS Network Engineer (Palo Alto, Firewalls, Python) – Amsterdam/Remote

Hourly rate: €90 - €110

Duration: 12 months

Location: Netherlands (Hybrid), UK, Belgium & EU-Based Contractors (Remote)

Start Date: Immediate Start Preferred

My client is looking for an experienced AWS Network Engineer to join their Cloud Networking team and play a key role in managing and evolving large-scale AWS networking and cloud security infrastructure.

This is a hands-on engineering role focused on AWS networking, firewall management, troubleshooting, automation, and operational excellence. You will work closely with platform, security, and engineering teams to design, build, and operate resilient cloud network solutions supporting critical production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, operate, and troubleshoot AWS networking environments.
• Manage and optimize AWS networking services, including:
• VPCs
• Transit Gateway
• Gateway Load Balancer
• Route Tables
• NAT Gateways
• VPN Connectivity
• VPC Peering
• Own and operate cloud firewall infrastructure, including policy management, upgrades, and security controls.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver scalable networking solutions.
• Investigate and resolve complex network and security incidents.
• Support the transition and operational ownership of existing AWS firewall deployments.
• Contribute to network automation initiatives using Python and Infrastructure as Code.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on AWS networking experience, including design, deployment, operations, and troubleshooting.
• Deep knowledge of:
• VPC Architecture
• Transit Gateway
• Gateway Load Balancer
• Routing and Connectivity
• VPN Solutions
• Experience managing cloud firewall solutions in AWS.
• Practical firewall experience with:
• Palo Alto Networks (preferred)
• Fortinet
• Cisco
• Check Point
• Strong troubleshooting and incident management capabilities.
• Python scripting and automation experience (3+ years preferred).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Palo Alto VM-Series deployment experience in AWS.
• Terraform, CloudFormation, or Infrastructure as Code experience.
• Cloud security and network security expertise.
• Experience taking ownership of security services within cloud environments.