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Job Description: Our client is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Network Security Consultant to join their team on a project basis. This role involves leading the deployment and configuration of virtual firewalls and supporting application separation between production and non-production environments across multiple cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP. The ideal candidate will design scalable, cost-efficient, and highly available solutions capable of supporting substantial data traffic. This remote position offers a challenging opportunity to enhance multi-cloud security architectures using cutting-edge technologies. Responsibilities: - Lead the deployment and configuration of multiple PAN VM-Series firewalls using Flex licensing models. - Implement and optimize Aviatrix-based cloud network backbone across AWS, Azure, and GCP. - Design and advise on application separation strategies between production and non-production environments using firewalls, route segmentation, and policy-based control. - Analyze and balance traffic performance, cost optimization, and high availability requirements for a multi-cloud environment. - Evaluate and present trade-offs between Aviatrix and Palo Alto Flex VM architectures, including technical, operational, and cost implications. - Assist internal teams with Proof of Concept (PoC) deployments, performance testing, and integration strategies. - Document the recommended architecture, deployment plans, and operational guidance for cloud network security. Qualifications: - 5+ years of experience in cloud network engineering or security architecture. - Proven track record deploying PAN VM-Series Firewalls managed by Panorama using Flex licensing models. - Experience designing and implementing Aviatrix Transit Network (including CoPilot, Spoke, and FireNet) in production environments. - Deep knowledge of multi-cloud networking concepts, including inter-region and inter-cloud routing. - Expertise in AWS cloud WAN, GCP NCC, Azure virtual WAN design & cost modeling. - Strong understanding of encryption, segmentation, and policy enforcement in cloud environments. - Ability to design high availability and failover strategies for large-scale network deployments. - Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fully remote setting. - Relevant certifications in cloud security and network architecture are preferred.

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