Network & Security Engineer

Project Overview

Lead network infrastructure and security implementation for migrating 62+ enterprise applications from on-premises Hyper-V infrastructure to Google Cloud Platform. This role requires strong understanding of F5 load balancers, firewall management, GCP networking (VPCs, subnetting), and site-to-site VPNs. The position focuses on adapting existing security systems (leveraging client golden image VM templates with pre-configured security software, logging, monitoring, and federated authentication) for cloud environments while ensuring secure migration from datacenter/on-premises infrastructure to GCP for a leading FinTech company.

Required Technical Skills

Network Technologies

• Cloud Networking:

  3+ years hands-on experience with GCP networking services (VPC, Cloud Load Balancing, Cloud NAT)

• Network Protocols:

  Deep understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols, VLANs, and network fundamentals

• VPN Technologies:

  Experience with site-to-site VPNs, IPSec, and secure tunnel configurations

• Load Balancing:

  Proficiency with cloud load balancers and traffic distribution strategies

• DNS Management:

  Experience with DNS configuration, management, and traffic routing

Security Technologies

• Cloud Security:

  Strong experience with GCP security services (IAM, Security Command Center, Cloud Armor)

• Firewall Management:

  Expert-level experience with firewall configuration and network security controls

• Security Frameworks:

  Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (SOC 2, PCI DSS, ISO 27001)

• Vulnerability Assessment:

  Experience with security scanning tools (Qualys, Nessus, or similar)

• SIEM Integration:

  Understanding of security information and event management systems

FinTech Security Requirements

• Regulatory Compliance:

  Understanding of financial services regulatory requirements and security standards

• Data Protection:

  Knowledge of data privacy regulations and encryption requirements

• Risk Assessment:

  Experience conducting security risk assessments and threat modeling

• Audit Support:

  Experience supporting security audits and compliance assessments

• Incident Management:

  Knowledge of security incident response and forensic procedures

Technical Tools & Platforms

• Monitoring Tools:

  Experience with network monitoring tools (Datadog, New Relic, Google Cloud Monitoring)

• Security Tools:

  Proficiency with security scanning and monitoring tools

• Automation:

  Scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for network automation

• Infrastructure as Code:

  Understanding of Terraform for network and security resource provisioning

• Documentation:

  Proficiency with network diagramming tools (Visio, Lucidchart)

Required Experience

• 5+ years

  in network engineering and security roles with

  F5 load balancer experience

• 4+ years

  specific experience with cloud networking and security (GCP preferred)

• 3+ years

  experience with infrastructure migrations or datacenter-to-cloud transitions

• 3+ years

  hands-on experience with

  site-to-site VPNs and hybrid connectivity

• Experience

  with

  Splunk and enterprise security systems

  in large environments

• Background

  in financial services or highly regulated industries preferred

• Certifications

  in networking (CCNA/CCNP) or cloud security preferred but not required