Job Title: AWS Networking Engineer (Contract)
Day Rate: £450pd (Outside IR35)
Location: Remote (UK-based candidates ONLY)
Contract Type: Contract - Initial 3 Months (Likely Extension)
Start Date: ASAP
Job Summary
We're urgently seeking an experienced AWS Networking Engineer to join our team on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity to get involved in a critical project from day one, working with a high-performing infrastructure team in a fast-paced environment.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain AWS networking solutions to support scalable and secure cloud environments
- Collaborate with internal teams to troubleshoot and optimise networking performance across AWS services
- Provide expert-level support and guidance on network configurations, routing, and security
- Work closely with security teams to ensure network infrastructure is aligned with compliance and governance standards
- Support infrastructure-as-code practices and automate network provisioning where applicable
Nice to Have:
- Experience with deploying and managing Palo Alto Firewalls in cloud or hybrid environments
Personal Specification
Technical Competencies:
- Proven background as a Networking Engineer, ideally with a focus on AWS networking
- Strong understanding of VPCs, Transit Gateways, Direct Connect, Route 53, Network ACLs, and Security Groups
- Familiarity with infrastructure automation tools and scripts (e.g. Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar)
- Bonus: Experience with Palo Alto Firewalls in enterprise or cloud contexts
Behavioural Competencies:
- Able to hit the ground running and operate with a high level of autonomy
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Our Commitment
We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity at all levels of the organisation. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be available to start immediately.