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Network Engineer

CornerStone Technology Talent Services
Columbia, SC Contractor
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2026

Overview

We are seeking a Network Engineer to support the design, implementation, and delivery of secure cloud-based network solutions. This opportunity offers hands-on work with modern technologies in a collaborative team environment, providing strong learning and growth opportunities.

This position works closely with Product Owners, Application Owners, and Network and Security teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions across public and hybrid cloud environments. The work is hands-on and delivery-focused and is not a developer position.

Key responsibilities

  • Design and implement secure hybrid and multi-cloud network architectures (AWS, Azure)
  • Architect VPC/VNet segmentation, routing, and connectivity (hub-and-spoke, transit VPC/VNet)
  • Integrate on-prem networks with cloud environments using VPN, Direct Connect, or ExpressRoute
  • Define network standards, reference architectures, and security guardrails
  • Design and maintain secure ingress/egress controls and east-west traffic inspection
  • Implement network segmentation, microsegmentation, and zero-trust principles

Required skills

  • 5–10 years’ experience in information security and engineering
  • 5 years of experience designing and maintaining infrastructure in AWS/Azure
  • Cloud security design, operations, and automation experience
  • Documentation of security tools, deployment configuration, incident reports, etc.

Preferred skills

5 years of experience deploying, configuring and maintaining cloud VM series Palo Alto firewalls in AWS and Azure

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Education and certifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
  • Must hold AWS or Azure certification

Preferred certifications

  • AWS certified cloud solutions architect
  • PCNSA or PCNSE

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