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# Cloud Network Engineer (Python, AWS Networking & AWS Security)

- **Company:** Contracts IT
- **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Internet Communications, IP Routing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Peering, TCP/IP, Cloud-native Network Functions (CNF), Scripting, Computer Networking Systems, Computer Network Operations, Software Troubleshooting, Multi-Cloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Routing & Switching, Terraform, Open Network Automation Platform
- **Published:** June 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://computerjobs.com/nl/en/mob/job/EE4FDED9F384B41B91

## About the Role

* Strong networking knowledge (BGP, Routing & Switching, TCP/IP).
 * Hands-on AWS networking experience, including:
 + VPCs
 + Transit Gateways
 + VPNs
 + Direct Connect
 + Route Tables
 + NAT & Internet Gateways
 * Experience with AWS network security and Palo Alto firewalls.
 * Strong Python Scripting and network automation experience.
 * Terraform experience.
 * Experience working in large-scale cloud environments.
 * Strong troubleshooting and incident management skills.

Nice to Have

 * Multi-cloud experience.
 * Knowledge of Internet routing, peering, RPKI, and IRR.
 * Experience working in multi-vendor network environments.

## Description

Cloud Network Engineer (Python, AWS Networking & AWS Security)

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Contract: 6 Months
Hours: 40 per week

*Urgent 6 Month Contract*

This is a *Amsterdam* based role with an excellent immediate start within a Global Technology Client that is working to *Support, maintain, and improve AWS network infrastructure.*

Overview

Our client is looking for an experienced Cloud Network Engineer to support and enhance its AWS networking and security infrastructure. The successful candidate will have strong AWS networking, cloud security, and automation experience, with expertise in Python and Palo Alto firewalls.

Key Responsibilities

 * Support, maintain, and improve AWS network infrastructure.
 * Design and troubleshoot cloud networking solutions.
 * Automate network provisioning and management using Python and Terraform.
 * Monitor network performance and resolve issues.
 * Manage cloud security controls and Firewall deployments.
 * Work with internal teams and external vendors to support network operations.

Required Skills

 * Strong networking knowledge (BGP, Routing & Switching, TCP/IP).
 * Hands-on AWS networking experience, including:
 + VPCs
 + Transit Gateways
 + VPNs
 + Direct Connect
 + Route Tables
 + NAT & Internet Gateways
 * Experience with AWS network security and Palo Alto firewalls.
 * Strong Python Scripting and network automation experience.
 * Terraform experience.
 * Experience working in large-scale cloud environments.
 * Strong troubleshooting and incident management skills.

Nice to Have

 * Multi-cloud experience.
 * Knowledge of Internet routing, peering, RPKI, and IRR.
 * Experience working in multi-vendor network environments.

Please send your CV or call Toni to discuss further.
We are an equal opportunities employment agency and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

We champion differences in technology recruitment and work with clients who actively wish to diversify their talent force - ALL applicants are welcome to apply.


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