Senior Cloud Platform & Network Security Engineer

Project overview

Senior Cloud Platform & Network Security Engineer

Note! This assignment is open to freelancers. The maximum hourly rate is €90.

For an IT service provider within highly secure government environments, we are looking for a Senior Cloud Platform & Network Security Engineer.

Assignment Description

For a strategic cloud project within a highly secure government environment, work is being done on the further development of a Trusted Cloud platform. This platform is based on OpenStack and is used in an environment with high demands on security, compliance, and reliability. As a Senior Cloud Platform & Network Security Engineer, you will work at the intersection of cloud platforms, networking, security, and automation. You will play an important role in designing, implementing, and managing secure cloud infrastructures.

You will focus on network architectures, connectivity, segmentation, and security provisions. You will also contribute to Infrastructure as Code, cloud governance, and migration and transformation projects. You will work closely with cloud engineers, architects, and security specialists to translate technical and security requirements into workable solutions. Experience with OpenStack is a strong pré, but a solid technical foundation and the ability to quickly master new technologies are at least as important.

What will you do?

Only respond if you meet the following requirements

Additional technical experience and wishes

What do we consider important?

Assignment details

• Design, implement, and manage cloud platform components within a Trusted Cloud environment.
• Set up and optimize network architectures, routing, connectivity, and network segmentation.
• Configure and manage firewalls and other security provisions.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code solutions for cloud infrastructure.
• Contribute to cloud governance, security, and compliance.
• Support migration and transformation projects within complex cloud environments.
• Translate technical and security requirements into practical solutions.
• Collaborate with cloud engineers, architects, and security specialists.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud, infrastructure, or platform engineering.
• Experience with networking, routing, firewalling, and connectivity issues.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, for example Terraform.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, GCP, OpenStack, or similar environments.
• Experience with network segmentation, micro-segmentation, and security principles.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust and Defense in Depth.
• Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud environments.
• Experience with DNS, VPN solutions, and secure network connectivity.
• Experience with compliance and security issues is a pré.
• Experience with OpenStack, Palo Alto, and Panorama is a pré, not a hard requirement.
• Technical curiosity and the ability to quickly master new technologies.
• Independence, ownership, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work outside your own technical comfort zone.
• Good collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
• Start: As soon as possible
• Duration: 6 months, with the possibility of extension
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Location: Amersfoort
• Rate: Maximum €90 per hour
• Structure: Freelancer (ZZP)

Project details

• Start: 2026-11-30T23:00:00
• Location: Amersfoort Utrecht, NL
• Rate: 90-90 EUR/h
• Languages: Dutch