Senior Azure Cloud & Network Engineer

Job Summary

The Senior Azure Cloud & Network Engineer is responsible for implementing, supporting, and optimizing secure, scalable, and highly available Microsoft Azure infrastructure, with a strong focus on Azure networking, hybrid connectivity, automation, and cloud infrastructure engineering.

This role works hands-on with Azure networking services, hybrid connectivity between on-premises and cloud environments, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platform services. The position partners closely with infrastructure, security, DevOps, and application teams to deliver reliable, repeatable, and secure cloud environments that support enterprise and public-facing applications.

The primary focus of this role is Azure cloud networking, with additional responsibility for traditional enterprise networking, infrastructure automation, troubleshooting, and operational support in a large, regulated environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.

Experience

• 7+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure, network engineering, or related infrastructure roles.
• Significant hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, particularly Azure networking and hybrid connectivity.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, routing, and network segmentation.
• Hands-on experience supporting hybrid on-premises and Azure cloud environments.
• Experience with major cloud providers, with Microsoft Azure strongly preferred.
• Experience using Infrastructure as Code and automation tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, PowerShell, Python, or Azure CLI.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern deployment practices.
• Proven ability to work effectively in regulated or compliance-driven environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to adapt within a large enterprise environment as technologies, processes, and business priorities evolve.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration

Preferred certifications include:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
• Cisco CCNP Enterprise or equivalent networking certification
• Fortinet NSE certifications
• CompTIA Network+ or equivalent

Certifications are preferred but may be substituted by equivalent hands-on experience.

Primary Job Functions

• Implement, support, and optimize enterprise Azure cloud infrastructure and networking environments.
• Configure and manage Azure networking services, including Virtual Networks (VNets), subnets, routing, private connectivity, load balancing, DNS, VPN connectivity, and network security services.
• Support Azure networking technologies such as Azure Virtual WAN, Azure Virtual Network Manager, Azure Front Door, ExpressRoute, Private Link, Private Endpoints, Application Gateway, and Azure Firewall, as applicable.
• Build and support hub-and-spoke and other scalable Azure network topologies.
• Implement and maintain Azure Landing Zone components related to networking, identity integration, governance, and resource organization.
• Support secure hybrid connectivity between on-premises infrastructure and Azure using VPN, ExpressRoute, routing, and private connectivity technologies.
• Implement and support multi-region and highly available cloud network environments to enable disaster recovery and business continuity.
• Use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Bicep to provision and maintain cloud and network infrastructure.
• Build and support CI/CD pipelines used to deploy cloud infrastructure and networking changes.
• Create reusable automation, templates, scripts, and deployment patterns to improve consistency and reduce manual configuration.
• Work with development and DevOps teams to integrate cloud infrastructure and networking requirements into application deployment processes.
• Support cloud-native and platform services, including managed Azure services, containers, and event-driven technologies.
• Implement Zero Trust networking principles, including segmentation, identity-based access, secure connectivity, and least-privilege access controls.
• Monitor and troubleshoot complex Azure, hybrid cloud, and enterprise network connectivity issues.
• Perform root-cause analysis and resolve performance, availability, routing, DNS, security, and connectivity issues.
• Maintain technical documentation, network diagrams, configurations, operating procedures, and support documentation.
• Support regulatory and security compliance requirements, including SOC, PCI, state DOI, and NYDFS.
• Participate in technology upgrades, cloud migrations, network modernization efforts, and infrastructure improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, DevOps, application, and vendor teams to implement technical solutions.

Periodic Job Functions

• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Competencies Required

Azure Cloud Networking

Strong hands-on experience implementing and supporting Azure networking environments, including:

• Azure VNets and subnets
• Routing and route tables
• Azure Virtual WAN
• Azure Virtual Network Manager
• Azure Front Door
• ExpressRoute
• VPN Gateway
• Private Link and Private Endpoints
• Application Gateway
• Azure Load Balancer
• Azure Firewall and network security controls
• Azure DNS
• Hub-and-spoke networking
• Network segmentation

Hybrid Cloud Networking

Experience implementing and supporting secure connectivity between on-premises environments and Azure, including VPN, ExpressRoute, routing, DNS, firewalls, and private connectivity.

Enterprise Networking

Strong understanding of:

• TCP/IP
• BGP and OSPF
• DNS and DHCP
• VLANs
• Firewalls and VPNs
• LAN/WAN
• SD-WAN and SASE concepts
• Network segmentation
• Routing and switching fundamentals

Infrastructure as Code & Automation

Hands-on experience automating cloud infrastructure and networking using tools such as:

• Terraform
• Bicep
• ARM templates
• PowerShell
• Python
• Azure CLI
• Git

Experience integrating infrastructure automation into CI/CD pipelines and source-control workflows.

Azure DevOps & CI/CD

Experience working with:

• Azure DevOps
• GitHub or other Git-based source-control platforms
• CI/CD pipelines
• Automated testing and deployment
• Version-controlled infrastructure
• Deployment approvals and change management

Cloud Platform Engineering

Ability to create and maintain reusable infrastructure templates, scripts, modules, and standardized deployment patterns that support application and development teams.

Security & Compliance

Knowledge of:

• Zero Trust networking
• Identity-based access controls
• Network segmentation
• Security monitoring
• SIEM integration
• EDR, antivirus, ATP, IPS, and IDPS
• Regulatory and audit requirements such as SOC, PCI, state DOI, and NYDFS

Ability to support compliance through appropriate technical controls, documentation, and evidence.

Backup & Recovery

Working knowledge of backup, recovery, disaster recovery, business continuity, and RPO/RTO concepts within cloud and hybrid environments.

Technical Troubleshooting

Strong ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues involving:

• Azure networking
• Routing
• DNS
• VPN and ExpressRoute connectivity
• Firewalls
• Hybrid cloud environments
• Performance and availability
• Logs and monitoring
• Infrastructure automation and deployment failures

Project & Work Management

Ability to manage multiple technical initiatives, deadlines, vendors, and priorities while maintaining clear and accurate technical documentation.

Adaptability

Ability to learn and work with new technologies, tools, and processes while responding effectively to changing business and technical requirements.

Critical Thinking

Ability to:

• Ask the right technical questions
• Analyze and assess technical information
• Identify assumptions and risks
• Troubleshoot methodically
• Evaluate alternative solutions
• Make sound technical decisions in complex environments

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