Azure Network Engineer

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Azure Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage cloud

networking solutions within Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in

Azure networking services, hybrid connectivity, and enterprise-grade network security. You will

collaborate with cloud architects, security engineers, and DevOps teams to ensure scalable,

reliable, and secure network infrastructures.

Responsibilities

  • Design, deploy, and manage Azure networking solutions including Virtual Networks(VNets), Subnets, Azure Firewall, Application Gateway, Load Balancers, Private Link,and VPN Gateways.

  • Configure and maintain hybrid network connectivity such as ExpressRoute, Site-to-Site VPN, and Virtual WAN.

  • Implement and monitor network security best practices, including NSGs, ASGs, DDoS

  • protection, WAF, and Zero Trust networking principles.

  • Troubleshoot complex network performance and connectivity issues in cloud andhybrid environments.

  • Optimize network architecture for cost, scalability, and high availability.

  • Automate network deployments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates).

  • Work closely with security and compliance teams to enforce policies, governance, and monitoring using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Network Watcher.

  • Support disaster recovery, backup, and failover strategies for network infrastructure.

  • Document architectures, processes, and standard operating procedures.

  • Provide technical expertise and support for projects and incident resolution.

Required Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Network Engineer with a focus on Microsoft Azure.

  • Strong knowledge of Azure networking services: VNets, Peering, Load Balancing,

  • Application Gateway, Azure Firewall, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, Private DNS, etc.

  • Expertise in routing, switching, firewalls, DNS, and TCP/IP protocols.

  • Hands-on experience with hybrid cloud connectivity and network troubleshooting tools.

  • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM) and automation scripting (PowerShell, Azure CLI).

  • Understanding of network security concepts: segmentation, firewalls, SSL/TLS, identity-aware networking.

  • Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-700: Azure Network Engineer Associate, AZ-104, AZ-305) or equivalent hands-on experience.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with SD-WAN and enterprise WAN connectivity.

  • Knowledge of cloud-native DevOps practices (CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).

  • Experience with third-party security and networking appliances in Azure (e.g., Palo

  • Alto, Fortinet, Check Point).

  • Familiarity with Kubernetes networking (AKS) and container networking solutions (CNI, Calico, etc.).

  • Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.