[Remote] Azure Network Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Tech Talent Link, Inc is seeking a Senior Cloud Networking Engineer who will design, implement, and manage robust networking solutions across on-premises and cloud environments, focusing on Microsoft Azure. The role requires deep expertise in hybrid networking, security, and automation to ensure secure and scalable network architectures for enterprise applications.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement Hub-and-Spoke reference architectures for hybrid and cloud environments, ensuring seamless integration between on-premises and Azure networks
- Configure and manage advanced load balancing solutions such as Azure Application Gateway (cloud)
- Implement and manage network security using Firewalls (Azure Firewall), Network Security Groups (NSGs), User-Defined Routes (UDRs), and Private Endpoints for secure connectivity
- Establish and maintain VPN connectivity and VPN Gateways to support hybrid networking scenarios, including VNet peering and subnet segmentation within Azure
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for networking components, integrating with CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps to automate deployment and configuration
- Ensure compliance with Azure reference architectures and industry best practices for network design and security
- Implement centralized logging and analytics for network traffic and security events, integrating with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and SIEM solutions such as Microsoft Sentinel
- Configure diagnostic settings for VNets, Firewalls, and Gateways, and create dashboards and alerts for proactive monitoring and incident response
Skills
- Extensive hands-on experience with cloud networking in Microsoft Azure, including Virtual Networks (VNets), subnets, NSGs, UDRs, Private Endpoints, Application Gateway, Azure Firewall, and VPN Gateways
- Strong understanding of on-premises networking concepts, including VMware Networking, F5 Load Balancers, and Firewalls (FirePower Threat Protection)
- Proven track record in implementing secure networking architectures, hybrid connectivity, and network segmentation
- Experience with DevOps practices, including automation of network deployments using Azure DevOps and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies
- Expertise in monitoring, logging, and integrating with analytics platforms such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and SIEM tools
- Ability to develop dashboards and alerts for proactive network and security monitoring
- Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Relevant certifications such as Cisco Networking Certifications and Azure Networking Certifications are highly preferred
- Experience working in large-scale enterprise and hybrid environments
- Familiarity with VMware Networking and integration with cloud networking solutions
- Demonstrated ability to ensure compliance with enterprise reference architectures and best practices
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