Job Description - Senior Azure Network Engineer

Experience: 10+ Years

Role: Senior Azure Network Engineer

Work Focus: Azure Cloud Networking & Network Operations

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Senior Azure Network Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in Azure cloud networking, network operations, VPN connectivity, ExpressRoute, and firewall management. The candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise Azure network infrastructure while supporting day-to-day network operations and business-critical connectivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage Azure networking infrastructure, including VNets, subnetting, network peering, NSGs, and route tables.

• Configure and maintain Azure Site-to-Site VPN, Point-to-Site VPN, and ExpressRoute connectivity.

• Implement and manage Azure Firewall and Palo Alto firewall policies.

• Configure and troubleshoot Azure routing, load balancers, Application Gateway, NAT, and network security controls.

• Monitor network performance, analyze network logs and flow logs, and resolve complex connectivity issues.

• Perform daily BAU network operations, including network diagnostics, VPN configuration, firewall policy changes, and incident resolution.

• Collaborate with cloud, infrastructure, security, and application teams to ensure secure and reliable network connectivity.

• Follow ITIL processes and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and network configurations.

Required Technical Skills

• 10+ years of overall experience in network engineering and network operations.

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure networking.

• Expertise in Azure VNets, subnetting, peering, NSGs, route tables, and network security.

• Experience configuring Azure Site-to-Site VPN, Azure VPN Gateway, and ExpressRoute.

• Hands-on experience with Azure Firewall and Palo Alto firewalls.

• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, NAT, VLANs, routing, switching, and load balancing.

• Experience with Azure Load Balancer, Application Gateway, Network Watcher, and flow logs.

• Strong network troubleshooting, diagnostics, and log analysis skills.

• Familiarity with Windows Servers, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and z/Linux environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• CCNA or equivalent networking certification.

• Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700) or Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104).

• Experience with advanced routing and switching concepts.

• Knowledge of ITIL processes and enterprise network operations.

Generic / Managerial Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong customer service orientation and stakeholder management.

• Ability to work independently, take ownership of issues, and drive resolution.

• Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or an equivalent discipline.