Cloud Engineer

Job#: 3025360

Job Description:

Azure Network Engineer

Client: Chipotle

Location: 4 days onsite (Friday's are remote)

Contract: 12 months + (Possibility of extension of fulltime conversion)

The Azure Network Engineer will support and enhance the company's cloud-based network infrastructure, with a strong focus on Azure networking. This role is responsible for day-to-day Azure network operations including VNet configuration, VNet peering, private endpoints, DNS zones, and firewall management. The engineer will help offload routine operational tasks from the current sole Azure-focused network engineer, enabling increased focus on project and architectural work across the team. This role requires strong Azure networking expertise, familiarity with traditional networking fundamentals, and hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code-primarily Terraform.

Key Responsibilities

Azure Networking Operations

• Create and manage Azure private endpoints and private DNS zones.
• Configure and support VNets, VNet peering, subnets, and associated routing.
• Maintain and update Azure Firewall rules, policies, and configurations.
• Support Palo Alto firewall deployments both on-premises and in Azure.
• Manage Fastly CDN configurations and integrations within the Azure environment.

Firewall & Security Management

• Implement and maintain firewall access lists and policy updates.
• Support break-fix activities related to Azure Firewall and Palo Alto firewall issues.
• Perform MFT and firewall list updates as part of routine network operations.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Use Terraform to deploy and maintain Azure networking resources.
• Contribute to automation and IaC best practices to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Support infrastructure versioning, change control, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Operational Support

• Handle day-to-day network operations and troubleshooting across Azure networking components.
• Assist with L3 escalations from internal teams and from the restaurant support organization when needed.
• Ensure reliability and performance across the company's infrastructure backbone.

Required Qualifications

• Strong, hands-on experience with Azure networking services (VNets, VNet peering, endpoints, NSGs, Azure Firewall).
• Experience managing Palo Alto Firewalls in cloud and/or on-prem environments.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code-specifically Terraform.
• Solid traditional networking background (routing, switching, firewall fundamentals).
• Experience with CDN solutions, preferably Fastly.
• Ability to handle break-fix issues as well as routine operational tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of network automation, DevOps tooling, or CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong documentation and architectural diagramming skills.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.