Network Engineer @ Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)

Overview

Hybrid
50 - 55
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 9 Month(s)
No Travel Required
Unable to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

Network Engineer
Load Balancer
Azure networking
Azure Cloud
Checkpoint
Firewall
Azure networking services
cloud security controls
VNets
Azure Firewall

Job Details

Key Responsibilities
Design and implement Azure networking solutions, including VNets, subnets, NSGS, firewalls, VPNs, and Express Route. - L3 (SME)
Implement Azure Load Balancer, Application Gateway, Front Door, and Traffic Manager for application delivery. - L3 (SME)
Ensure network security through segmentation, encryption, Zero Trust principles, and integration with Azure Firewall, Check Point firewalls, and third-party solutions. - L3 (SME) Monitor and optimize network performance using Azure Monitor, Network Watcher, and third-party observability tools. - L1/L2/L3
Collaborate with CloudOps, Security, and Application teams to ensure resilient, compliant, and cost-efficient solutions. - L3 (SME)
• Support troubleshooting of networking issues across hybrid and cloud environments. - L1/L2
 
Required Skills
Strong understanding of Azure networking services (VNets, Peering, Express Route, VPN Gateway, Private Link, Azure Firewall).
Hands-on experience with cloud security controls, identity-aware networking, and segmentation strategies.
Knowledge of RGP routing DNS and Ioad halancing in cloud and cloud architectures.
Experience integrating with SD-WAN, SASE, or third-party network security platforms.
Strong troubleshooting skills across OSI layers and cloud-native monitoring tools. 
 
Preferred / Highly Desired Qualifications
Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700) or equivalent. 
Experience with Check Point firewalls (design, deployment, and operations).
Experience with Citrix NetScaler (ADC) for application delivery and load balancing.
Experience in multi-cloud or hybrid networking (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or on-prem).
Background in automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python).
Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates).
 
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