Azure Network Engineer

Azure Network Engineer | NV1 Clearance Required | 6 Month Contract

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Azure Network Engineer for an initial 6 month contract supporting a large and complex cloud environment. This opportunity is suited to a networking professional with deep Azure expertise who enjoys solving complex connectivity, security and infrastructure challenges within enterprise-scale environments.

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must hold a current NV1 Security Clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and support Azure networking solutions within complex cloud environments.
• Configure and manage Azure networking services including Virtual Networks (vNets), Route Tables, ExpressRoute and Virtual WAN (vWAN).
• Assess and optimise cloud security controls using Azure Firewall, Network Virtual Appliances (NVAs) and Network Security Groups (NSGs).
• Monitor, troubleshoot and resolve networking and application connectivity issues.
• Utilise Azure Monitor, Application Insights and other native Azure tools to investigate service performance and operational issues.
• Support services including Azure Front Door, Application Gateway, API Management and App Service Environments.
• Reverse engineer existing network solutions and develop clear technical documentation.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security and application teams to deliver secure and scalable cloud solutions.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience as an Azure Network Engineer within enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of Azure networking constructs including:
  • Virtual Networks (vNets)
  • Route Tables
  • ExpressRoute
  • Virtual WAN (vWAN)
• Proven experience comparing and implementing Azure Firewall, Network Virtual Appliances (NVAs) and Network Security Groups (NSGs).
• Strong understanding of networking protocols including:
  • TCP/IP
  • UDP
  • ICMP
  • DNS
  • HTTP/HTTPS
  • TLS
  • BGP
• Experience using Azure Monitor and Application Insights for troubleshooting and operational support.
• Ability to analyse and document existing network architectures and solutions.
• Current NV1 Security Clearance is mandatory.

Desirable Skills

• Understanding of DevOps practices and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployments within Azure.
• Experience working with YAML, JSON and XML.
• Practical experience writing KQL queries and/or PowerShell scripts to interact with Azure resources, logs and REST APIs.
• Microsoft Azure certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-500 or AZ-700.
• Cisco certifications including CCNA, CCNP or CCIE.
• Fortinet certifications including FCA, FCP or FCX.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline.

Linda Jona
Consultant

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