Senior Azure Cloud Network Engineer

JD for Senior Azure Cloud Network Engineer

Introduction:

NBITS (N Benchmark IT Solutions) is an IT Company which has key services into Consulting, Development and Outsourcing across a wide variety of tools & technologies (primarily Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, AI, Big Data, Integration, App Building, Cloud & Analytics).

We are looking for highly experienced, passionate & dynamic professionals who align with our organizational goals and vision, and can contribute significantly to the growth journey.

Key Details of the Job:

· Position : Senior Azure Cloud Network Engineer

· Experience: 12 – 15 Years

· Timings : 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM IST

· Job Type : Contractor

· Work Mode: Remote

· Duration : Long Term (1 Year – Extendable)

· Start Date : Immediate / Short Notice Preferred

· Key Skills : Azure Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Security, Hybrid Connectivity

Brief About the Role:

v We are seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage secure and scalable Azure network architectures.

v The role involves building hybrid connectivity, secure network environments, and high availability solutions.

v The candidate will play a key role in network design, optimization, security, and troubleshooting across enterprise cloud environments.

Key Skills & Technical Expertise:

Azure Networking

• Strong experience in:
• Azure Virtual Networks (VNet), Subnets
• VNet Peering & Network Segmentation
• Azure Load Balancer & Application Gateway
• Azure Front Door & Traffic Manager

Hybrid Connectivity

• Hands-on experience with:
• Site-to-Site VPN
• Point-to-Site VPN
• ExpressRoute
• Integration with on-premise data centers

Network Security

• Expertise in:
• Network Security Groups (NSG)
• Azure Firewall
• Web Application Firewall (WAF)
• DDoS Protection
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust Architecture

DNS & Routing

• Azure DNS, Private DNS Zones
• Custom DNS configurations
• Routing concepts, UDR (User Defined Routes), BGP

Monitoring & Troubleshooting

• Azure Network Watcher
• Log Analytics & Azure Monitor
• Packet capture, connection troubleshooting
• Performance tuning & latency analysis

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Experience with:
• Terraform
• ARM Templates / Bicep
• Automating network deployments

Scripting & Automation

• Strong scripting skills in:
• PowerShell
• Azure CLI
• Python (Nice to Have)

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Design and implement secure Azure network architectures
• Configure and manage hybrid connectivity solutions
• Implement network security and governance policies
• Monitor network performance and ensure high availability
• Troubleshoot complex network and connectivity issues
• Automate network provisioning using IaC tools
• Collaborate with cloud, DevOps, and security teams
• Optimize cost and performance of Azure network resources
• Maintain documentation and best practices
• Participate in Agile/Scrum activities

Soft Skills & Professional Attributes:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to work independently in remote setup
• Proactive mindset with ownership
• Mentoring junior engineers

Certifications (Preferred):

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
• Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500 – Nice to Have)

Nice to Have

• Experience in multi-cloud (AWS/GCP networking)
• Knowledge of SD-WAN & network virtualization
• Exposure to Kubernetes networking (AKS)
• Understanding of FinOps / cost optimization
• Experience in enterprise-s