Azure Network Architect - S

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect enterprise-scale networking solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Develop network architecture standards, roadmaps, and best practices for cloud adoption.
• Design and implement Azure networking services, including virtual networks, routing, security, load balancing, and connectivity solutions.
• Architect hybrid cloud connectivity solutions between on-premises environments and Azure using VPN Gateway and ExpressRoute.
• Lead network migration and modernization initiatives to Azure.
• Design highly available, secure, and resilient network infrastructures.
• Define and implement network security controls, segmentation strategies, and zero-trust networking principles.
• Collaborate with cloud, security, infrastructure, and application teams to support business-critical applications.
• Optimize network performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Conduct architecture reviews, risk assessments, and capacity planning exercises.
• Establish governance frameworks for cloud networking and security compliance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex networking issues across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering and operations teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.

• 8+ years of experience in Network Engineering, Infrastructure Architecture, or Cloud Networking.

• 4+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing Azure networking solutions.

• Deep knowledge of networking fundamentals including:

• TCP/IP

• Routing and Switching

• DNS

• DHCP

• VPN Technologies

• BGP

• NAT

• Load Balancing

• Firewalls

• Strong expertise in Azure networking services:

• Azure Virtual Network (VNet)

• Network Security Groups (NSG)

• Azure Firewall

• Azure VPN Gateway

• Azure ExpressRoute

• Azure Load Balancer

• Azure Application Gateway

• Azure Front Door

• Azure DNS

• Azure Bastion

• Azure Virtual WAN

• Private Endpoints

• Experience with hybrid cloud and multi-region network architectures.

• Strong understanding of cloud security and network segmentation.

• Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.

• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates).

• Experience working in enterprise cloud transformation projects.

• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and design skills.