Sr. Cloud Network Engineer

Our client is seeking a Sr. Cloud Network Engineer to join their growing infrastructure and cloud operations team. This individual will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise networking solutions across Microsoft Azure, hybrid environments, SD-WAN, and enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure . The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in Azure networking, cloud connectivity, network operations, automation, and infrastructure modernization.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and support Azure networking services including VNets, subnets, route tables, NSGs, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, Load Balancers, Application Gateway, Private Link, and DNS services.
• Manage and optimize hybrid network connectivity between Azure, corporate offices, remote sites, data centers, and third-party environments.
• Support and maintain enterprise networking technologies including routing, switching, wireless networking, VLANs, WAN circuits, VPNs, and SD-WAN/SASE platforms.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve network performance, latency, DNS, routing, bandwidth, and connectivity issues across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Lead network infrastructure projects including office expansions, cloud migrations, network upgrades, and connectivity deployments.
• Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and architecture teams to implement secure network segmentation and access controls.
• Manage relationships with ISPs, telecommunications providers, cloud vendors, and managed service providers to ensure reliable connectivity and service delivery.
• Perform network lifecycle management activities including firmware upgrades, hardware refreshes, configuration management, and change control.
• Support wireless deployments including access point implementation, wireless surveys, coverage optimization, and 802.1X/NAC initiatives.
• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code and automation solutions using Terraform, Azure CLI, PowerShell, Bicep, Python, or similar technologies.
• Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, standards, and operational procedures.
• Participate in on-call support and serve as an escalation point for critical network and infrastructure incidents.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in network engineering, cloud infrastructure, or hybrid cloud operations.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure networking services.
• Deep understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, DNS, DHCP, NAT, VPNs, routing, switching, and network security.
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments and enterprise connectivity solutions.
• Hands-on experience with Azure VNets, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, NSGs, Route Tables, Load Balancers, and Private Endpoints.
• Experience with enterprise LAN/WAN technologies including switching, VLANs, trunking, PoE, wireless networking, and SD-WAN solutions.
• Strong troubleshooting experience across cloud, network, and infrastructure environments.
• Experience working with network monitoring and diagnostic tools.
• Knowledge of automation and Infrastructure-as-Code technologies such as Terraform, PowerShell, Azure CLI, Bicep, Python, or Bash.
• Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SD-WAN, SASE, Cisco Meraki, or cloud-managed networking platforms.
• Knowledge of Azure Monitor, Network Watcher, Log Analytics, and Connection Monitor.
• Experience with Azure governance, Entra ID, RBAC, Azure Policy, Key Vault, and identity management controls.
• Experience with Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions for infrastructure automation and change management.
• Background supporting distributed environments, construction sites, field offices, or multi-site enterprise organizations.
• Relevant certifications such as AZ-700, AZ-104, CCNA, Terraform Associate, CWNA, CMNA, or equivalent.