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.