Senior Cloud Engineer | Azure & Cloud Network Specialist

About

The Senior Cloud Engineer | Azure & Cloud Network Specialist is responsible for the design, implementation, and optimization of Azure cloud environments and cloud network architectures.

Responsibilities

Cloud Engineering / Networking

• Develop, design and implement Azure Cloud Services: Azure Virtual Machines, App Services, AKS, Functions, Storage, Monitor
• Develop, design and implement VNETs, Subnets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, SDWAN and network solutions
• Automation & DevOps – design and implement support for ARM Templates, Terraform, PowerShell, CI/CD pipelines
• Performance & cost optimization – autoscaling, load balancing, reserved instances
• Design for scalability, reliability, availability, and security of systems
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to optimize performance and maintain resilient systems
• Investigate and evaluate market and technology trends
• Foster a collaborative troubleshooting environment

Project Management

• Lead infrastructure projects (e.g., cloud integrations, system deployments, network upgrades)
• Define project scope, timelines, and resource allocation
• Monitor progress and address any issues

Security and Compliance

• Implement, adhere to, and enforce security policies and best practices
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO, NIST)
• Remediate vulnerabilities and provide systems built with security by design
• Implement a Zero Trust Architecture
• Support Identity & Access Management standards, Azure AD, RBAC

Vendor Management

• Evaluate technology vendors and ensure services and service levels are defined and considered
• Maintain vendor relationships and monitor service levels

Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity

• Plan and test disaster recovery procedures
• Minimize downtime during critical incidents
• Azure Site Recovery, Backup, Geo‑redundancy

Essential Functions of the Role

• Indicate any physical requirements needed for the role

Work Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Proven experience in IT infrastructure management
• Strong knowledge of networking, virtualization, cloud technologies, administration, and cybersecurity
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• 8–12 years of overall experience

Key Achievements

• Designed and deployed Azure‑based infrastructure supporting mission‑critical applications for global operations
• Implemented secure cloud networking using VNET peering, ExpressRoute, and VPN gateways for hybrid connectivity
• Led cloud migration projects, reducing on‑prem footprint by 40% and achieving $500K annual cost savings
• Developed Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and ARM templates for consistent, automated deployments
• Configured Azure Monitor and Log Analytics for proactive performance monitoring and alerting
• Collaborated with security teams to enforce Zero Trust principles, RBAC, and encryption standards across environments
• Engineered network architecture for multi‑region Azure deployments ensuring high availability and low latency
• Optimized network security posture through NSGs, Azure Firewall, and DDoS protection
• Integrated ExpressRoute circuits for secure, high‑throughput connectivity between on‑prem and Azure
• Conducted network performance tuning, reducing latency by 25% and improving application response times
• Supported disaster recovery planning and implemented Azure Site Recovery for critical workloads

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred)

Specialized Skills / Technical Knowledge

• Certifications:
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate