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

• We are seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage secure and scalable Azure network architectures.
• The role involves building hybrid connectivity, secure network environments, and high availability solutions.
• 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