Senior Azure Cloud Network Engineer

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