Remote Azure Cloud Network Engineer

job summary: Remote Azure Cloud Network Engineer Contract to hire The Cloud Network Engineer joins a team responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting Azure networking solutions that enable secure, scalable, and highly available cloud environments. In this role, you'll help ensure reliable connectivity, strong network security, and optimal performance for cloud and hybrid workloads while supporting critical enterprise applications. location: Telecommute job type: Contract to Perm salary: $70 - 85 per hour work hours: 9am to 5pm education: No Degree Required responsibilities: What you'll do: - Design and implement Azure core networking infrastructure, including virtual networks, subnets, and network security groups - Manage hybrid connectivity solutions such as VPN and ExpressRoute to ensure secure and reliable connections between on premises and Azure environments - Configure and support application delivery services, including Azure Load Balancer, Application Gateway, and Traffic Manager - Implement private access to Azure services using private endpoints and service endpoints - Develop and maintain infrastructure as code solutions using Terraform to automate and standardize Azure network deployments - Secure cloud network environments by deploying firewalls, network security groups, and other network security controls - Proactively monitor Azure network environments to identify issues, minimize risk, and maintain performance and availability - Troubleshoot and resolve network and connectivity issues across Azure and hybrid environments Experience you'll need to have: qualifications: Experience you'll need to have: - 6+ years of experience in a network engineering role at an enterprise level - 3+ years of hands on experience with Azure virtual networks, subnets, and network security groups - 3+ years of experience developing and managing infrastructure using Terraform - 2+ years of experience supporting hybrid connectivity solutions such as VPN and ExpressRoute - 2+ years of experience configuring load balancers, application gateways, or traffic management solutions in the cloud o Candidate must be a US Citizen or already have a Green Card o Candidate must pass a mandatory US Government background check prior to starting Experience that would be great to have: - Prior experience implementing network security controls, including firewalls and network segmentation - Experience monitoring and troubleshooting complex networking issues in cloud or hybrid environments - Industry certifications such as Azure Network Engineer Associate or Terraform Associate - Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization and clients Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected]. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job