Senior Cloud Network Engineer

Azure networking, Cisco, VPN, DNS, Terraform

We’re looking for a Senior Cloud Network Engineer with a strong background in traditional enterprise networking and deep expertise in Azure cloud networking. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing team and play a key role in designing and delivering secure, scalable, and robust cloud network solutions.

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who has evolved from a traditional network engineering background, possibly CCIE certified or equivalent, and has since transitioned into the world of cloud networking. You’ll bring a mature and methodical approach to designing and implementing complex cloud network architectures, primarily within Microsoft Azure.

Core Responsibilities

Design and implement Azure networking solutions, including:

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ExpressRoute and Site-to-Site VPNs

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Virtual WAN and Hub-Spoke architectures

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Network security using Azure Firewalls and third-party firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto)

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Virtual Network peering, custom routing, and segmentation

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IP address planning and design

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Azure Landing Zone design aligned with the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)

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Champion best practices in:

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DNS management and global traffic control

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Multi-layered cloud network security

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Infrastructure-as-Code and automation using Terraform and APIs

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CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps or similar) for infrastructure deployment

Ideal Candidate Profile

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8+ years of professional experience in network engineering

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At least 3-4 years of recent experience in cloud networking, with a focus on Microsoft Azure

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Background in enterprise networking (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto), ideally with certifications like CCIE

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Comfortable presenting network designs to senior technical and business stakeholders

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Strong problem-solving ability and a passion for clean, secure, and efficient network design

Our client is a Managed Service Provider and Software Consultancy based in Kent but they do also have an office in London. This is a mainly remote position but will require at least once a month in the office so must be within a commutable distance.

Must be eligible to work in the UK and no sponsorship on offer.

Apply in the first instance to Karen at Jump IT