Azure NetOps Engineer

Overview

Remote
Hybrid
BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 88+ mo(s)

Skills

Network operations
DNS
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Network security
High availability
Resource management
Border Gateway Protocol
Microsoft Exchange
Software deployment
Emerging technologies
Knowledge sharing
Technical Support
Network design
Optimization
Network engineering
Software design
Network
Security clearance
Data centers
Microsoft
Amazon Web Services
Google Cloud Platform
Google Cloud
DevOps
DSO
Microsoft Azure
Cloud computing
Regulatory Compliance
Leadership
Management
Accountability
Agile
Sprint
Kanban
Organizational skills
Facilitation
Reporting
Cadence
IT service management
ITIL
API
ServiceNow
Event management
SANS
Computer networking
Testing

Job Details

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Azure NetOps Engineer (Network Operations)
Remote Contract
Long-term, multi-year engagement

Description:
  • Experience in designing and implementing secure and scalable Azure network architectures using Azure services, with a particular emphasis on Private DNS, App Gateway, Load Balancers, Network Security Groups (NSGs), and APIM.
  • Configure and manage ExpressRoute connections to ensure high availability (HA) and performance for on-premises and cloud resources.
  • Develop and maintain Hub-Spoke network models to optimize traffic flow and resource management across multiple Azure subscriptions.
  • Implement and manage BGP configurations for dynamic route exchange and redundancy within Azure networking.
  • Create and maintain User-Defined Routes (UDR) to control network traffic and improve security posture.
  • Utilize Bicep to automate the deployment of Azure resources, leveraging Azure Verified Modules (AVM) to ensure best practices and standardization in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) implementations.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot network performance issues, ensuring minimal downtime and quick resolution of incidents.
  • Team player who collaborates with cross-functional teams to support technical solutions and integrate networking solutions with application deployments and cloud services.
  • Stay current with Azure networking best practices and emerging technologies to enhance the overall network infrastructure.
  • Document network configurations, processes, and procedures to support knowledge sharing and compliance efforts.
  • Provide technical support and guidance to team members and stakeholders regarding Azure networking solutions and/or troubleshooting issues.

Required Skills:
  • Candidates must possess at least Seven (7) years professional experience or more.
  • BS degree, or higher
  • Experience providing Azure network design, implementation, optimization, and troubleshooting.
  • On-premise network engineering abilities
  • Hybrid Cloud network solution design
  • Candidates MUST hold an active Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate (or higher)
    • NOTE: Candidates that DO NOT possess the above listed certification may provide:
      • Written commitment to earn the above listed certification within 3 months (90 days) of joining this program.
        • Failure to meet the above listed requirement within the requested timeframe may result in release and/or replacement.
  • Candidates MUST be able to attain, or already possess, an active Federal Public Trust security clearance certification.





Preferred Skills:
  • Other networking experience in data centers and the cloud, related certifications, and skills
  • Other Azure certifications of interest not limited to:
    • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Expert
    • Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate.
    • Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate.
  • Other cloud certifications (e.g., AWS and Google Cloud Platform) may be of interest but are NOT required.
  • Azure DevOps (AzDO) skills and experience.
  • DSO knowledge and experience.
  • Experience utilizing Azure Verified Modules AVM).
  • Experience setting, managing, and meeting expectations as a Leader accountable for themselves plus their team/s performance.
  • Experience communicating with and reporting to Client Directors, Vice Presidents, and C-level executives in the customer organization.
  • Experience guiding and facilitating a combination of both business and engineering stakeholders through a technical decision.
  • Experienced designing, developing, and/or implementing multi-hybrid cloud solutions using automation tools and technologies is of interest.
  • Experience with cloud native security tools and security compliance
  • Experience leading technical teams of five or more individuals.
  • Experience being the technical/engineering lead while also managing and holding other technical/engineering members of the team accountable.
  • Experience with ServiceNow.
  • Experience with Agile Sprints and/or Kanban techniques for organizing and facilitating work, and reporting progress on cadence.
  • Experience with IT service management ( ITSM) best practices (e.g., ITILv3, or newer).
  • Experience with API integration with ServiceNow Event Management.
  • Networking experience designing, implementing, testing, and troubleshooting is also of interest.
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