Azure Cloud Network Specialist

Role: Cloud Network Specialist

 Onsite from Libertyville, IL (onsite role)

 Summary:

The Senior Cloud Engineer | Azure & Cloud Network Specialist is responsible for the design, implementation, and optimizing Azure cloud environments and cloud network architectures.

Responsibilities:

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Cloud Engineering / Networking:

• Develop, Design and implement- Azure Cloud Services: Azure Virtual Machines, App Services, AKS, Functions, Storage, Monitor
• Develop, Design and implement VNETs, Subnets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, SDWAN and network solutions
• Automation & DevOps -Design and implement support for ARM Templates, Terraform, PowerShell, CI/CD Pipelines
• Performance & Cost Optimization – Autoscaling, Load Balancing, Reserved Instances
• Design for scalability, reliability, availability, and security of systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and maintain resilient systems.
• Investigate and evaluate market and technology trends
• Foster a collaborative troubleshooting environment.

Project Management:

• Lead infrastructure projects (e.g., Cloud integrations, system deployments, network upgrades).
• Define project scope, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Monitor progress and address any issues.

Security and Compliance:

• Implement and adhere to and enforce security policies and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO, NIST).
• Remediate vulnerabilities and provide systems built with security by design.
• Implementing a Zero Trust Architecture
• Support Identity & Access Management Standards, Azure AD, RBAC

Vendor Management:

• Evaluate technology vendors and ensure services and service levels are defined and considered.
• Maintain vendor relationships and monitor service levels.
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity:
• Plan and test disaster recovery procedures.
• Minimize downtime during critical incidents.
• Azure Site Recovery, Backup, Geo Redundancy

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Work Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Proven experience in IT infrastructure management.
• Strong knowledge of networking, virtualization, cloud technologies, administration and cybersecurity.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Number of Overall Years Necessary: 8-12
• Designed and deployed Azure-based infrastructure supporting mission-critical applications for global operations.
• Implemented secure cloud networking using VNET peering, ExpressRoute, and VPN gateways for hybrid connectivity.
• Led cloud migration projects, reducing on-prem footprint by 40% and achieving $500K annual cost savings.
• Developed Infrastructure as Code (IAC) using Terraform and ARM templates for consistent, automated deployments.
• Configured Azure Monitor and Log Analytics for proactive performance monitoring and alerting.
• Collaborated with security teams to enforce Zero Trust principles, RBAC, and encryption standards across environments.
• Engineered network architecture for multi-region Azure deployments ensuring high availability and low latency.
• Optimized network security posture through NSGs, Azure Firewall, and DDoS protection.
• Integrated ExpressRoute circuits for secure, high-throughput connectivity between on-prem and Azure.
• Conducted network performance tuning, reducing latency by 25% and improving application response times.
• Supported disaster recovery planning and implemented Azure Site Recovery for critical workloads.
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Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred).
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Specialized Skills/Technical Knowledge:

Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate