Senior Azure Network Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Netherlands.

📋 Description

• Create highly available networking solutions within Azure, GCP, and on-premises environments.

• Define the hybrid cloud network and networking strategy for the enterprise.

• Develop monitoring solutions utilizing KQL, Azure Workbooks, alerts, and Azure Connection Monitor.

• Actively identify anomalies, oversee ExpressRoute connectivity, and pinpoint business-critical challenges.

• Enhance network security architecture through Azure Firewall Premium, Network Security Groups, and micro-segmentation.

• Implement Infrastructure as Prompt as a key infrastructure automation capability.

• Establish governance guardrails for the Azure networking platform and create Azure Policies, Blueprints, and enterprise governance standards.

• Formulate decentralized network management concepts while maintaining security integrity.

• Devise disaster recovery strategies, automated failover testing, and recovery simulations.

• Integrate Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, and network telemetry to identify, investigate, and respond to cyber threats.

• Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and security teams for troubleshooting, connectivity, and routing issues.

• Assist teams managing Sophos-based network infrastructure.

• Generate architectural recommendations and decision documentation.

• Investigate Zero Trust Network Access technologies, including Microsoft Entra Private Access and Global Secure Access.

⛳️ Requirements

• Profound knowledge in Azure networking, including Azure Firewall, ExpressRoute, Virtual WAN, BGP, Private Link, and enterprise Hub & Spoke architectures.

• Proficient in Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, KQL, Azure Monitor, and cloud observability.

• Experience with Infrastructure as Prompt, AI-driven infrastructure management, and intelligent network automation.

• Familiarity with Google Cloud networking, Sophos Firewall, or enterprise on-premises networking is preferred.

• Understanding of Azure Firewall Premium, Network Security Groups, micro-segmentation, Azure Policies, Blueprints, and enterprise governance standards.

• Knowledge of disaster recovery strategies, backup methodologies, automated failover testing, and recovery simulations.

• Awareness of Microsoft Entra Private Access, Global Secure Access, and Zero Trust Network Access principles.

• Capability to learn new technologies, disseminate knowledge, clarify complex networking subjects, and support engineering teams.

• Experience with Azure, GCP, and on-premises networking environments.

• Familiarity with PowerShell, Bash, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code practices.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive onboarding program and welcome days.

• Remote work flexibility.

• €500.00 allowance for home office setup.

• Reimbursement for travel costs and hotel expenses for anchor days.

• A variety of internal and external training opportunities available.

• Employee referral program with bonus incentives.