About the Role
<p>Network Engineer (Azure Networking)</p>
<p><strong>Location:</strong> UK (Hybrid)</p>
<p><strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent</p>
<p><strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive</p>
<p><strong>On‑call:</strong> Required</p>
<p>We’re looking for a <strong>Senior Infrastructure Engineer</strong> with strong <strong>Azure networking</strong> expertise to design, deliver, and support enterprise‑scale hybrid network environments.</p>
<p>Key Responsibilities</p>
<ul>
<li>Design and implement Azure network architectures (Hub & Spoke, VNets, NSGs, UDRs).</li>
<li>Deliver hybrid connectivity using ExpressRoute, Site‑to‑Site and Remote VPN, SD‑WAN.</li>
<li>Deploy networking via <strong>Infrastructure as Code</strong> (ARM/Bicep).</li>
<li>Manage and secure networks using Azure Firewall, DDoS Protection, and monitoring tools.</li>
<li>Support office and campus networking (LAN, Wi‑Fi, firewalls).</li>
<li>Troubleshoot complex network issues and produce clear technical documentation.</li>
<li>Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams.</li>
<li>Participate in an on‑call rota.</li>
</ul>
<p>Essential Skills</p>
<ul>
<li>Hands‑on Azure networking experience (VNets, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, Firewall).</li>
<li>Strong hybrid networking knowledge (VPN, LAN, Wi‑Fi, Cisco or equivalent).</li>
<li>Solid understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, DNS, DHCP.</li>
<li>Experience integrating on‑prem environments with Azure.</li>
<li>Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.</li>
</ul>
<p>Desirable</p>
<ul>
<li>Microsoft or Cisco certifications</li>
<li>AWS exposure</li>
<li>Network security and monitoring experience</li>
</ul>
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