Azure Network Engineer

Experis (Austria); Canberra; On-site; AUD 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking an experienced Azure Network Engineer for a 6-month contract to support a large and complex cloud environment in Canberra. You will design, implement and optimise Azure networking solutions, including vNets, ExpressRoute, vWAN, and security controls with NSGs, NVAs and Azure Firewall.

The role requires NV1 security clearance and deep expertise in Azure networking, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Enterprise Azure networking experience in large cloud environments.
• NV1 security clearance is mandatory.
• Experience with Azure monitoring and diagnostics for troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and support Azure networking solutions in complex cloud environments.
• Configure vNets, Route Tables, ExpressRoute and vWAN.
• Assess and optimise cloud security controls using Azure Firewall, NVAs and NSGs.
• Troubleshoot networking and application connectivity issues; monitor using Azure Monitor and Application Insights.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security and application teams to deliver secure cloud solutions.

Skills

Azure networking

NV1 clearance

Azure Monitor

Network security

Education

Azure certifications (AZ-104/AZ-500/AZ-700)

Cisco certifications (CCNA/CCNP/CCIE)

IT/Computer Science degree

Tools

Azure ExpressRoute

vNets & NSGs

Job description

Azure Network Engineer | NV1 Clearance Required | 6 Month Contract

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Azure Network Engineer for an initial 6 month contract supporting a large and complex cloud environment. This opportunity is suited to a networking professional with deep Azure expertise who enjoys solving complex connectivity, security and infrastructure challenges within enterprise-scale environments.

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must hold a current NV1 Security Clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and support Azure networking solutions within complex cloud environments.
• Configure and manage Azure networking services including Virtual Networks (vNets), Route Tables, ExpressRoute and Virtual WAN (vWAN).
• Assess and optimise cloud security controls using Azure Firewall, Network Virtual Appliances (NVAs) and Network Security Groups (NSGs).
• Monitor, troubleshoot and resolve networking and application connectivity issues.
• Utilise Azure Monitor, Application Insights and other native Azure tools to investigate service performance and operational issues.
• Support services including Azure Front Door, Application Gateway, API Management and App Service Environments.
• Reverse engineer existing network solutions and develop clear technical documentation.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security and application teams to deliver secure and scalable cloud solutions.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience as an Azure Network Engineer within enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of Azure networking constructs including:
  • Virtual Networks (vNets)
  • Route Tables
  • ExpressRoute
  • Virtual WAN (vWAN)
• Proven experience comparing and implementing Azure Firewall, Network Virtual Appliances (NVAs) and Network Security Groups (NSGs).
• Strong understanding of networking protocols including:
  • TCP/IP
  • UDP
  • ICMP
  • DNS
  • HTTP/HTTPS
  • TLS
  • BGP
• Experience using Azure Monitor and Application Insights for troubleshooting and operational support.Ability to analyse and document existing network architectures and solutions.
• Current NV1 Security Clearance is mandatory.

Desirable Skills

• Understanding of DevOps practices and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployments within Azure.
• Experience working with YAML, JSON and XML.
• Practical experience writing KQL queries and/or PowerShell scripts to interact with Azure resources, logs and REST APIs.
• Microsoft Azure certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-500 or AZ-700.
• Cisco certifications including CCNA, CCNP or CCIE.
• Fortinet certifications including FCA, FCP or FCX.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline.

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