Azure Cloud Networking Architect – Zero‑Trust & Automation

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Health and Wellbeing support

Employee resource groups for inclusivity

Development and training opportunities

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Network Architect to support its internal teams. This role focuses on designing and implementing scalable cloud networking solutions, primarily using Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in network architecture, especially in Azure, and will provide guidance on cloud engineering practices. The position supports a hybrid working model, allowing for both remote and office work, promoting a balance between personal and professional life.

Qualifications

• Significant practical, hands-on network engineering and architecture experience.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure networking.
• Strong understanding of hybrid connectivity patterns and data center interconnect architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end Azure networking architectures, including segmentation, routing, and network security.
• Architect and maintain global cloud connectivity patterns.
• Champion reusable modules, automation patterns, and engineering best practices.

Skills

Microsoft Azure networking

Network engineering

Terraform

Ansible

Scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience

Tools

GitHub

CI/CD workflows

Job description

A global engineering firm is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Network Architect to support its internal teams. This role focuses on designing and implementing scalable cloud networking solutions, primarily using Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in network architecture, especially in Azure, and will provide guidance on cloud engineering practices. The position supports a hybrid working model, allowing for both remote and office work, promoting a balance between personal and professional life.