Azure Cloud Platform Network Lead Engineer

Abacus Professional Recruitment Ltd; Belfast; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Cloud Platform Network Lead Engineer in Belfast. In this role, you will manage a technical team, oversee the deployment of scalable cloud solutions using Azure, and ensure the security and effectiveness of the firm's network infrastructure. Ideal candidates possess extensive experience with Azure and cybersecurity best practices, and you will have the opportunity to develop and lead cloud architecture initiatives. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Healthcare (private medical, dental insurance)

Pension

Life assurance

Income protection

Annual holidays and bank holidays

Cycle to work

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Azure and security best practices.
• Proven background in Infrastructure/Network Administration.
• Experience with vulnerability management solutions.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for dynamic routing protocols.
• Extensive cloud networking configuration experience.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Networking Principles.
• Experience with SD-WAN technologies.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure and AWS.
• Ability to work under pressure as well as in a team.
• Strong knowledge of managing cybersecurity products.
• Familiarity with security standards like CIS and ISO27001.
• ITIL foundation certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage firm's network infrastructure on-premises and cloud.
• Deploy scalable cloud solutions using Azure services.
• Design and develop cloud architecture for organization.
• Create documentation for cloud network security.
• Lead team of technical engineers.
• Maintain vulnerability management solutions.
• Ensure infrastructure is patched appropriately.
• Troubleshoot server-related issues.
• Provide advanced technical support to department teams.
• Monitor systems and services proactively.
• Liaise with vendors and external partners.
• Ensure adequate BCDR protection.
• Backup configurations in accordance with policy.

Skills

Azure security best practices

Infrastructure/Network Administration

Vulnerability management solutions

Dynamic routing protocols (BGP, OSPF)

Cloud networking (VNET, NSG, VPN Gateway)

Zero Trust Networking Principles

SD-WAN technologies

Microsoft Azure, AWS

Communication skills

Cybersecurity products management

Security best practices (CIS, ISO27001)

ITIL foundation knowledge

Attention to detail

Tools

Terraform

F5 load balancing

Microsoft Dynamics AX

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Cloud Platform Network Lead Engineer in Belfast. In this role, you will manage a technical team, oversee the deployment of scalable cloud solutions using Azure, and ensure the security and effectiveness of the firm's network infrastructure. Ideal candidates possess extensive experience with Azure and cybersecurity best practices, and you will have the opportunity to develop and lead cloud architecture initiatives. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.