Azure Network Engineer

Cloudiq Solutions; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloudiq Solutions is seeking a Network Security Engineer with 3+ years of hands-on experience in Palo Alto firewall technologies and cloud networking. The role focuses on managing cloud-based firewall solutions in Azure and multi-cloud environments, ensuring security and optimal performance across platforms.

The ideal candidate will deploy and troubleshoot Palo Alto VM Series, Cloud NGFW, PAN-OS, Panorama, and Strata Cloud Manager, while configuring S2S VPNs, ExpressRoute, and SD-WAN in

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto VM Series, Cloud NGFW, PAN-OS, Panorama and Strata Cloud Manager.
• Experience configuring Site-to-Site VPNs, ExpressRoute, and SD-WAN.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with multi-cloud networking in Azure, AWS, and Oracle Cloud.
• Experience using Azure Portal, PowerShell, and Azure CLI for management.
• Experience in network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for diagnosing network connectivity and performance issues in multi‑cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto VM Series, Cloud NGFW, PAN-OS, Panorama and Strata Cloud Manager.
• Configure and manage S2S VPNs, ExpressRoute, SD-WAN.
• Apply network security best practices.
• Design Hub-and-Spoke network topologies.
• Troubleshoot connectivity and performance in multi-cloud environments.
• Monitor networks and use troubleshooting tools.
• Utilize Azure Portal, PowerShell, and Azure CLI for networking tasks.

Skills

Palo Alto firewall

Cloud networking

Network security principles

Troubleshooting

Independent and team work

Tools

Azure Portal

PowerShell

Azure CLI

PAN-OS

Strata Cloud Manager

Job description

Job Title: Network Security Engineer (Palo Alto Azure Environment)

Experience: 3+ Years

Job Description:

We are looking for a skilled Network Security Engineer with strong expertise in Palo Alto firewall technologies and solid networking fundamentals. The ideal candidate should have hands‑on experience in managing cloud‑based firewall solutions and Azure networking environments.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Hands‑on experience with Palo Alto VM Series, Cloud NGFW, PAN-OS, Panorama and Strata Cloud Manager.
2. Experience in configuring and managing Site‑to‑Site (S2S) VPNs, Expressroute, SD‑WAN.
3. Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices.
4. Good knowledge of Hub and Spoke network topology.
5. Strong understanding of networking concepts such as TCP/IP, routing, NAT, VPNs, and gateway configurations.
6. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Azure, AWS, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure networking services (expertise is not mandatory, but familiarity is required).
7. Experience using Azure Portal, PowerShell, and Azure CLI for basic network management.
8. Experience in network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
9. Strong troubleshooting skills for diagnosing network connectivity and performance issues in multi‑cloud environments.

Required Skills:

• Strong Network & Security expertise
• Hands‑on experience with Palo Alto firewall technologies
• Experience in cloud‑based networking environments
• Good problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment