Principal Azure Network Engineer (Azure Core Networking & Firewall)

UST; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

UST in Hyderabad, India seeks a Principal Azure Network Engineer to architect, implement, and operationalize a secure, scalable Azure networking foundation. The role will design enterprise-grade network architectures, drive network security through firewall technologies, and establish connectivity patterns that support cloud-native platforms, data workloads, and future growth.

Collaborate with Engineering, Cybersecurity, Platform Engineering, and Architecture teams to ensure a secure and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of enterprise networking experience.
• 4+ years designing and supporting Azure cloud networking solutions.
• Proficient in Azure Core Networking and firewall technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Azure Landing Zone network architecture, including hub-spoke or Virtual WAN topologies.
• Define network segmentation strategies, subnet structures, IP addressing schemes, routing models, and connectivity standards.
• Establish Azure networking patterns aligned with Management Groups, Subscriptions, and Virtual Networks.
• Implement, configure, and manage Azure Firewall and related network security controls.
• Develop secure connectivity standards for internal applications and external services.
• Design and support hybrid network connectivity solutions and ensure highly available network architectures.
• Architect secure networking solutions for Azure platform services and enterprise applications.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Platform Engineering teams to design, build, and operate enterprise Azure platforms.
• Support network integration requirements with cloud and vendor-hosted platforms used for data and AI workloads.
• Provide network design reviews and guidance as part of architecture governance processes.
• Define and enforce networking standards, policies, naming conventions, tagging standards, and operational procedures.
• Monitor network health, connectivity, performance, and security posture across Azure environments.
• Create operational runbooks and SOPs, and enable L1/L2 support teams with troubleshooting guidance.
• Drive network automation and IaC deployments.
• Deliver assigned sprint objectives with high quality and within agreed timelines.

Skills

Azure Core Networking

Firewall

Job description

Role Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Principal Azure Network Engineer to architect, implement, and operationalize a secure, scalable, and highly available Azure cloud networking foundation. The role will be responsible for designing enterprise-grade Azure network architectures, driving network security through firewall technologies, and establishing connectivity patterns that support cloud-native platforms, data workloads, and future growth. This position works closely with Engineering, Cybersecurity, Platform Engineering, and Architecture teams to ensure a secure and resilient Azure environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement Azure Landing Zone network architecture, including hub-spoke or Virtual WAN topologies.
• Define network segmentation strategies, subnet structures, IP addressing schemes, routing models, and connectivity standards.
• Establish Azure networking patterns aligned with Management Groups, Subscriptions, and Virtual Networks.
• Implement, configure, and manage Azure Firewall and related network security controls.
• Develop secure connectivity standards for internal applications and external services.
• Design and support hybrid network connectivity solutions and ensure highly available network architectures.
• Architect secure networking solutions for Azure platform services and enterprise applications.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Platform Engineering teams to design, build, and operate enterprise Azure platforms.
• Support network integration requirements with cloud and vendor-hosted platforms used for data and AI workloads.
• Provide network design reviews and guidance as part of architecture governance processes.
• Define and enforce networking standards, policies, naming conventions, tagging standards, and operational procedures.
• Monitor network health, connectivity, performance, and security posture across Azure environments.
• Create operational runbooks and standard operating procedures (SOPs), and enable L1/L2 support teams with troubleshooting guidance.
• Drive network automation and infrastructure deployment through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.
• Deliver assigned sprint objectives with high quality and within agreed timelines.

Required Skills

Proficient

• Azure Core Networking
• Firewall

Experience

• 10+ years of enterprise networking experience.
• 4+ years of experience designing and supporting Azure cloud networking solutions.

Why Join UST

UST is a global technology company focused on digital transformation, innovation, and delivering technology-led business solutions. You will have the opportunity to work on large-scale cloud initiatives, collaborate with experienced technology professionals, contribute to modern platform architectures, and grow your expertise through continuous learning and career development opportunities.

Skills

Azure Application Security Groups, Azure DNS, Azure ExpressRoute, Azure Firewall, Azure Private Link, Azure Traffic Manager, Azure VPN Gateway