Azure Network Engineer

Valiant Technologies LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Technologies LLC is seeking an Azure Network Engineer for a 10-month engagement in Houston, TX. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and supporting Azure networking, including VNets, NSGs, and hybrid connectivity with ExpressRoute and VPN gateways.

The engineer will manage Azure Firewall, Private Endpoints, and related services while ensuring security and performance across applications. The candidate should have strong knowledge of DNS/DHCP, routing, and network security, plus

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure networking.
• Azure VNets, subnets, peering, NSGs, UDRs, and route tables.
• Azure Private Link, Private Endpoints, and service endpoints.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and support Azure networking solutions including VNets, subnets, NSGs, UDRs, Azure Firewall, and Private Endpoints.
• Manage hybrid connectivity using ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, and site-to-site/point-to-site VPNs.
• Configure and support Azure Load Balancer, Application Gateway, Traffic Manager, and related connectivity services.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity, routing, DNS, latency, firewall, and application access issues.
• Maintain network documentation, configurations, diagrams, operational procedures, and knowledge articles.
• Collaborate with Cloud, Security, Infrastructure, Application, and Service Management teams.

Skills

Azure networking

Azure VNets

NSGs & UDRs

Azure Firewall

Private Endpoints

ExpressRoute

Load Balancer

Application Gateway

DNS/DHCP concepts

Network security

Troubleshooting

Azure Monitor

Network Watcher

Log Analytics

Incident management

Documentation

Cross-team collaboration

Tools

Azure Monitor

Network Watcher

Log Analytics

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Job Title:Azure Network Engineer
Location: Houston,TX
Duration: 10 Months
Bill Rate: $78/hour (C2C)
Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C
Client: To Be Discussed Later
Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other
Job Description :

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure networking.
• Azure VNets, subnets, peering, NSGs, UDRs, and route tables.
• Azure Firewall and firewall policy management.
• Azure Private Link, Private Endpoints, and service endpoints.
• ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, and hybrid cloud connectivity.
• Azure Load Balancer and Application Gateway.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, NAT, HTTP/HTTPS, and network security concepts.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of Azure and hybrid network connectivity issues.
• Experience with Azure Monitor, Network Watcher, Log Analytics, and network diagnostic tools.
• Experience supporting production incidents, changes, and problem management.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work from the Chicago K&E office at least two days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, and support Azure networking solutions including VNets, subnets, NSGs, UDRs, Azure Firewall, and Private Endpoints.
• Manage hybrid connectivity using ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, and site-to-site/point-to-site VPNs.
• Configure and support Azure Load Balancer, Application Gateway, Traffic Manager, and related connectivity services.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity, routing, DNS, latency, firewall, and application access issues.
• Manage Azure DNS, Private DNS Zones, and DNS integration with on-premises environments.
• Implement and maintain network security controls in accordance with enterprise security standards.
• Monitor Azure network performance and availability using Azure Monitor, Network Watcher, Log Analytics, and related tools.
• Support incidents, service requests, problems, and changes in an ITIL-based production environment.
• Perform root cause analysis for recurring network and connectivity issues and drive remediation.
• Maintain network documentation, configurations, diagrams, operational procedures, and knowledge articles.
• Collaborate with Cloud, Security, Infrastructure, Application, and Service Management teams.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.