Cloud Network Engineer

Allied Resources Technical Consultants; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Resources Technical Consultants seeks a Cloud Network Engineer to sustain and optimize Azure-based and hybrid network environments across on-premises offices and project sites. You will implement cloud networking solutions, enterprise LAN/WAN connectivity, and SD‑WAN technologies.

The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years in network engineering, strong Azure networking skills, and experience with hybrid cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Networking, or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of network engineering, IT infrastructure, or cloud operations.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure networking, including VNets, subnets, peering, NSGs, VPN Gateway, load balancers, and private endpoints.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, DNS, DHCP, NAT, routing, VPNs, and subnetting.
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments, enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure, SD‑WAN, remote access, and distributed office networks.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise switching and wireless technologies, including VLANs, trunking, PoE, 802.1X, and Wi‑Fi troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with WAN connectivity technologies, including DIA, broadband, MPLS, and managed network services.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) and network automation.
• Strong communication, troubleshooting, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Microsoft Azure networking infrastructure (VNets, subnets, routing, NSGs, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute).
• Support hybrid cloud connectivity (site-to-site VPNs, SD‑WAN, SASE platforms, private connections).
• Configure and troubleshoot LAN/WAN, VLANs, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, and network segmentation.
• Monitor network availability and performance; troubleshoot latency, packet loss, and bandwidth issues.
• Deploy and maintain switches, wireless APs, WAN circuits, and cloud-managed networking platforms (Cisco Meraki or similar).
• Collaborate with IT Security and Infrastructure teams on security standards and remote access configurations.
• Support network projects (cloud migrations, office expansions, hardware refreshes, firmware upgrades).
• Coordinate with providers and contractors to resolve incidents and implement improvements.
• Maintain network documentation, diagrams, runbooks, and procedures; support after-hours maintenance.

Skills

Azure networking

Hybrid connectivity

Enterprise switching

LAN/WAN troubleshooting

Wireless networks

Network troubleshooting

Infrastructure as code (IaC)

PowerShell

Python

Azure DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Networking or related

Tools

Cisco Meraki

SD‑WAN platforms

Azure Monitor

Terraform

Azure CLI

Job description

Client: Leading Engineering, Architecture & Construction Consulting Organization

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT.

Our client is seeking a Cloud Network Engineer to support, maintain, and optimize enterprise network infrastructure across Microsoft Azure, on‑premises offices, project sites, and hybrid cloud environments. This position combines hands‑on network operations, troubleshooting, and infrastructure improvements with the implementation of cloud networking solutions, enterprise LAN/WAN connectivity, wireless networks, and SD‑WAN technologies.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Azure networking, hybrid connectivity, enterprise switching and wireless infrastructure, network troubleshooting, and infrastructure automation. This individual will collaborate with IT Engineers, Architects, Security teams, and external service providers to ensure reliable, secure, and scalable network connectivity across distributed business environments.

Key Highlights:

• Manage and maintain Microsoft Azure networking infrastructure, including VNets, subnets, routing, NSGs, VPN Gateway, Application Gateway, load balancers, Private Link, DNS, and ExpressRoute.
• Support hybrid cloud connectivity, including site-to-site VPNs, SD‑WAN, SASE platforms, and private connections between offices, project sites, data centers, and Azure.
• Configure and troubleshoot enterprise LAN, WAN, wireless networks, VLANs, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, and network segmentation.
• Monitor network availability and performance, troubleshooting latency, packet loss, bandwidth limitations, connectivity failures, and service disruptions.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain network switches, wireless access points, WAN circuits, and cloud‑managed networking platforms, including Cisco Meraki or similar technologies.
• Partner with IT Security and Infrastructure teams to implement approved network security standards, remote access solutions, and secure connectivity configurations.
• Support network infrastructure projects, including cloud migrations, office expansions, hardware refreshes, firmware upgrades, and network optimization initiatives.
• Coordinate with telecommunications providers, ISPs, managed service providers, and contractors to resolve network incidents and implement infrastructure improvements.
• Maintain network documentation, diagrams, technical runbooks, and operational procedures while supporting escalated incidents and scheduled after‑hours maintenance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Networking, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in network engineering, IT infrastructure, or cloud operations.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure networking, including VNets, subnets, peering, NSGs, route tables, VPN Gateway, load balancers, and private endpoints.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, DNS, DHCP, NAT, routing, VPNs, and subnetting.
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments, enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure, SD‑WAN, remote access, and distributed office networks.
• Hands‑on experience with enterprise switching and wireless technologies, including VLANs, trunking, PoE, 802.1X, and Wi‑Fi troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with WAN connectivity technologies, including DIA, broadband, MPLS, and managed network services.
• Experience utilizing network monitoring, diagnostic, and troubleshooting tools to identify and resolve connectivity and performance issues.
• Working knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) and network automation.
• Strong communication, troubleshooting, documentation, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting engineering, architecture, construction, or other distributed, project‑based business environments.
• Experience with Cisco Meraki, SD‑WAN/SASE platforms, wireless network deployments, and enterprise network appliances.
• Familiarity with Azure Monitor, Network Watcher, Log Analytics, Azure Front Door, Application Gateway, and WAF.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, Azure RBAC, Azure Policy, and cloud security governance.
• Experience with PowerShell, Python, Azure CLI, Terraform, Bicep, or other infrastructure automation tools.
• Experience with Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions for automated deployments and infrastructure change management.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft AZ‑700, CCNA, AZ‑104, Terraform Associate, CWNA, or Cisco Meraki CMNA.

EEO Policy:

Allied Resources complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Allied Resources does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law.