Senior Azure Networking Engineer - Hybrid Life Sciences

Slipstream IT, LLC; Hampton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Slipstream IT, LLC in Hampton, NJ seeks a Senior Network Engineer to design, build, and optimize secure Azure cloud networks for life sciences clients. This is a six-month, full-time hybrid engagement with on-site four days per week and remote Fridays.

You will lead hands-on delivery of hybrid and cloud networking—landing zones, ExpressRoute, firewall, and automation—working with client IT teams in regulated environments where documentation and audit readiness matter.

Qualifications

• 8+ years enterprise network engineering experience.
• 4+ years designing Azure networking in production.
• Experience with ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, VNet peering, UDRs, and BGP routing.
• Experience with Azure Firewall or enterprise firewall platforms.
• Terraform and/or Bicep proficiency; scripting in PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Python.
• Strong TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, load balancing, and zero-trust knowledge.
• Ability to work independently as a contractor and manage own time.
• On-site in Hampton, NJ four days per week (Mon-Thu) for the full engagement.

Responsibilities

• Architecture & Design: create Azure network topologies (hub-and-spoke, Virtual WAN) and IP management.
• Hybrid Connectivity: configure ExpressRoute and VPN connectivity with on-prem and Azure sites.
• Network Security: manage Azure Firewall and NVAs, NSGs/ASGs, WAF, Private Endpoints.
• DNS & Traffic: implement Hybrid DNS and load balancing for critical apps.
• IaC: develop network deployments using Terraform or Bicep; integrate with CI/CD.
• Monitoring & Operations: use Network Watcher, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics for diagnostics.
• Migration Support: plan network readiness for Azure migrations.
• Governance & Compliance: apply Azure Policy and security baselines in GxP environments.
• Documentation: produce runbooks and as-built diagrams; transition ownership to client teams.

Skills

Azure networking

Hybrid cloud design

Network security

Terraform/Bicep

Scripting (PowerShell/Python)

BGP routing

Independent contractor

Education

Cisco CCNP/CCIE

GxP/regulatory familiarity

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Azure CLI

PowerShell

Job description

Slipstream IT, LLC in Hampton, NJ seeks a Senior Network Engineer to design, build, and optimize secure Azure cloud networks for life sciences clients. This is a six-month, full-time hybrid engagement with on-site four days per week and remote Fridays.

You will lead hands-on delivery of hybrid and cloud networking—landing zones, ExpressRoute, firewall, and automation—working with client IT teams in regulated environments where documentation and audit readiness matter.