Senior Cloud Network Engineer – Azure

HRUCKUS; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

HRUCKUS seeks a Senior Cloud Network Engineer – Azure for a hybrid assignment based in New York, NY or Pittsburgh, PA. The candidate will configure and troubleshoot routing/switching for hybrid cloud connectivity, maintain Azure networking services, and support modernization efforts across on‑premises and cloud environments.

The role requires hands-on Azure networking experience (VNets, NSGs, VPN Gateway/ExpressRoute) and strong TCP/IP knowledge, with a focus on secure, reliable connectivity and

Qualifications

• Strong enterprise routing and switching experience
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise network environments
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure networking (VNets, NSGs, VPN Gateway/ExpressRoute)
• Experience with hybrid on-premises to Azure connectivity
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols, and network troubleshooting

Responsibilities

• Support enterprise network infrastructure across on‑premises and Azure environments
• Configure and troubleshoot routing and switching for hybrid cloud connectivity
• Implement and maintain Microsoft Azure networking services
• Support network migration and infrastructure modernization initiatives
• Collaborate with cloud, infrastructure, and security teams to ensure reliable connectivity
• Troubleshoot network performance, routing, and connectivity issues
• Document network configurations, topology changes, and implementation activities
• Participate in change management and production deployment activities

Job description

Veteran Firm Seeking a Senior Cloud Network Engineer – Azure for a Hybrid Assignment in New York, NY or Pittsburgh, PA

My name is Stephen Hrutka. I lead a Veteran-Owned management consulting firm in Washington, DC. We specialize in Technical and Cleared Recruiting for the Department of Defense (DoD), the Intelligence Community (IC), and other advanced defense agencies.

At HRUCKUS, we support fellow Veteran-Owned businesses by helping them recruit for positions across organizations such as the VA, SBA, HHS, DARPA, and other leading-edge R&D-focused defense agencies.

We seek to fill a Senior Cloud Network Engineer – Azure role in New York, NY or Pittsburgh, PA

The ideal candidate is a New York, NY or Pittsburgh, PA resident with strong enterprise routing and switching experience, hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure networking (VNets, NSGs, VPN Gateway), and hybrid on-premises connectivity, ideally with Cisco Nexus or ACI experience.

Thanks,

Stephen M Hrutka

Principal Consultant

www.hruckus.com

Executive Summary:

HRUCKUS is looking for an experienced Senior Cloud Network Engineer – Azure to support enterprise network initiatives across both on-premises infrastructure and Microsoft Azure environments, focusing on secure hybrid connectivity, network modernization, and cloud migration projects for a premier global technology integrator.

Position Description:

Configuring and troubleshooting routing and switching for hybrid cloud connectivity, maintaining Azure networking services, supporting infrastructure modernization, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, secure connectivity.

Position Responsibilities

• Support enterprise network infrastructure across on-premises and Azure environments
• Configure and troubleshoot routing and switching for hybrid cloud connectivity
• Implement and maintain Microsoft Azure networking services
• Support network migration and infrastructure modernization initiatives
• Collaborate with cloud, infrastructure, and security teams to ensure reliable connectivity
• Troubleshoot network performance, routing, and connectivity issues
• Document network configurations, topology changes, and implementation activities
• Participate in change management and production deployment activities

Required Qualifications

• Strong enterprise routing and switching experience
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise network environments
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure networking, including Azure Virtual Networks (VNets), Virtual Network Peering, Network Security Groups (NSGs), User-Defined Routes (UDRs), Azure Load Balancers, and VPN Gateway and/or ExpressRoute
• Experience supporting hybrid on-premises to Azure connectivity
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols, and network troubleshooting

Desired Qualifications

• Cisco Nexus and/or Cisco Catalyst experience
• Cisco ACI experience
• Enterprise DNS and load balancing experience
• Experience supporting data center migrations or infrastructure modernization projects
• Experience working in change-controlled production environments
• CCNP Enterprise Certification
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700)
• CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Certification

Details

Job Title: Senior Cloud Network Engineer – Azure

Location: New York, NY or Pittsburgh, PA

Salary Range: $60.00 - $75.00/Hour (W-2)