Description
Contract: 6 months (Likely Extensions)
Rate: Up to £550 per day (Outside IR35)
Location: Remote
We are seeking a Cloud NetOps Engineer to support cloud-first networking with some hybrid/on-prem elements. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in Azure networking, security, and automation, along with strong traditional networking experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and optimise Azure networking (Firewalls, NSGs, Route Tables, ExpressRoute, SD-WAN).
- Secure and optimise north-south and east-west traffic using Azure Firewalls, Palo Alto appliances, and Cisco ASA/Checkpoint firewalls.
- Deploy and manage Application Gateway for web traffic security and load balancing.
- Automate network operations using PowerShell, Python, YAML pipelines, and Bicep for Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
- Implement and maintain Bicep templates for repeatable and scalable cloud deployments.
- Troubleshoot issues using Azure Network Watcher, diagnostics tools, and packet capture.
- Oversee IP Address Management (IPAM) for cloud and hybrid environments.
- Support Cisco layer 2 & 3 switching, routing protocols (BGP/EIGRP/OSPF), and SD-WAN solutions.
- Manage wireless networks, Citrix ADC/Kemp load balancers, and proxy services like Zscaler.
- Collaborate with security teams to align with Zero Trust principles and network segmentation best practices.
Skills & Experience:
- 3-5+ years experience in network engineering with a focus on Azure and hybrid cloud environments.
- Azure networking expertise (VNets, Peering, ExpressRoute, SD-WAN).
- Experience with Palo Alto, Cisco ASA,and Checkpoint firewalls.
- Hands-on automation experience with PowerShell , Az CLI , Bash , YAML pipelines , Terraform ,and Bicep .
- Strong knowledge of Zero Trust architectureand cloud security best practices .
- Firewalls (Azure Native,Palo Alto ,Checkpoint )
- Load Balancers(Azure Native,Citrix ADC,Kemp )
- Application Gateways
- Connectivity solutions(ExpressRoute,VPNs )
- Strong troubleshooting skills in cloud,hybrid,and on-prem networking environments .
- CCNA ,CCNP or Azure Networking certifications are a plus .
- Highly motivated,takes ownership,and delivers excellent customer service .
- Technically curiousandeager to learn new technologies .
- Experience working in a global diverse IT environment .