Cloud Network Operations Engineer - Wright Technical Services

Title: Network – Cloud Operations Engineer
Job Type: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire
Location: On-Site in Daytona Beach, FL
Compensation: $60 – 70 per hour W2

Job Summary
Wright Technical Services is proud to represent a highly respected Industry Leader for this position.
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Cloud (Network) Operations Engineer with specialized expertise in Azure cloud network components. In this role, you will be responsible for the management, monitoring, and maintenance of our Azure cloud infrastructure, with a focus on networking. You will ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of our cloud-based systems while working closely with development, security, and operations teams to optimize and automate cloud operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in network engineering, architecture and operations.
  • Routing and switching including design and execution of Cisco, Palo Alto, and similar security solutions
• 3+ years of experience with Azure networking services:
  • Azure Firewall, VNets, NSGs, VPN gateways, and Azure Load Balancers
  • Monitoring and logging tools such as Azure Monitor, Network Watcher, and Log Analytics
  • Azure networking, security, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) principles
  • Advanced Azure networking features, i.e. ExpressRoute, VNet Peering, Virtual WAN, Azure DNS - preferred
  • Azure Certifications highly preferred
• Proficiency in scripting languages including PowerShell, Python, Biceps, Azure CLI
• Experience with automation tools including Terraform, Ansible, and/ or Azure DevOps

Description

Azure Cloud Infrastructure Management:

• Design, deploy, and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure, focusing [to start with] on network components such as Azure Virtual Networks (VNets), Network Security Groups (NSGs), Azure Firewall, and Azure ExpressRoute. Once established in the Azure network 1/ share network domain knowledge with other Cloud engineers 2/ learn and support other cloud infrastructure components.
• Monitor and manage Azure cloud resources to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
• Privatization of Azure resources through vNet integration and Private Endpoints

  Network Architecture and Security:

• Implement and manage Azure network solutions including Azure Virtual WAN, VPN gateways, Azure Load Balancers, Application Gateways, and Traffic Manager.
• Ensure the security and compliance of Azure network components by configuring and managing Azure Security Center, Azure Policy, and Azure Monitor.

  Automation and Optimization:

• Develop and maintain scripts and tools for automating the deployment and management of Azure network components using Azure CLI, PowerShell, and ARM templates.
• Optimize network performance through the implementation of advanced networking features like VNet peering, Azure DNS, and Application Security Groups.

  Monitoring and Incident Management:

• Monitor Azure network environments for security breaches, performance issues, and system outages using tools such as Azure Monitor, Network Watcher, and Traffic Analytics.
• Respond to and troubleshoot network incidents in a timely manner, ensuring minimal downtime and impact on operations.

  Collaboration and Support:

• Work closely with the Network, Security, Development, and DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines, particularly in networking aspects, enabling automation and continuous delivery of software updates.
• Provide technical support and guidance to internal teams on Azure network-related issues and best practices.

  Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain up-to-date documentation of Azure network architecture, procedures, and configurations.
• Generate regular reports on network performance, cost management, and security metrics.

Physical Requirements Necessary on a Regular Basis

• Speech and hearing sufficient for in-person and telephone communication 7-8 hours per day.
• Vision sufficient for use of a computer monitor
• Ability to sit at a desk 7-8 hours per day.
• Participate in Cloud Operations on-call rotation.
• Occasional travel
  

Eligibility: All applications current authorized to live and work in the United States on a Permanent basis are welcome to apply. Must be currently residing in the US. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Wright Technical Services and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.