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Assistianindia

Azure Networking Architect

Assistianindia, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306


Required Skills & Qualifications:

Experience: 7+ years in network engineering, with at least 2 years of hands-on experience with Azure networking services.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Certifications: Azure certifications (such as Azure Network Engineer Associate) and relevant Palo certifications (e.g., PCNSE) are highly desirable.

Cloud Networking: Strong understanding of Azure networking components (VNet, NSG, Azure Load Balancer, Azure Traffic Manager, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway).

Traditional Networking: Expertise in configuring and managing enterprise-grade network equipment (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, etc.), including firewalls, routers, switches, and VPNs.

Security: Solid understanding of network security principles and experience with Layer 7 firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPN technologies in both cloud and traditional networks.

Automation: Proficiency in network automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python, or similar), ARM templates, Terraform, or other scripting tools is a plus

Monitoring Tools: Familiarity with monitoring and diagnostic tools such as Azure Network Watcher, SolarWinds, Wireshark, or equivalent.

Soft Skills: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, excellent communication, and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment. Preferred Skills:

Experience with hybrid cloud environments and integrating Azure with other cloud providers (AWS, GCP).

Familiarity with Kubernetes networking and containerized environments.

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