Cloud Network Consultant

My Customer is looking for an experienced Cloud Network Consultant to support a large-scale Disaster Recovery (DR) transformation programme. This role will play a critical part in designing, implementing, and validating network connectivity for DR routed through Azure, ensuring seamless integration between Azure and on-premise Data Centres.

You will work closely with infrastructure, security, and cloud teams to enhance network resilience, increase connectivity, and ensure DR services are fully operational and recoverable through Azure., * Design and implement Azure-based network connectivity to support Disaster Recovery solutions

• Ensure DR traffic is routed through Azure and integrated with on-premise Data Centre environments
• Increase and optimise network connectivity, routing, and resilience in preparation for DR scenarios
• Configure and manage routing, load balancing, and traffic flows across hybrid environments
• Work with security and network teams to integrate Palo Alto and Cisco technologies
• Validate DR connectivity through testing, failover, and recovery scenarios
• Provide consultancy-level guidance, documentation, and best practice recommendations

• Outside of IR35
• Strong Network Engineering/Consulting background
• Proven Azure Networking experience (VNETs, VPN, ExpressRoute, routing, NSGs, load balancing)
• Experience designing networks for Disaster Recovery solutions
• Strong hands-on experience with Palo Alto and Cisco networking technologies
• Solid understanding of hybrid networking (Azure Data Centre integration)
• Experience with traffic routing, load balancing, and network resilience
• Ability to operate in a consultative, project-based environment