Azure Platform Network Engineer

• Design and implement Azure Virtual Network (VNet) architectures, including hub-and-spoke and VNet peering
• Configure custom routing using User Defined Routes (UDRs)
• Design and manage private connectivity solutions, including Private Endpoints, Private Link, and Azure DNS
• Support hybrid connectivity via ExpressRoute and/or site-to-site VPNs
• Implement and manage Azure Firewall, NSGs, and routing policies
• Design and enforce secure network isolation patterns for platform and AI workloads, including:

• VNet injection
• Secure API Management (APIM) integration
• Private access to Azure services

• Troubleshoot complex network, routing, and DNS issues across environments
• Collaborate with platform, security, and engineering teams to ensure alignment with security and compliance standards
• Produce clear technical documentation and architecture diagrams

• Strong hands-on experience in Azure networking (enterprise scale)
• Proven experience designing hub-and-spoke architectures
• Deep knowledge of:

• VNet peering and routing behaviour
• User Defined Routes (UDRs)

• Extensive experience with:

• Private Endpoints & Private DNS Zones
• Azure Firewall and NSGs

• Solid experience with ExpressRoute and VPN connectivity
• Strong understanding of network isolation and security principles, particularly within sensitive environments
• Experience supporting AI or data platforms in secure Azure environments
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, delivery-focused contract role

Desirable Experience

• Experience working on AI platforms or AI mesh architectures
• Understanding of Zero Trust networking principles
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, Terraform)
• Experience within regulated or security-sensitive environments