SR. AZURE ENGINEER - HYBRID

• Design, implement, and manage Azure networking components including virtual networks, subnets, NSGs, Azure Firewall, VPN/ExpressRoute, load balancers, and routing

• Managing ‘Replication Traffic’ over ExpressRoute/VPN and configuration isolation VNET’s for testing

• Act as the POC for all Azure networking issues, guiding architecture decisions, and advising leadership. *Ensure secure and reliable connectivity between cloud and on-prem environments while optimizing performance and availability *Responsible for securing infrastructure across cloud and on-prem environments while supporting system and workload migrations *Experience with building and managing Azure infrastructure using DevOps practices and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions *Support secure and reliable connectivity across Azure Commercial and Azure IL5 / IL6 environments, including hybrid integrations *Utilize automation tools like Ansible or PowerShell scripts to streamline repetitive admin tasks (provisioning new servers, configuring roles/features, or backing up system configurations)

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related technical field.

Experience: 10+ years of related experience required, * Extensive knowledge of Azure Network Design and Implementation Experience design and development of network solutions in an Azure Il5 and Il6 environment *Strong Azure networking skills: VNets, NSGs, routing, Azure Firewall, load balancing, ExpressRoute/VPN *Proficiency with IaC and DevOps tooling (Terraform, Bicep, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) *Understanding of CI/CD concepts and secure pipeline development in controlled cloud environments ** Advanced knowledge using Ansible or PowerShell scripts

• Experience using Azure Active Directory and Azure Monitor

Desired Qualifications: Experience with two or more of the areas outlined below is preferred but not required:

• Familiarity with Cloud based Database systems
• Experience using MS Visio for updating diagrams
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Experience working in Federal or State government environments
• Ability to work independently and remotely

Must possess active Secret or higher clearance and maintain as a condition of employment LOCATION: Hybrid in Washington, D.C.; on-site work at least three days a week at customer location will be required