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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Network Cloud Engineer - **Company:** UMASS MEMORIAL HEALTH - **Location:** Worcester, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $87,277.0 - $157,082.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Application Firewall, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Microsoft Online Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, DDoS Mitigation, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), Github, Network Topologies, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Subnetting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Log Analysis, Windows Servers, Virtual Desktops, Network Architecture, Routing, Network Service, Network Protocols, Peering, Reliability Engineering, Azure Active Directory, Kusto Query Language, Zero Trust Network Access, Runbook, TCP/IP, Cloud-native Network Functions (CNF), Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Cloud Monitoring, System Availability, Reliability of Systems, Azure Powershell, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Low Latency, Bicep, Microsoft Sentinel, Terraform, Azure Resource Manager - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17849600?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17849600%2FSenior-Network-Cloud-Engineer-Massachusetts-Worcester ## About the Role License/Certification/Education Required: * Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information technology or related field., Required * 5+ years of cloud environment experience. * Experience designing and operating Azure VNets, routing, peering, and DNS. * Strong proficiency with Azure VPN Gateway, IPSec/IKE, TLS, BGP. * Experience with ExpressRoute, Azure Load Balancer, Application Gateway, Front Door, Traffic Manager, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Network Watcher. * Strong communication skills. Preferred: Cloud Networking Expertise * Advanced proficiency in Azure VNets, routing, gateways, and hybrid connectivity. * Strong understanding of VPN and ExpressRoute. Network Protocols & Security * Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, IPSec/IKE, TLS, BGP. * Ability to implement and troubleshoot security controls and encryption. Performance & Reliability Engineering * Skilled in troubleshooting latency, throughput, and traffic flow. * Designs scalable and resilient network architectures. Automation & IaC * Proficiency with Terraform, ARM templates, and automation of network resources. Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills * Strong diagnostic reasoning and troubleshooting proficiency. Collaboration & Communication * Effective communication with stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams. Customer & Service Orientation * Strong service-delivery mindset with proactive communication. Adaptability & Continuous Learning * Stays current with Azure networking and cloud architecture best practices. Additional Microsoft Ecosystem Skills * Expertise with Azure Firewall, Azure Firewall Manager, Azure DDoS Protection, and Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF). * Experience with Azure Virtual WAN and Secure Hub. * Proficiency in Azure Private Link, Private Endpoints, and Zero Trust segmentation. * Strong understanding of Azure DNS Private Resolver and hybrid DNS designs. * Advanced use of Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and KQL for network observability. * Experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel. * Automation with Azure PowerShell, Azure CLI, Bicep, and GitHub Actions. * Knowledge of Azure Stack HCI, Azure Arc-enabled networking, and hybrid integration. Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements. ## Description The Senior Network Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing secure, scalable, and reliable network infrastructures across cloud and hybrid environments. This role ensures optimal connectivity, high availability, and performance while aligning with enterprise architectural and security standards. The engineer will partner closely with service teams, Cloud Architects, and Security to support solution design, operations, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of network services., * Design, implement, and maintain cloud network architectures including VPCs, VNets, subnets, routing, peering, endpoints, gateways, and load balancers. * Configure and support secure connectivity between on-premises datacenters and cloud environments. * Ensure network reliability and performance through monitoring of traffic flows, latency, and throughput; proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks. Operations, Troubleshooting & Incident Response * Perform troubleshooting and incident response for network-related issues, collaborating with service providers. * Maintain network health and compliance. * Run compliance and audit reports as required. Collaboration & Communication * Partner with Cloud Architects and Security teams. * Communicate service health, risks, and performance challenges to service owners and customers. Documentation & Automation * Create and maintain network topology diagrams, firewall rulebooks, and runbooks. * Automate network resource provisioning using Terraform and ARM templates. * Maintains accurate network documentation and compliance records., * - Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert * - Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate * - Microsoft Certified: Azure Support Engineer for Connectivity Specialty * - Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate * - Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate * - Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate * - Microsoft Certified: Azure Stack Hub Operator Associate * - Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty ## Related Videos - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) - [Azure-Well Architected Framework - designing mission critical workloads in practice](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1529-azure-well-architected-framework-designing-mission-critical-workloads-in-practice) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [Demystifying application networking in the cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/675-demystifying-application-networking-in-the-cloud) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)