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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer (Azure focus) - **Company:** Jobot - **Location:** Seal Beach, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $185,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Complex Networks, Cyber Security, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Architecture, Networking Basics, Network Diagrams, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Segmentation, PCI Data Security Standards, Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Wide Area Networks, Scripting, Load Balancing, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Git, Data Center Networking, Information Technology, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, CIS Benchmarks, Terraform, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco - **Published:** October 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/5671fa16-0c42-486a-b4d7-aee2ad31ca29 ## About the Role * Strong understanding of hybrid-cloud networking architectures, including hub-and-spoke, Virtual WAN, and cloud-to-datacenter connectivity solutions. * Proven troubleshooting skills across routing, switching, firewalls, DNS, application connectivity, WAN services, and hybrid-cloud environments. * Experience supporting universally available business-critical production environments with a focus on performance, reliability, disaster recovery, and operational excellence. * Knowledge of network monitoring, telemetry, alerting, capacity planning, and performance management tools and methodologies. * Experience with network automation, scripting, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) technologies, including Terraform, Python, PowerShell, Ansible, APIs, and Git. * Understanding of Zero Trust networking principles, cybersecurity best practices, threat prevention technologies, and regulatory compliance requirements. * Strong technical documentation skills, including development of network diagrams, standards, configuration documentation, policies, and operational procedures. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate across Infrastructure, Cloud, Information Security, Application Development, and business teams. * Ability to manage multiple priorities, lead complex technical initiatives, and effectively support enterprise-wide infrastructure modernization efforts. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Advanced hands-on experience with Fortinet and/or Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs), including firewall policy administration, network segmentation, site-to-site and remote-access VPNs, threat prevention, and high-availability configurations. * Strong expertise with Cisco and/or Arista enterprise, campus, and data center networking technologies, including routing, switching, network fabric, and infrastructure modernization initiatives. * Experience designing, implementing, and supporting SD-WAN, SASE/SSE, and Azure Virtual WAN solutions to improve network performance, resiliency, security, and user connectivity. * Demonstrated experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), network automation, and orchestration using Terraform, Python, PowerShell, Ansible, APIs, Git, or similar technologies. * Experience administering and supporting enterprise load balancing, application delivery, DNS, DHCP, and IPAM platforms, including Infoblox, F5, or comparable solutions. * Strong understanding of data center, colocation, carrier, and cloud connectivity services, including coordination with telecommunications providers, managed service vendors, and cloud partners. * Experience supporting complex, universally available environments within banking, financial services, insurance, healthcare, or other regulated industries. * Working knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, regulatory requirements, and industry standards, including NIST, CIS Controls, FFIEC, PCI DSS, SOC 2, or equivalent governance frameworks. * Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex network and cloud infrastructure issues. * Ability to lead technical projects, manage competing priorities, and deliver solutions in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment. * Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to effectively partner with Information Security, Infrastructure, Cloud Engineering, Application Development, and business stakeholders. * Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills, including the ability to develop technical documentation, architecture diagrams, standards, and executive-level communications. * Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. * Ability to work independently while serving as a technical leader, mentor, and subject matter expert for network engineering and cloud networking technologies. * Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with emerging networking, cloud, automation, and cybersecurity technologies and best practices. Education/Experience: * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience. * 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise network engineering and administration. * Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills. * Relevant certifications preferred (CCNP, CCIE, Azure Network Engineer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect, or equivalent). ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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