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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Azure Network Engineer - **Company:** Qnity Electronics, Inc. - **Location:** Wilmington, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Application Frameworks, Application Release Automation, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Security, Network Address Translation, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), Failover, Github, Home Automation, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Network Security, Log Analysis, Network Architecture, Routing, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Protocol Independent Multicast, Role-Based Access Control, Azure Active Directory, Reduced Instruction Set Computing, Runbook, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Network Routing, Scripting, Computer Networking Systems, Cloud Platform System, Delivery Pipeline, Azure Powershell, Firewalls (Computer Science), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Git, Containerization, Git Flow, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Bicep, Azure AKS, Terraform, Code Restructuring, Docker, Key Vault, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** September 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-cloud-engineer-de--d51eac15-4720-4b88-8fe0-c38b288b9921 ## About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Engineer with deep hands-on expertise in Microsoft Azure to design, build, automate, and operate enterprise-scale cloud infrastructure, based in Wilmington, DE. This is an execution-focused, hands-on role requiring strong technical ownership across end-to-end cloud platforms - with an emphasis on Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, network security, and operational excellence., This is a highly hands-on role. Candidates must demonstrate real-world experience in building, automating, and operating enterprise cloud environments at scale., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field., * 8+ years of IT infrastructure / cloud engineering experience. * Demonstrated hands-on Azure engineering experience and capabilities. * Strong background in enterprise cloud platform engineering. Technical Skills * Cloud & Platforms - Advanced Azure (Compute, Storage, Networking, Identity, Security); strong AKS/container experience * Infrastructure as Code - Expert-level Terraform (mandatory); ARM / Bicep (optional) * Automation - Strong scripting in PowerShell, Python, Bash; large-scale automation patterns * DevOps - CI/CD (Azure DevOps, GitHub), Git-based workflows, release automation * Networking Hub-Spoke, VPN, ExpressRoute, DNS/Routing/NAT; Palo Alto firewall integration (must-have) * Security Cloud security architecture, IAM, compliance & governance frameworks, * Strong ownership mindset with end-to-end delivery accountability. * Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. * Thrives in fast-paced enterprise environments. * Strong communication with both technical and business stakeholders., ARM (Advanced RISC Machine), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Bash Scripting, Best Practices, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Configuration Management, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cost Control, Cryptography, DNS (Domain Name System), DevOps, Docker, Electronics, Engineering, Enterprise Protection, Failover, Firewalls, Git, GitHub, High Tech Industry, Home Automation, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Leading Edge Technology, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Windows Azure, NAT (Network Address Translation), Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Systems, Performance Analysis, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Platform as a Service (PaaS), Problem Solving Skills, Protocol Independent Multicast (PIM), Python Programming/Scripting Language, Refactoring, Reporting Dashboards, Sales Pipeline, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Architecture, Security Compliance, Software Engineering, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), VPN (Virtual Private Network), Windows PowerShell ## Description You will engineer secure, scalable, and automated solutions across Azure (Cloud) environments, driving efficiency, repeatability, and governance at scale, while partnering closely with security, networking, and platform teams., * Design, implement, and operate highly scalable, secure Azure infrastructure across IaaS, PaaS, AKS, networking, and identity. * Build end-to-end cloud environments from the ground up using automation-first principles. * Architect resilient solutions including HA/DR, multi-region, availability zones, and failover designs. Infrastructure as Code (Terraform First) * Develop, maintain, and optimize Terraform modules, pipelines, and reusable frameworks for all Azure deployments. * Ensure all infrastructure is code-driven, version-controlled, and standardized across environments. * Enforce a strict "no manual deployment" policy. Automation & Operational Efficiency * Build deep automation across infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, deployment pipelines, and environment scaling. * Develop advanced automation using PowerShell, Python, Bash, and Azure CLI. * Continuously eliminate manual effort and accelerate deployment speed and operational efficiency. * Optimize CI/CD pipelines to support fully automated build deploy security compliance workflows. Networking & Security (Advanced) * Design and implement enterprise-grade Azure network architectures: Hub-Spoke, VNet peering, Private Endpoints, VPN, and ExpressRoute. * Integrate and manage firewalls - rule design, segmentation, threat prevention, and traffic inspection. * Enforce zero-trust and least-privilege access models. * Implement and maintain NSGs, Azure Firewall, Application Gateway, and WAF. * Ensure compliance with enterprise security policies and frameworks. DevOps & Platform Engineering * Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub. * Build fully automated infrastructure and application deployment pipelines. * Integrate security scanning, secrets management, and artifact pipelines (ACR-based patterns). * Enable platform engineering capabilities for developer self-service. Containerization & Modern Platforms * Design, deploy, and manage AKS-based platforms. * Build and support container workflows (Docker, Kubernetes) and secure image pipelines (ACR). * Optimize cluster performance, scaling, and networking. Performance, Cost & Reliability Optimization * Continuously monitor and optimize performance, availability, and cost (FinOps practices). * Implement observability stack: Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, alerts, and dashboards. * Drive cost governance and efficiency improvements. Migration & Integration * Lead complex cloud migration initiatives - lift-and-shift, re-platform, and refactor. * Integrate cloud environments with on-prem systems and the enterprise network/security stack. * Build repeatable migration frameworks and runbooks. Security & Governance * Implement Azure security best practices across identity (AAD, RBAC, PIM), data protection (encryption, Key Vault), and threat detection (Defender, Sentinel). * Drive policy-based governance using Azure Policy and management groups. * Maintain strict compliance and audit readiness. Documentation & Standards * Create and maintain architecture diagrams, IaC standards, runbooks, and SOPs. * Define and enforce cloud engineering standards across teams.