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# Network Engineer

- **Company:** Robert Half
- **Location:** Raleigh, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Antivirus, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Domain Name System (DNS), Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Routing, Network Segmentation, Windows PowerShell, Remote Access Technology, Azure Active Directory, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Information and Event Management, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Scripting, Load Balancing, System Availability, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Cybercrime, Bicep, Microsoft Sentinel, Hardware Infrastructure, Terraform, Azure Resource Manager
- **Published:** October 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/75864790-network-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
 * 7+ years of experience in Network Engineering, Security Engineering, Cloud Engineering, or Infrastructure Engineering.
 * Strong hands-on experience designing, implementing, and supporting Microsoft Azure networking and cloud security solutions.
 * Expertise with Azure networking services including Azure Firewall, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, Load Balancers, Application Gateway, Private Link, VNets, and NSGs.
 * Experience administering Microsoft Sentinel, including SIEM management, threat detection, security analytics, incident investigation, and response.
 * Experience implementing and managing Microsoft Defender solutions across cloud, endpoint, identity, and application environments.
 * Strong understanding of cloud security frameworks, Zero Trust architecture, identity and access management (IAM), and security governance standards.
 * Experience with automation tools and scripting languages such as PowerShell, Terraform, ARM Templates, Bicep, or Python.
 * Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, BGP, routing protocols, VPN technologies, network segmentation, and enterprise security principles.
 * Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills., * Microsoft Azure certifications such as Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700), Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500), or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
 * Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments integrating on-premises infrastructure with Azure services.
 * Knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards such as NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, HIPAA, or SOC 2.
 * Experience with Security Operations Center (SOC) processes and incident response methodologies.
 * Familiarity with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and identity security technologies.

## Description

We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and support of enterprise Azure networking and cloud security solutions. This role requires deep expertise in Microsoft Azure networking, cloud security architecture, Microsoft Sentinel, and Microsoft Defender technologies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for securing and optimizing cloud infrastructure while ensuring high availability, scalability, and compliance across the organization., * Design, implement, and support secure Azure networking architectures and cloud security solutions across enterprise environments.

 * Configure, manage, and optimize Azure networking components including Azure Firewall, Virtual Networks (VNets), Network Security Groups (NSGs), VPN Gateways, ExpressRoute, Private Endpoints, and routing policies.
 * Administer Microsoft Sentinel for security monitoring, threat detection, incident response, threat hunting, and security analytics.
 * Deploy, configure, and maintain Microsoft Defender security solutions to protect cloud, identity, endpoint, and application environments.