Senior Cloud Network Engineer

• Design, implement, and support secure, scalable, and resilient cloud network solutions across Microsoft Azure and multi-cloud environments.
• Ensure optimal network performance, reliability, security, and governance through automation and best practice.
• Collaborate with cloud, infrastructure, and security teams to deliver and maintain high-performing cloud networking services.
• Drive continuous improvement through Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, and modern cloud networking technologies., * Design and support Azure and multi-cloud network solutions.
• Manage network security, performance, and reliability.
• Automate infrastructure using Terraform and Ansible.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise cloud networking services.
• Collaborate with cloud, infrastructure, and security teams.
• Provide technical leadership and support best practice standards.

• 5+ years’ network engineering experience, including Azure networking (Essential)
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, BGP, routing, firewalls, and network security (Essential)
• Hands-on experience with Azure networking services, including VNet, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, and Firewalls (Essential)
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform and/or Ansible), CI/CD tools, and scripting (PowerShell, Python, or Bash) (Essential)
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills (Essential)
• Azure certifications (AZ-700, AZ-104, AZ-305) (Desirable)
• Kubernetes (AKS) networking experience (Desirable)
• Knowledge of SD-WAN or SASE architectures (Desirable)
• Experience working in a regulated environment (Desirable), * Azure certifications (e.g. AZ-700, AZ-104, AZ-305)
• Knowledge of AKS, SD-WAN, or SASE
• Experience working in a regulated environment

What We Can Offer You:

• Flexible working and holiday entitlement
• Discounted childcare
• Retail, leisure, and holiday discounts
• Wellbeing support and resources

Why Bright Horizons?

Support a purpose-driven organisation that helps over 10,000 children across the UK, with 98% of our nurseries rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. We offer a flexible, supportive culture focused on wellbeing, work-life balance, and making a positive difference for children and families.