Company:
InfoPeople Corporation
Location: Richmond
Closing Date: 25/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Solutions Architect Networking with strong Azure networking expertise to design, implement, and manage our enterprise network infrastructure. You will ensure high availability, scalability, and security for both on-premises and cloud-based network systems. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver advanced network solutions, optimize performance, and contribute to cloud migration strategies, particularly in Microsoft Azure. The Infrastructure Solutions Architect Networking contributes to the overall technology roadmap.
Key Responsibilities:
Network Architecture & Design: Design, implement, and maintain enterprise network solutions (LAN, WAN, VPN, firewalls) with a focus on Azure networking services (VNet, Azure Firewall, NSGs, Azure ExpressRoute).
Cloud Integration: Integrate on-premises network infrastructure with Azure-based environments, ensuring smooth connectivity, security, and optimal performance.
Azure Networking: Manage and optimize Azure networking components (VNet peering, traffic management, load balancing, hybrid networking).
Network Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve network issues in both cloud and on-premises environments.
Network Security: Implement best practices for network security in hybrid environments, including firewalls, VPNs, security groups, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
Automation & Monitoring: Automate network configuration and monitoring using tools like Azure Network Watcher, Azure Automation, and PowerShell scripting. Implement proactive monitoring systems.
Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize network performance, identifying opportunities for improvement.
Documentation: Maintain detailed and up-to-date documentation of network configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to peers and drive continuous improvement in network operations.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Experience: 5+ years in network engineering, with at least 2 years of hands-on experience with Azure networking services.
Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Certifications: Azure certifications (such as Azure Network Engineer Associate) and/or relevant Cisco certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP) are highly desirable.
Cloud Networking: Strong understanding of Azure networking components (VNet, NSG, Azure Load Balancer, Azure Traffic Manager, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway).
Traditional Networking: Expertise in configuring and managing enterprise-grade network equipment (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, etc.), including firewalls, routers, switches, and VPNs.
Security: Solid understanding of network security principles and experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPN technologies in both cloud and traditional networks.
Automation: Proficiency in network automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python, or similar), ARM templates, Terraform or other scripting tools is a plus.
Monitoring Tools: Familiarity with monitoring and diagnostic tools such as Azure Network Watcher, SolarWinds, Wireshark, or equivalent.
Soft Skills: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, excellent communication, and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
Preferred Skills:
Experience with hybrid cloud environments and integrating Azure with other cloud providers (AWS, GCP).
Familiarity with Kubernetes networking and containerized environments.
Experience with SD-WAN technologies.
Skills:
Skill
Required/Desired
Amount of Experience
Expertise Rating
Network engineering and architecture
Required
5 Years
Expert
Hands-on experience with Azure networking services
Required
2 Years
Expert
Network Automation
Required
2 Years
Proficient
We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Solutions Architect Networking with strong Azure networking expertise to design, implement, and manage our enterprise network infrastructure. You will ensure high availability, scalability, and security for both on-premises and cloud-based network systems. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver advanced network solutions, optimize performance, and contribute to cloud migration strategies, particularly in Microsoft Azure. The Infrastructure Solutions Architect Networking contributes to the overall technology roadmap.
Key Responsibilities:
Network Architecture & Design: Design, implement, and maintain enterprise network solutions (LAN, WAN, VPN, firewalls) with a focus on Azure networking services (VNet, Azure Firewall, NSGs, Azure ExpressRoute).
Cloud Integration: Integrate on-premises network infrastructure with Azure-based environments, ensuring smooth connectivity, security, and optimal performance.
Azure Networking: Manage and optimize Azure networking components (VNet peering, traffic management, load balancing, hybrid networking).
Network Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve network issues in both cloud and on-premises environments.
Network Security: Implement best practices for network security in hybrid environments, including firewalls, VPNs, security groups, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
Automation & Monitoring: Automate network configuration and monitoring using tools like Azure Network Watcher, Azure Automation, and PowerShell scripting. Implement proactive monitoring systems.
Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize network performance, identifying opportunities for improvement.
Documentation: Maintain detailed and up-to-date documentation of network configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to peers and drive continuous improvement in network operations.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Experience: 5+ years in network engineering, with at least 2 years of hands-on experience with Azure networking services.
Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Certifications: Azure certifications (such as Azure Network Engineer Associate) and/or relevant Cisco certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP) are highly desirable.
Cloud Networking: Strong understanding of Azure networking components (VNet, NSG, Azure Load Balancer, Azure Traffic Manager, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway).
Traditional Networking: Expertise in configuring and managing enterprise-grade network equipment (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, etc.), including firewalls, routers, switches, and VPNs.
Security: Solid understanding of network security principles and experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPN technologies in both cloud and traditional networks.
Automation: Proficiency in network automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python, or similar), ARM templates, Terraform or other scripting tools is a plus.
Monitoring Tools: Familiarity with monitoring and diagnostic tools such as Azure Network Watcher, SolarWinds, Wireshark, or equivalent.
Soft Skills: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, excellent communication, and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
Preferred Skills:
Experience with hybrid cloud environments and integrating Azure with other cloud providers (AWS, GCP).
Familiarity with Kubernetes networking and containerized environments.
Experience with SD-WAN technologies.
Skills:
Skill
Required/Desired
Amount of Experience
Expertise Rating
Network engineering and architecture
Required
5 Years
Expert
Hands-on experience with Azure networking services
Required
2 Years
Expert
Network Automation
Required
2 Years
Proficient
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