Highlights
The successful candidate must possess the knowledge, technical skills, and experience necessary to perform the responsibilities of the position effectively, with particular emphasis on hands-on Azure networking, ExpressRoute, VPN, NSGs, VNets, hybrid connectivity, and Terraform/Ansible-based network deployment. Seeking an experienced Azure Network Engineer with strong hands-on expertise designing, configuring, administering, and troubleshooting Microsoft Azure networking environments.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Lake Mary, FL |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Website | http://www.ampcus.com |
Description
Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.
Job Title: Azure Network Engineer
Location(s): Lake Mary, FL or Pittsburg, PA
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced Azure Network Engineer with strong hands-on expertise designing, configuring, administering, and troubleshooting Microsoft Azure networking environments. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of Azure networking services, hybrid connectivity, network security, and Infrastructure-as-Code automation.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of overall network engineering experience.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure networking.
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- Azure Virtual Networks (VNets)
- Subnets
- Network Security Groups (NSGs)
- Azure ExpressRoute circuits
- Azure VPN Gateway
- Azure Firewall
- Strong understanding of networking fundamentals:
- TCP/IP
- Routing and switching
- DNS and DHCP
- BGP
- VPN protocols, including IPsec/IKEv2
- Experience configuring and troubleshooting hybrid connectivity between on-premises infrastructure and Azure.
- Experience using Terraform or Ansible for network deployment, configuration, automation, and change control.
- Strong understanding of network security principles, including network segmentation, least-privilege access, and firewall policy management.
- Scripting/automation experience using PowerShell, Python, or Azure CLI.
- Security+ certification.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate or Azure Administrator Associate.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Azure Virtual WAN.
- Experience with Azure Front Door.
- Experience designing or supporting multi-region Azure network architectures.
- Experience integrating third-party network/security appliances with Azure, including:
- Palo Alto
- Cisco
- Fortinet
- Experience with Aviatrix.
- Strong BGP routing experience.
- Multi-cloud networking experience across AWS, GCP, and Azure.
- Cisco networking experience, including routing and switching.
Must-Have Skills
- Azure networking
- Azure VNets and subnets
- NSGs
- ExpressRoute circuits
- Azure VPNs
- Terraform and/or Ansible deployment
- Hybrid Azure/on-premises connectivity
- Network troubleshooting and security
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Aviatrix
- BGP routing
- Palo Alto firewalls
- Multi-cloud networking — AWS/GCP/Azure
- Cisco routing and switching
Key Responsibilities
- Design, configure, administer, and troubleshoot Azure network infrastructure.
- Configure and manage VNets, subnets, NSGs, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, and Azure Firewall.
- Support reliable and secure hybrid connectivity between on-premises environments and Azure.
- Troubleshoot routing, VPN, DNS, connectivity, and performance issues.
- Implement network infrastructure using Terraform or Ansible.
- Develop and maintain network automation scripts using PowerShell, Python, or Azure CLI.
- Apply network security best practices, including segmentation, access control, and firewall policy management.
- Support BGP routing and complex hybrid/multi-region network architectures.
- Integrate and troubleshoot third-party security and networking appliances within Azure.
- Participate in network changes, configuration management, documentation, and operational support.
Certifications
- Security+ — Required
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate or Azure Administrator Associate — Required.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate must possess the knowledge, technical skills, and experience necessary to perform the responsibilities of the position effectively, with particular emphasis on hands-on Azure networking, ExpressRoute, VPN, NSGs, VNets, hybrid connectivity, and Terraform/Ansible-based network deployment.
The successful candidate must possess the knowledge, technical skills, and experience necessary to perform the responsibilities of the position effectively, with particular emphasis on hands-on Azure networking, ExpressRoute, VPN, NSGs, VNets, hybrid connectivity, and Terraform/Ansible-based network deployment.
Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.
About Company
Ampcus Inc is a global technology and business consulting firm specializing in Digital Transforrmation, Big Data, Analytics, Cyber Security, Testing, IV&V, Infrastructure Management and Enterprise Solutions. Ampcus Inc is an SBA 8(a) certified Women and Minority Owned global Provider of broad range of consulting Services. From strategy to execution, our disciplined yet flexible approach starts and ends with our clients. By listening hard and working harder, their goals become our goals. We are an ISO 9000, ISO 20000, ISO 27000 and CMMi Level certified company.
Ampcus consultants have significant business, engineering and technology experience. Our consultants have over 20 years of business experience and an average of over 10 years of engineering and technology experience. This means that the project teams understand how systems work and how the technology impacts the business processes of organizations.
We believe that success of an engagement is determined by strong project management, clear communication and mutual commitment working collaboratively. Our methodology begins by listening to the customer needs, then working with their teams to gain a clear understanding of the requirements, while providing a knowledge transfer of best practices for the organization. As a recognized leader providing customized software services, management and engineering solutions to companies around the world, our ability to deliver is a "granted" that makes companies put their trust in us to answer their day-to-day business challenges and put them on a path for greater success. We are the choice for our clients because we look at our clients business from a growth perspective.
Industry: Information Technology and Services
Specialties: Digital Transformation, Big Data and Analytics, Infrastructure Management Services, Testing and IV&V, Cyber Security, Active Directory and E-mail Infrastructure, Project Management, Training, and ERP, CRM. EAI, BI