
Cloud & Networks Engineer (Azure| On Prem)
About the role
About the Role We are looking for a Cloud & Networks Engineer with strong expertise in Microsoft Azure, deepnetworking knowledge, and hands-on experience working across hybrid environments. Thisrole is focused on designing, implementing, and operating secure, scalable cloud infrastructurewhile supporting modernisation initiatives migrating from on-premises (VMware-based)environments to cloud platforms. The ideal candidate understands both traditional infrastructure and modern cloud-nativepatterns, and is comfortable working at the intersection of cloud platforms, networking, andsecurity. Strong experience with FortiGate firewalls (or equivalent enterprise firewalltechnologies) is highly valued. You will play a key role in enabling reliable connectivity between on-prem and cloud environments, improving security posture, and supporting the transition from legacy infrastructure to Azure-native services. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and operate Azure-based infrastructure with a strong focus on networking, security, and availability. Support and execute modernization and migration projects from on-premises VMware environments to cloud platforms. Design and manage hybrid connectivity, including site-to-site VPNs, point-to-site VPNs,ExpressRoute, and routing strategies. Implement and manage network security controls, including firewalls, NSGs, UDRs, andzero-trust patterns. Configure, manage, and troubleshoot FortiGate firewalls (or equivalent technologies such asPalo Alto, Cisco, Check Point). Collaborate with internal teams to improve platform reliability, security, and operational efficiency. Monitor infrastructure and network performance, proactively identifying and resolving issues. Support identity and access management across hybrid environments (Azure AD / Entra ID,RBAC). Contribute to automation efforts to reduce manual operational work. Participate in incident response and operational support when required.
Requirements
- Cloud Platforms
- Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure
- Solid understanding of Azure core services (VNets, Subnets, Load Balancers, ApplicationGateway, Azure Firewall)
- Networking & Security
- Strong networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, load balancing)
- Experience designing and operating:
- Site-to-site and point-to-site VPNs
- ExpressRoute
- Hub-and-spoke and landing zone architectures
- Hands-on experience with FortiGate firewalls (highly valued) or equivalent enterprise firewalls
- Understanding of network security best practices and zero-trust principles
- Hybrid & On-Prem Infrastructure
- Experience working with on-premises infrastructure, particularly VMware environments
- Understanding of hybrid identity, networking, and migration patterns
- Experience supporting workloads during and after cloud migration
- Infrastructure as Code
- Hands-on experience with Terraform (preferred) or ARM/Bicep
- Understanding of modular, reusable infrastructure design
- Automation & Operations
- Linux system administration
- Scripting experience (Bash, PowerShell, Python, or similar)
- Experience monitoring and troubleshooting production environments
- Nice to Have
- Experience with Azure Landing Zones
- Exposure to Kubernetes / AKS (operational understanding is sufficient
- Experience with GitOps or CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, etc.)
- Cost optimisation experience in Azure
- Experience with AWS
- Understanding of SRE or reliability engineering principles
- Relevant certifications (Azure, Networking, Security, Fortinet)
- Design and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or ARM/Bicep
