Networking DevOps Engineer II

Candidates be able to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship for employment visa status (now or in the future).

Please provide an updated copy of your resume, tailored to this job opportunity. (Max. 3 pages)

This role serves as a critical link between traditional on-premises networking and modern cloud-native architectures.

The ideal candidate is a NetDevOps advocate who embraces Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and is passionate about modernizing legacy processes through scalable, automated Azure environments.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Azure Network Architecture: Lead the design, implementation, and management of complex Azure network architectures, including Virtual Networks (VNETs), Azure Virtual WAN, and Virtual Hubs (vHubs).
•    Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop, version, and maintain Terraform modules to provision corporate network infrastructure, ensuring consistency across development, staging, and production environments.
•    Automation & CI/CD: Design and implement CI/CD pipelines for network infrastructure to reduce manual effort, minimize configuration drift, and accelerate deployment cycles.
•    Configuration Management: Leverage modern configuration management tools to maintain network appliance state and ensure alignment with corporate security policies and compliance requirements.
•    Operations & Optimization: Provide Tier 3 escalation support for complex network connectivity issues and lead proactive capacity planning efforts across cloud and hybrid network environments.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field strongly preferred.
(Alternate degree with significant IT related and leadership experience may be considered)

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS (One or more, or similare/quivalent):
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Microsoft Azure Developer Associate, Microsoft DevOps Engineer Expert, Puppet Certified Professional, Docker Certified Associate, Certified Kubernetes Administrator.

EXPERIENCE
Minimum of seven (7) years of a mix of Development and DevOps experience with Cloud Service Providers (Azure preferred), Continual Integration/Continual delivery (CI/CD), logging and monitoring tools.

•    CLOUD NETWORKING: Deep technical proficiency in Microsoft Azure Network  services, including Load Balancers, Application Gateways, Private Endpoints, and Network Security Groups (NSGs).
•    AUTOMATION TOOLING: Proven experience developing reusable Terraform modules and managing remote state files in a collaborative team environment.
•    CORE NETWORKING Comprehensive understanding of fundamental networking protocols within a hybrid-cloud context.

ADDITIONAL DESIRED SKILLS 
•    Network Security: Experience deploying and managing Palo Alto VM-Series firewalls in Azure and physical appliances via Panoram.
•    SD-WAN: Proficiency in designing and supporting Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN solutions.
•    Unified Communications: Experience managing and maintaining Microsoft Teams Telephony infrastructure.
•    Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in PowerShell for task automation and API integrations.
•    Monitoring & Observability: Hands-on experience with SolarWinds for performance metrics and network health monitoring.
•    Security Frameworks: Foundational understanding of Zero Trust architecture and micro-segmentation strategies.
•    Wireless Infrastructure: Proficiency with Cisco Meraki Wi-Fi solutions, including cloud-based dashboard management, access point deployment, and RF optimization.
•    Network Access & Security: Strong knowledge of 802.1X authentication and Network Access Control (NAC) solutions using Cisco ISE to secure wired and wireless endpoints.