Azure Network Engineer 1

*Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.
*This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.
*Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

BASIC FUNCTION:
Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and high-performing Azure Cloud network infrastructure. Responsible for managing hybrid connectivity, routing traffic, and optimizing network performance across Microsoft Azure environments. Oversee ESD’s Cloud based network architecture.

WORK PERFORMED:
• Design, deploy, and manage secure, scalable, and cost-effective Azure infrastructure solutions.
• Administer Azure services including Virtual Machines, Azure SQL, Storage, App Gateway, WAF, Virtual WAN, ExpressRoute, and VPN Gateway.
• Configure and support Azure networking, including VNets, Load Balancers, DNS, routing, BGP, firewalls, and hybrid connectivity.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM, Bicep, Terraform, or similar automation tools.
• Manage Azure NetApp Files (ANF) platform
• Monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot Azure resources to ensure high availability, performance, security, and cost efficiency.
• Manage Azure identity, access controls, and cloud security using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), RBAC, and security best practices.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
• Stay current with emerging Azure technologies and security threats, recommending and implementing continuous improvements.
• Assist in IT Disaster Recovery efforts, testing and documentation
• Perform other related duties as required by IT management.
Education Level required: Bachelor’s degree in an IT related discipline with minimum of 3 years’ experience in Azure Networking and Infrastructure; Or a 2-year degree with a minimum of 5 years’ experience; Or, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Microsoft AZ-104 and AZ-305 Certifications a plus.

Relevant Experience required: Extensive experience in Network engineering with proven expertise in cloud environments.
• Security-first mindset with experience designing and implementing secure Azure cloud architecture.
• Experience with Azure Networking
• Experience with configuration and management of Azure NetApp Files (ANF)
• Experience with configuration and management of Azure VMware Solutions (AVS)
• Knowledge of Azure cloud security services, including Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Policy, Key Vault, and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Experience using Wiz Cloud Security Platform (preferred) or similar tools for Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), vulnerability management, and risk assessment
• Experience implementing Azure backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions using Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery.
• Strong understanding of Azure Storage services, data protection, encryption, lifecycle management, and backup strategies.
• Familiarity with cloud governance, regulatory compliance, and security best practices (CIS, NIST, Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework).
• Experience automating security and compliance using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.

Ability to work with a diverse group of people at both a functional and technical level and communicate at a level appropriate to audience; Ability to work both independently and as part of a team; Strong written and verbal communication skills.