Azure Cloud Networking and Security Engineer

TechioSoft Systems is seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Networking & Security Engineer to support the design, implementation, and optimization of secure, scalable hybrid network environments in Microsoft Azure.
This is a part-time remote position ideal for a cloud professional with deep networking and security expertise who is passionate about automation, compliance, and cloud infrastructure reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement hybrid network topologies (hub-and-spoke, VNet peering) with precise IP address and subnet planning.
• Configure and maintain ExpressRoute and site-to-site VPN connectivity between on-premises and Azure environments.
• Manage firewall policies, NSGs, ASGs, and load balancer configurations (F5, Azure Load Balancer, Application Gateway).
• Automate firewall and WAF rule deployments across on-premises and Azure for each application, ensuring consistency and compliance.
• Implement and optimize Azure Firewall, Palo Alto NGFW, and Azure Application Gateway WAF for multi-tier security architectures.
• Use Terraform, Bicep, and PowerShell to automate network validation, rule synchronization, and configuration drift detection.
• Ensure network resiliency and disaster recovery (DR) readiness across multiple Azure regions and hybrid environments.
• Perform network benchmarking, monitoring, and diagnostics using Azure Network Watcher and Traffic Analytics.
• Collaborate with security and DevOps teams to enforce Zero Trust principles, automate policy governance, and align with compliance frameworks.

• Manage DNS, DHCP, and name resolution strategies for hybrid workloads (Azure Private DNS, split-horizon design).

   

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in Azure Cloud Networking & Security Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of hub-and-spoke architectures, VNet peering, and IP planning.
• Hands-on experience with ExpressRoute, VPNs, Azure Firewall, Palo Alto NGFW, and load balancers.
• Proficiency in Terraform, Bicep, and PowerShell for Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Deep understanding of Zero Trust security, NSG/ASG management, and policy automation.
• Experience with network monitoring tools such as Azure Network Watcher and Traffic Analytics.
• Familiarity with Private DNS and hybrid name resolution strategies.

• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills.

   

Nice to Have:

• Azure certifications (AZ-700, AZ-104, or AZ-305).
• Experience in multi-cloud or hybrid connectivity with AWS or GCP.

• Background in security compliance and network governance frameworks.

   

What We Offer:

• Flexible part-time remote engagement.
• Collaborative and supportive environment with a global team.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge Azure infrastructure and automation projects.