Azure Network Engineer
Posted Today by Ivy Rock Partners
£550 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
North West London, UK
Summary: The Azure Network Engineer role involves leading and supporting network migrations with a focus on Azure networking services for a public sector client in North West London. This position requires a hybrid working arrangement, with on-site presence required 1-2 days per week, and includes out-of-hours work for scheduled network changes. The contract is initially for three months with a high chance of extension. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Azure networking and related technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support on a migration, including integration with Azure networking services.
- Design, implement, and troubleshoot Azure-based network components including:
- Azure Firewall, Load Balancer, NAT Gateway
- VNets, Virtual Network Gateways, Application Gateway
- Azure Route Server (hands-on experience highly desirable)
- Collaborate on the optimization of Azure SD-WAN solutions.
- Work with SASE platforms to enhance network security and performance.
- Configure and maintain BGP, OSPF, IPSEC, GRE, and other core networking protocols.
- Support and maintain Juniper (EX4600, MX104, SRX) and Cisco infrastructure across access and data centre layers.
- Perform network changes during scheduled out-of-hours windows.
Key Skills:
- Strong understanding of networking protocols: BGP, OSPF, IP, TCP/UDP, IPSEC, GRE.
- Hands-on experience with Juniper (EX4600, MX104, SRX) and Cisco networking equipment.
- Familiarity with MPLS, VRFs, and enterprise routing.
- Experience working with Palo Alto Firewalls.
- Exposure to SASE platforms and cloud-integrated security models.
- Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
Salary (Rate): £550 per day
City: North West London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Azure Network Engineer
Initial 3 months (high chance of extension) - £500-£550 per day (inside IR35) - Hybrid, 1-2 days per week from North West London office
Our North West London based Public Sector client are looking for a highly skilled Network Engineer with an extensive background in Azure. This is a hybrid role, requiring on-site presence on designated days, and includes out-of-hours work for scheduled network changes.
The client run all their contracts in 3 month increments.
Key Responsibilities for the Azure Network Engineer:
- Lead and support on a migration, including integration with Azure networking services.
- Design, implement, and troubleshoot Azure-based network components including:
- Azure Firewall, Load Balancer, NAT Gateway
- VNets, Virtual Network Gateways, Application Gateway
- Azure Route Server (hands-on experience highly desirable)
- Collaborate on the optimization of Azure SD-WAN solutions.
- Work with SASE platforms to enhance network security and performance.
- Configure and maintain BGP, OSPF, IPSEC, GRE, and other core networking protocols.
- Support and maintain Juniper (EX4600, MX104, SRX) and Cisco infrastructure across access and data centre layers.
- Perform network changes during scheduled out-of-hours windows.
Required Skills & Experience required for the Azure Network Engineer:
- Strong understanding of networking protocols: BGP, OSPF, IP, TCP/UDP, IPSEC, GRE.
- Hands-on experience with Juniper (EX4600, MX104, SRX) and Cisco networking equipment.
- Familiarity with MPLS, VRFs, and enterprise routing.
- Experience working with Palo Alto Firewalls.
- Exposure to SASE platforms and cloud-integrated security models.
- Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.