Azure Network Engineer (SD-WAN)

Azure Network Engineer (SD-WAN)

Posted 3 days ago by Ivy Rock Partners

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£500 Per day
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Hybrid
North West London, UK
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Summary: The Azure Network Engineer (SD-WAN) role involves leading a critical migration project from MPLS to SD-WAN, with a focus on integration into Microsoft Azure and SASE platforms. This position requires a skilled engineer to work in a hybrid environment, performing both on-site and out-of-hours tasks. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and troubleshooting Azure-based network components. Strong experience with networking protocols and equipment is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and support the migration from MPLS to SD-WAN, 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 deployment and 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.
  • Collaborate with teams to implement and manage Versa SD-WAN solutions.
  • Perform network changes during scheduled out-of-hours windows.

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience with Azure networking and SD-WAN implementations.
  • 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): £500 per day

City: North West London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Azure Network Engineer (SD-WAN)

Initial 3 months - £500 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 to support a critical SD-WAN migration project from MPLS, with strong integration into Microsoft Azure and a SASE platform. This is a hybrid role, requiring on-site presence on designated days, and includes out-of-hours work for scheduled network changes.

Key Responsibilities for the Azure Network Engineer (SD-WAN):

  • Lead and support the migration from MPLS to SD-WAN, 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 deployment and 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.
  • Collaborate with teams to implement and manage Versa SD-WAN solutions.
  • Perform network changes during scheduled out-of-hours windows.

Required Skills & Experience required for the Azure Network Engineer (SD-WAN):

  • Proven experience with Azure networking and SD-WAN implementations.
  • 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.
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