Senior Network Architect – Azure
Location : Hyderabad, INDIA
Full-time Position
Role Overview : We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Architect with strong Azure expertise to design, implement, and optimize enterprise-grade network solutions. This role requires deep knowledge of cloud networking (Azure), hybrid infrastructure, security, and modern network architectures to ensure scalability, resilience, and performance across global environments.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of enterprise network solutions with a focus on Microsoft Azure.
- Define and document network standards, policies, and architecture blueprints for hybrid and cloud-native environments.
- Collaborate with cloud, security, and application teams to ensure secure, scalable, and compliant network solutions.
- Architect and optimize connectivity models : ExpressRoute, VPN, SD-WAN, Virtual WAN, and private peering.
- Oversee network security integrations including firewalls, WAFs, DDoS protection, NSGs / ASGs, and Zero Trust models.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to engineering teams on best practices in cloud networking and automation.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues across cloud and on-prem environments.
- Stay current with Azure advancements, networking trends, and security practices, bringing innovative ideas into the architecture roadmap.
Required Skills & Qualifications :
10+ years of network engineering / architecture experience, with at least 4+ years in Azure networking.Proven expertise in :Azure networking services : ExpressRoute, Azure Virtual WAN, Load Balancers, Application Gateway, Traffic Manager, DNS.
Network design in hybrid / multi-cloud environments.Routing & switching, firewalls, VPNs, SD-WAN.Strong understanding of network security principles (Zero Trust, IAM, encryption, segmentation).Hands-on experience with automation & IaC tools (Terraform, ARM, Bicep, Ansible, PowerShell).Familiarity with monitoring & observability tools (Azure Monitor, Network Watcher, Splunk, etc.).Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Preferred Certifications :
Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700)Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)CCNP / CCIE or equivalentNice to Have :
Exposure to other cloud providers (AWS / GCP networking).Experience with container networking (Kubernetes, Azure CNI, Istio, Calico).Knowledge of enterprise security & compliance frameworks (HIPAA, ISO, NIST, SOC2).