[Hiring] Azure Networking Architect @CLOUDSCOUTS SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS LLC

Role Description

• Network architecture & design
  • Architect hub-and-spoke and vWAN topologies across multi-subscription environments.
  • Implement Azure Route Server (ARS) to simplify dynamic route exchange between VNets and network virtual appliances.
  • Design secure connectivity patterns using VNets, peering, UDRs, NSGs, Azure Firewall, Application Gateway, and Load Balancer.
  • Integrate virtual appliances such as:
    • Cisco vMX for SD-WAN and secure branch connectivity.
    • Netskope for cloud security and secure web gateway services.
    • SolarWinds for network monitoring, performance management, and observability.
• Migration projects
  • Lead network architecture and design workstreams for large-scale migration projects, moving on-premises workloads and network topologies into Azure.
  • Assess existing on-premises network estates (routing, firewalls, WAN links) and define target-state Azure network designs and migration sequencing.
  • Partner with infrastructure, security, and application teams to plan cutover, minimize downtime, and validate connectivity post-migration.
  • Produce migration runbooks, network design documents, and as-built documentation for each migration wave.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of Azure networking services (VNets, ARS, vWAN, NSGs, Azure Firewall, Application Gateway).
• Hands-on experience with virtual appliances (Cisco vMX, Netskope, SolarWinds).
• Strong understanding of BGP, dynamic routing, and hybrid connectivity.
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) with automation.
• Proven experience delivering network architecture for cloud migration projects (on-premises to Azure).
• Working knowledge of IP address planning and CIDR allocation for large, multi-environment Azure landing zones.

Requirements

• 15+ years of overall networking experience, including extensive experience designing and operating Azure networking at scale.
• Demonstrated experience as a lead or senior architect on at least one large-scale Azure migration engagement.
• Azure certifications preferred: AZ-700 (Azure Network Engineer Associate), AZ-305 (Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
• Vendor certifications a plus: Cisco (CCNP/CCIE), Netskope NCCA/NCCE, or equivalent SolarWinds certifications.

Company Description

This is a remote position.