Network Engineer – Hybrid Cloud (Azure)
Remote | 6-Month Contract-to-Hire | $75 per hour, depending on experience
About The Company
Jobrapido is seeking a Network Engineer on behalf of a Fortune 200 energy generation organization. The client is continuing to transform its hybrid-cloud infrastructure and expand its use of Microsoft Azure, including work connected to a major merger. This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a high-impact initiative supporting a large, complex enterprise environment.
You will work with network, cloud, and security professionals to help build and maintain reliable connectivity across cloud and on-premises systems.
About The Role
As the Network Engineer – Hybrid Cloud (Azure), you will design, implement, support, and troubleshoot network solutions across Azure and enterprise data center environments. You will help ensure that infrastructure is secure, scalable, resilient, and ready to support ongoing business integration. The role calls for a hands-on network professional who can work across technologies, communicate clearly with cross-functional teams, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
This is a remote, six-month contract-to-hire position with an hourly rate of $75, depending on experience. Occasional domestic travel may be required. Participation in an on-call rotation and escalation support are also part of the role.
Qualifications
Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, along with at least five years of network engineering experience. Strong practical knowledge of Microsoft Azure networking is required, including virtual networks, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, network security groups, and Azure Firewall.
Qualified candidates will also bring hands-on experience with Cisco routers, switches, and wireless infrastructure; F5 load balancers, including LTM and GTM; Fortinet firewalls or security appliances; and SD-WAN technologies. A solid understanding of BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP is important, as is experience using network monitoring and management tools. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, documentation, and communication skills are essential.
A Cisco CCNP or higher-level certification is preferred.
Experience with Palo Alto or Cisco firewalls, or familiarity with Cisco ISE, NDFC, and NDI, is an advantage.
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and support hybrid-cloud network infrastructure, with a focus on Azure. Partner with cloud architects and security teams to develop network designs that meet enterprise requirements for security, scalability, and resilience. Support merger-related integration work, including expansion of Azure-based network capabilities.
Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco routing, switching, and wireless environments. Manage and optimize F5 load-balancing solutions and Fortinet security appliances, and implement and support SD-WAN across enterprise locations. Monitor network health and performance, investigate issues across cloud and on-premises environments, and provide timely resolution or escalation.
Maintain accurate documentation of network architecture, configurations, and operational procedures. Participate in the on-call rotation and provide escalation support as needed.
Benefits
Eligible Jobrapido employees may access medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care, flexible spending, and supplemental coverage options.
Benefits also include a 401(k) plan with company match, fully vested after eligibility requirements are met; paid time off; sick time; paid company holidays; and an Employee Assistance Program offering resources such as virtual counseling, financial and legal services, and life coaching. Benefit eligibility and plan terms are subject to applicable requirements.
The stated hourly rate is a general guideline, not a guarantee of compensation. Any offer may consider job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, market data, applicable agreements, and relevant laws.
Equal Opportunity
Jobrapido is committed to an inclusive environment and equal opportunity for applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, related conditions, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.