Lead Network Engineer

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Position Summary:

We are seeking a Lead Network Engineer with deep expertise in Azure and cloud-native networking, along with strong proficiency in traditional enterprise networking technologies including Palo Alto firewalls, F5 LTM, and Cisco-based infrastructure. This role will drive cloud network architecture, hybrid connectivity, and security best practices across our Azure environment,



while also serving as a senior-level engineer for core datacenter and WAN infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Azure networking, including VNet architecture, NSGs, Azure Firewall, Private Link, ExpressRoute, and VPN Gateways.
- Design and implement scalable hybrid cloud network solutions connecting Azure workloads to on-premises environments using BGP, ExpressRoute, DMVPN, and SD-WAN technologies.
- Ensure security and compliance through network segmentation, monitoring, and policy enforcement using Palo Alto Prisma Access, Panorama, and NGFWs.
- Manage and optimize F5 LTM appliances for traffic distribution, SSL offloading, and secure application delivery.
- Support core datacenter switching infrastructure based on Cisco NX-OS and layer 3 routing protocols including OSPF and BGP.
- Lead network design reviews, capacity planning, and architecture decisions for cloud-first and hybrid

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