Cloud Network Architect – Azure

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About this role

Role: Cloud Network Architect – Azure
Job Ref Id: JD-1345
Competence level: 10 + Years
Start date: 2026-11-15
End date: 2027-05-31
Extension option: Yes
Scope: 100 %
Location: India
Remote work: Yes
Language: English
Application deadline: 2026-12-15
Number of consultants: 1
Security clearance: No

About the assignment

We are looking for a Cloud Network Architect – Azure to design, implement and optimize scalable, secure hybrid and multi‑cloud network architectures. The role focuses on Azure networking expertise, network automation (IaC) and DevOps practices to modernize network infrastructure and enable cloud migrations. The architect will lead network transformation initiatives and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust, high‑performance networking solutions.

Responsibilities

Architect and design scalable, secure, highly available Azure network solutions including topology diagrams, IP schemes and security policies.

Design hybrid connectivity between on‑premises data centers and Azure using ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway and Virtual WAN.
Develop network architecture standards, patterns and best practices for cloud and hybrid environments.
Design multi‑region and multi‑cloud network architectures for global connectivity and disaster recovery.
On-Premises Network Integration:
Design and implement connectivity between on‑premises networks and Azure cloud infrastructure.
Configure and maintain BGP peering between on‑premises routers and Azure Route Server/ExpressRoute.
Integrate on‑premises network security policies with cloud security controls and migrate services to cloud‑native equivalents.
Network Automation & DevOps:
Develop Infrastructure as Code templates (Terraform, ARM, Bicep) for network provisioning and build CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
Automate network configuration, monitoring and troubleshooting using PowerShell, Azure CLI, Python and Ansible.
Implement GitOps practices, create self‑service network provisioning portals/APIs, and develop automated testing and remediation frameworks.
Security & Compliance:
Design and implement network security architectures including segmentation, micro‑segmentation and Zero Trust principles.
Configure Azure Firewall, NSGs, ASGs and route tables for defense‑in‑depth and implement encryption for transit and remote access solutions.
Perform network security assessments and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and security standards.
Monitoring & Operations:
Implement comprehensive network monitoring using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics and Network Watcher with flow logging and alerting.
Develop runbooks, automated remediation workflows, capacity planning and maintain CMDB and network documentation.
Collaboration & Leadership:
Lead architecture reviews, provide technical guidance, mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cloud, security and application teams.
Interface with vendors and service providers and present architecture proposals to stakeholders.
Strategic Initiatives:
Drive network modernization and cloud migration initiatives, evaluate emerging technologies and develop network automation roadmaps.