Senior Cloud Networking Engineer (10+ years) to design and implement Azure networking solutions

Our Telecommunications client is seeking a Senior Cloud Networking Engineer (10+ years) to design and implement Azure networking solutions

Deliver critical cloud networking infrastructure supporting hybrid connectivity, routing, and security for enterprise-scale environments. This role leads design and deployment of hub and spoke architectures, FortiGate firewall integration, and Azure-native security services. Candidates will work within cross-functional teams to implement Infrastructure as Code and deploy secure networking through Azure Portal, PowerShell, Terraform, and ARM templates. The engagement focuses on optimizing network performance and resilience across cloud frameworks.

Contract, Ottawa, Hybrid, Working Hours: EST

Must Haves

• 10+ years as a Cloud Networking Engineer with 2+ years in Azure designing and implementing hybrid connectivity, routing, and security
• Proficiency with Azure hub and spoke VNETs, VPN/ExpressRoute, and private access to Azure services
• 3+ years managing FortiGate NGFW in Azure including HA designs, traffic segmentation, and policy enforcement
• Hands-on deployment using Azure Portal, PowerShell, Terraform, Azure CLI, and ARM templates
• Experience with Kubernetes and configuration as code using Git / GitLab

Nice to Have

• Experience with Azure virtual Palo Alto firewalls
• Experience leading cross-functional cloud solution delivery teams
• Experience in network monitoring, security auditing, and performance optimization

Responsibilities

• Design Azure networking solutions leveraging hub and spoke architectures and hybrid connectivity models
• Deploy and manage FortiGate firewalls and Azure-native firewall services within virtual environments
• Implement Infrastructure as Code for network deployments using Terraform and Git-based workflows
• Collaborate with architects, developers, DevOps, and cybersecurity teams to deliver secure cloud networks
• Monitor network performance, audit design integrity, and apply cloud security best practices
• Optimize routing, connectivity, and private access to Azure services in enterprise cloud environments