Senior Cloud Network Engineer
Job Type: Full Time / Hybrid - Northampton (HQ)
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: DOE from £55k per annum
Location: Must live within reasonable commuting distance to the Northampton HQ.
Key Accountabilities
- Cloud Network Architecture & Design - Design and implement Azure network architectures including VNets and subnet models; develop hybrid connectivity solutions (VPN, ExpressRoute); architect highly available and fault tolerant network solutions across regions.
- Implementation & Operations - Deploy and manage core Azure networking services: VNet, Fortinet Load Balancers, Azure Firewall, NSGs, Private/Service Endpoints; monitor performance, troubleshoot latency, routing and connectivity issues.
- Security & Compliance - Implement network security controls aligned with Zero Trust principles; design segmentation strategies; conduct risk assessments and remediation.
- Automation & IaC - Build and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform and Ansible; automate provisioning, configuration and validation workflows.
- Collaboration & Leadership - Partner with cloud architects, DevOps engineers, and security teams; provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers; contribute to design reviews and architectural governance.
Key Deliverables / Success Metrics
- Reliable, secure, and scalable Azure network architecture.
- Reduced incident rates and faster resolution times.
- Increased automation and reduced manual intervention.
- Compliance with security and governance standards.
Essential Experience
- 5-8+ years in network engineering, with at least 3+ years in Azure.
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, BGP, routing protocols, network security principles and firewalls.
- Hands on experience with Azure networking services (VNet, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, Fortinet Firewalls).
- Cloud & DevOps - Infrastructure as code (Terraform/Ansible), CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions), scripting (PowerShell, Python or Bash).
- Monitoring & Troubleshooting - Azure Monitor, Network Watcher, Log Analytics; strong diagnostic and root cause analysis skills.
Qualifications
- Azure certifications (AZ 700, AZ 104, AZ 305).
- Experience with Kubernetes networking (AKS), SD WAN or SASE architectures.
- Experience in regulated environments (finance, healthcare, etc.).
Personal Attributes
- Demonstrates behaviors aligned with the HEART principles - Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect.
- Strong problem solving and analytical thinking.
- Excellent communication of complex network concepts.
- Proactive mindset with ownership of systems and outcomes.
- Comfortable working in cross functional, distributed teams.
Benefits
- Flexible working and holiday entitlements.
- Discounted childcare in one of our nurseries.
- Wide range of discounts on high street retailers, grocery stores and holidays.
- Wellbeing resources supporting our teams.
Additional Information
- Inclusive employer - welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
- Pre employment checks include an enhanced DBS check.
- Role subject to safer recruitment practice.