Azure Network Engineer

Job Summary: The Azure Network Engineer is a position that allows one an opportunity to apply their skills in a dynamic work environment while developing well-rounded competencies in ISN’s network infrastructure, products and services. The Azure Network Engineer will be responsible for managing and monitoring network traffic, managing networks, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and managing Azure DevOps build and release pipelines for network related IaC deployments, and assisting other teams with needed troubleshooting, access and monitoring.

Requirements:

• 3+ years in an Azure network engineer role
• 3+ years deploying, managing, supporting, and securing Microsoft Azure / cloud-hosted workloads
• 3+ years of demonstrated experience in automating deployments, server configurations, and creating DevOps related efficiencies
• Strong understanding of core networking and connectivity topics surround internet-based applications (DNS, load balancers, VPN, VLAN, etc.)
• Desire to lead projects, as well as be able to work in a team environment
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field from an accredited university and/or equivalent work experience
• Microsoft Azure certifications or equivalent work experience:
  o AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals) certification
  o AZ-700 (Azure Networking Associate) certification

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provision, manage, and operate Azure-based networking components and services using IaC (ARM templates, Azure Bicep, Terraform, Azure CLI, Powershell) for ISNetworld and Empower platforms, developers, and teams. Examples of services include Azure Firewall, Gateways, Connections, VPNs, ExpressRoutes, Virtual Networks, and more
• Provision, manage, and operate Azure PaaS and SaaS networking for Azure services that have separate firewalls and/or integrate with Azure Private Endpoint. Examples of services include Azure storage, Key Vault, Service Bus, and more
• Provision, manage, and operate Azure public IP addresses, Bastions, Network Security Groups, Application Security Groups, Route tables
• Proactively configuring security solutions and alerts; being responsive to alerts and monitoring for network security events
• Manage VNet peering, connectivity, gateway transit, BGP implementation, NAT/SNAT for platforms
• Create and manage observability processes and protocols for Azure workloads including Network Watcher, thresholds, triggers, action groups, ticketing system and web hook integrations. Monitor, troubleshoot, maintain, and report metrics on service and application issues (uptime, redundancy, latency, traffic, error rates, saturation, performance, usage, etc.)
• Develop, implement, and maintain relevant documentation, guidelines, checklists, and policies to promote continuous integration, ensure and improve data security, and reduce the possibility of “human error
• Be responsive to failures and issues as part of a 24/7 on-call rotation
  

ISN Benefits*

• 100% company-paid monthly insurance premiums for employees and dependents
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• 4% retirement matching 
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Paid time off
• 0-1 year – 15 day (pro-rated first year)
• 1-5 years – 20 days
• 5-10 years – 25 days
• 10+ years – 30 days
• Holidays – 13 paid holidays
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Complimentary parking space or monthly reimbursement for DART public transportation
• Team-building activities and events, including quarterly kick-off meetings and community volunteer day
• Matching charitable gift program
• Professional development & training opportunities
• Wellness Program: Focuses on community, financial, mental, nutrition, physical and social health
• Business casual, jeans allowed

*All benefits are subject to change with notice to the employee

Employees must be within a commutable distance to the Dallas, TX office and be willing to come into the office for required trainings, events, team activities, and meetings. 

All job offers will be contingent on successful completion of a drug screen and background check.

ISN does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position (such as H-1B visa sponsorship in the United States). Applicants for employment must possess work authorization/right to work without the need for sponsorship by the employer now or in the future.

ISN is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.