Network Engineer

ABSOLUTELY NO C2C- W2 ONLY- GC and USC ONLY Azure Network Engineer - Contract-to-Hire (Remote) We are seeking an experienced Azure Network Engineer for a fully remote, 12-month contract-to-hire opportunity supporting enterprise hybrid cloud and networking environments. Responsibilities Design, implement, and troubleshoot Azure networking solutions in hybrid on-prem/cloud environments Support Azure networking services including VNets, NSGs, VPNs, ExpressRoute, Load Balancers, Application Gateway, and Network Virtual Appliances (NVAs) Configure and troubleshoot routing, BGP, software-defined networking, and connectivity from on-prem to Azure Work with both cloud-based and legacy physical network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers Utilize Terraform for infrastructure automation and deployments Perform hands-on troubleshooting, network optimization, and root cause analysis Required Experience Strong Azure networking experience in enterprise environments Deep understanding of routing, switching, TCP/IP, DNS, and hybrid networking Hands-on experience with: Azure ExpressRoute BGP routing VPN connectivity Software-defined networking Network Virtual Appliances Experience supporting on-prem and cloud network infrastructure Working knowledge of Terraform Strong troubleshooting and support background Preferred Azure Network Engineer certification Experience with enterprise firewalls and automation/scripting Details