Azure Network Engineer

Management Controls Inc. (MCi) is excited to welcome a talented Azure Network Engineer with expertise in Cloud Systems Administrator to join our innovative Infrastructure team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in designing and maintaining our Azure network infrastructure and taking on additional responsibilities related to Cloud Systems Administrator. We invite you to apply if you are passionate about optimizing cloud environments and implementing automation solutions.
The business is privately held, has been around for 30 years, services most of the Fortune 100, and is experiencing exponential growth, which will last into the next decade. In addition to the normal tech company benefits like stocked kitchens, an in-house gym, bonuses, and flexible PTO. The company also offers 100% paid healthcare. We believe in innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning to stay at the forefront of technology advancements. As we expand our operations, we seek a skilled and motivated Senior DevOps Engineer to join our talented team.
Management Controls is headquartered in Houston, TX. This position is open to candidates outside of Houston, within the contiguous U.S., that are able to work 100% remote.
Duties and responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage Azure-based network solutions, ensuring reliability, security, and scalability
• Configure and optimize Azure networking services, including Virtual Networks, VPN Gateway, Azure Firewall, Front Door, and Azure Load Balancer
• Manage Azure Entra ID, Group Policy, Sites and Services, Active Directory Connect, Federation, NTFS Permissions, DHCP, DNS
• Deploy and optimize Azure Infrastructure resources, such as Virtual Machine Scale Sets, Availability Sets, Network Security Groups, Storage Accounts, Managed Disks, and Azure Site Recovery
• Collaborate with architects and other Technology teams to integrate network solutions into the overall cloud infrastructure
• Maintain on-premise network administration of switches, firewalls, WAPs, etc
• Implement and maintain security measures to protect Azure-based networks and resources
• Perform Azure cost management, optimization and provide recommendations
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify and address vulnerabilities
• Utilize Azure monitoring tools to identify and resolve network issues proactively
• Optimize network performance by analyzing and fine-tuning configurations
• Provide advanced technical support for Azure network-related incidents and problems
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for Azure network configurations, processes, and procedures
• Develop and update network diagrams and topology documentation
• Implement automation scripts and tools to streamline network deployment and management processes
• Continuously seek opportunities for process improvement through automation
• Manage Azure-based IaaS infrastructure
• Manage AD, GP, Sites and Services, AD Connect, Federation, NTFS Permissions, DHCP, DNS
• Experience with Windows Patching (WSUS, SCCM, PatchManager, or other)

Requirements
The following skills represent the minimum requirements to be considered for this position:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Proven experience as a Network Engineer with a focus on Azure environments
• Proven experience as a Cloud Systems Administrator with a focus on Azure infrastructure
• Experience using Azure Cost Management and purchasing reservations
• Azure certifications such as Azure Administrator and/or Azure Solutions Architect are required
• Exposure to Azure DevOps, including pipeline creation, release management, and infrastructure as code (IaC)
• Strong expertise in Azure networking services, including Virtual Networks, VPN Gateway, Azure Firewall, and Azure Load Balancer
• Exposure to automation and scripting languages, especially PowerShell
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Dynatrace Experience for Network Monitoring is a plus

Soft Skills:

• Self-motivated and able to thrive in a results-driven environment
• Natural relationship builder with integrity, reliability, and maturity
• Ability to prioritize among competing tasks and requests
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Keen attention to detail and adherence to deadlines
• Teamwork and team player
• Strong interpersonal skill

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