Cloud Network Engineer

Secure Edge Architecture & Engineering Design and build enterprise-scale secure connectivity solutions using Azure Networking, Global Secure Access (GSA), Azure Firewall, Palo Alto Firewalls, Virtual WAN, VPN, Proxy, DNS, and Secure Service Edge (SSE) technologies. Drive modernization from traditional network and security appliances to cloud-native, software-defined platforms. Develop next-generation Secure Edge architectures supporting hybrid cloud and multi-cloud connectivity. Create migration strategies and execution plans for transitioning legacy networking and security services to modern Secure Edge platforms. Partner with Security, Compliance, Identity, Infrastructure, and Product Engineering teams to deliver secure and scalable solutions. Translate business and customer requirements into scalable engineering solutions. Evangelize engineering excellence, operational rigor, and security best practices across teams. AI-Driven Engineering & Automation Drive adoption of AI-powered engineering practices to improve operational efficiency, incident response, troubleshooting, and network lifecycle management. Partner with platform and engineering teams to identify opportunities for AI-driven observability, predictive analytics, root cause analysis, and network optimization. Develop and operationalize intelligent automation solutions for network provisioning, compliance validation, configuration management, and service monitoring. Contribute to the design and implementation of AI-enabled network operations and autonomous infrastructure management capabilities. Participate in on-call DRI rotations supporting Secure Edge and cloud networking services. Perform root cause analysis and drive long-term corrective actions. Collaborate with engineering and operations teams during critical incident response and service recovery activities. Work extensively with Layer 3 technologies including IPv4, IPv6, BGP, MPLS, HSRP, VRRP, VXLAN, and SD-WAN. Operate and troubleshoot large-scale environments using Cisco, Palo Alto, Arista, and Azure networking technologies. Execute proofs of concept, pilots, and operational readiness activities for new networking and security technologies. 5+ years technical experience in network design, development, and automation OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field AND 2+ years technical experience in network design, development, and automation. OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 1+ year(s) technical experience in network design, development, and automation. 5+ years of technical experience in network design, engineering, security, automation, and operations. 5+ years of hands-on experience with cloud networking and network security technologies. Azure Networking o Azure Firewall Palo Alto Firewalls o Azure Virtual WAN Global Secure Access (GSA) VPN Technologies DNS / DHCP Load Balancers IDS/IPS Proxy and Secure Web Gateway technologies Secure Service Edge (SSE) solutions Experience troubleshooting and operating large-scale cloud and enterprise networking environments using Cisco, Palo Alto, Arista, and Azure networking platforms. Ability to analyse, troubleshoot, and resolve complex networking and security problems. Experience with Global Secure Access (GSA), Secure Service Edge (SSE), or Zero Trust access platforms. Experience designing and operating large-scale enterprise cloud networking environments. Experience leading network modernization and cloud transformation initiatives. Azure Networking and/or Security certifications. Experience driving cross-functional engineering initiatives and influencing technical strategy.