Network Engineer (Azure + Palo Alto)

About the Role\nWe are looking for a skilled Network Engineer with hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure networking and Palo Alto security platforms. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and maintain robust, secure, and scalable network infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nDesign, deploy, and manage Azure networking components including Virtual Networks (VNet), VNet Peering, ExpressRoute, Azure VPN Gateway, Azure Firewall, NSGs, and Azure Load Balancer\nConfigure, manage, and troubleshoot Palo Alto Networks firewalls (physical and VM-Series) including security policies, NAT rules, App-ID, User-ID, and Threat Prevention profiles\nManage Palo Alto Panorama for centralized firewall policy management across multiple devices\nImplement and maintain site-to-site and remote-access VPN solutions using Global Protect\nMonitor network performance, conduct root cause analysis, and resolve network incidents within SLA timelines\nCollaborate with cloud architects and security teams to enforce zero-trust network access (ZTNA) principles\nMaintain network documentation including topology diagrams, IP address management (IPAM), and runbooks\nParticipate in change management processes and ensure compliance with organizational security policies\n\nRequired Skills & Qualifications\n4–5 years of experience in network engineering with a strong focus on cloud and securit\nSolid hands-on experience wit h Microsoft Azure networki ng — VNets, Hub-Spoke topology, Azure Firewall, Application Gateway, and Private Endpoint\nProficient i n Palo Alto NG FW administration — PAN-OS, security/NAT policies, SSL decryption, WildFire, and Panorama\nGood understanding of routing protocols — BGP, OSPF, and static routing in hybrid environment\nExperience with SD-WAN concepts and hybrid connectivity (ExpressRoute / IPSec VPN)\nFamiliarity with network monitoring tools (e.g., Azure Network Watcher, SIEM integration\nUnderstanding of DNS, DHCP, and IP addressing in multi-cloud/hybrid environment\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nMicrosoft Certifie d: Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-7000)\nPalo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engine er (PCNSE)\nExposure to automation and scripting using Python, Terraform, or Ansible for network provisioning\nExperience working in ITIL-based environments with ticketing tools like ServiceNow.