Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Azure Network Consultant to assist with a time-sensitive project involving the setup of site-to-site VPNs and routing traffic through Azure firewalls. The goal is to ensure that external partners can connect using non-private IP addresses while maintaining robust security and optimal network performance.
Key Responsibilities:
VPN Configuration:
- Design, configure, and implement site-to-site VPNs in Azure to connect external partners with the company’s network.
- Ensure secure and efficient routing of traffic between partner networks and internal systems through Azure.
Azure Firewall Setup:
- Configure and manage Azure firewalls to route traffic effectively and securely.
- Implement policies to route traffic from external partners via non-private IP addresses.
- Ensure compliance with security protocols and best practices for network traffic.
Traffic Routing and Network Management:
- Design traffic routing strategies that align with business and security requirements.
- Optimize network performance, ensuring low-latency and high-reliability connections for partner integrations.
- Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to traffic routing, firewall configurations, and VPN setups.
Security and Compliance:
- Ensure that all network configurations and traffic routing adhere to industry-standard security protocols.
- Implement necessary security measures to protect data integrity and confidentiality during partner connections.
Documentation and Knowledge Transfer:
- Document all configurations, network designs, and processes related to the project.
- Provide detailed handover documentation and knowledge transfer to the internal IT team for ongoing support and management.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Proven experience with Microsoft Azure Networking, including VPN setup and Azure firewalls.
- Strong knowledge of site-to-site VPN configurations and traffic routing in cloud environments.
- Expertise in Azure Firewall and Azure Virtual Network configuration.
- Experience with IP addressing schemes and managing traffic routing for external partners.
- Strong understanding of network security protocols and best practices for firewall management.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills to quickly resolve network issues.
- Ability to manage time-sensitive projects with high attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Azure certifications such as Azure Network Engineer Associate or Azure Solutions Architect.
- Familiarity with BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) for routing optimization.
- Experience working with external vendors and partners to implement secure network connections.
Project Scope and Timeline:
- This is a short-term, time-sensitive project with an immediate need for support. The consultant will work closely with our internal IT team to ensure timely delivery and successful configuration.
