Senior Network Architect – Azure presso Loginsoft Consulting LLC

Senior Network Architect – Azure

Location: Hyderabad, INDIA

Full-time Position

Role Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Architect with strong Azure expertise to design, implement, and optimize enterprise-grade network solutions. This role requires deep knowledge of cloud networking (Azure), hybrid infrastructure, security, and modern network architectures to ensure scalability, resilience, and performance across global environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of enterprise network solutions with a focus on Microsoft Azure.
• Define and document network standards, policies, and architecture blueprints for hybrid and cloud-native environments.
• Collaborate with cloud, security, and application teams to ensure secure, scalable, and compliant network solutions.
• Architect and optimize connectivity models: ExpressRoute, VPN, SD-WAN, Virtual WAN, and private peering.
• Oversee network security integrations including firewalls, WAFs, DDoS protection, NSGs/ASGs, and Zero Trust models.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to engineering teams on best practices in cloud networking and automation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Stay current with Azure advancements, networking trends, and security practices, bringing innovative ideas into the architecture roadmap.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 10+ years of network engineering/architecture experience, with at least 4+ years in Azure networking.
• Proven expertise in:
  • Azure networking services: ExpressRoute, Azure Virtual WAN, Load Balancers, Application Gateway, Traffic Manager, DNS.
  • Network design in hybrid/multi-cloud environments.
  • Routing & switching, firewalls, VPNs, SD-WAN.
• Strong understanding of network security principles (Zero Trust, IAM, encryption, segmentation).
• Hands-on experience with automation & IaC tools (Terraform, ARM, Bicep, Ansible, PowerShell).
• Familiarity with monitoring & observability tools (Azure Monitor, Network Watcher, Splunk, etc.).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Certifications:

• Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700)
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
• CCNP/CCIE or equivalent

Nice to Have:

• Exposure to other cloud providers (AWS/GCP networking).
• Experience with container networking (Kubernetes, Azure CNI, Istio, Calico).
• Knowledge of enterprise security & compliance frameworks (HIPAA, ISO, NIST, SOC2).