Permanent Azure Network Lead - Insurance - The City, London - Hybrid (2 days on site)

My client a large insurance broker is looking to employ an experienced Azure Networking Lead. The role will be acting as the lead for Azure and cloud networking, supporting infrastructure/applications teams and supporting the overall Platform Services technology strategy.

Responsibilities

• Design, Implement and manage robust network solutions within Azure and across global offices.
• Identify, design, and document network and security initiatives in support of Enterprise Network, Wi-Fi, Unified Communications, and & Cloud solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and support to internal teams on network related matters.
• Prepare and develop recommendation reports and presentations.
• Reviewing HLD & LLD documents to make sure they align with Architecture standards.
• Documenting standards for best practices for outsourcing partners
• Develop technical solutions, keep abreast of vendor products and services available in the marketplace.
• Be the networking lead when working with IT partners and vendors.
• Participate and contribute to ongoing global networking projects.
• Participate and contribute to the Designs Approval Boards and Technical Design Authority
• Be part of the escalation team for any network related issues

Technical skills:

• In depth knowledge of Azure Cloud Networking, cloud first adoption experience.
• In depth knowledge of Azure WAN inc design and implementation.
• In depth knowledge of networking protocols, security architectures and encryption techniques.
• In depth knowledge of Azure Firewalls, NSG, App Gateway, IPS/IDS and VPN technologies.
• Skilled at writing HLD and LLD design documents.
• Good knowledge of Azure PaaS, SaaS and IaaS services.
• Relevant and up to date MS and Cisco Networking certification.
• Excellent Knowledge of Cisco technologies inc Meraki.
• Knowledge of FortiGate Firewalls.
• Excellent knowledge of routing technologies such as BGP, OSPF, HSRP.
• Excellent knowledge of SD-WAN technologies.
• Experience in deploying/implementing unified communication technologies.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex network related issues.
• Experience in ZTNA technologies is desirable.
• Provide technical guidance to the wider IT teams.
• Experience and knowledge of DevSecOps is a plus.

Essential

• Minimum 5 years working with Azure
• Minimum 5 years working with Azure Networking
• Minimum 5 years working with Azure Firewalls
• Must have experience with Paas,Saas and Iaas
• Minimum 5 years experience writing HLD and LLD documents