Job Description
Azure Platform Network Engineer
Location: City of London (Hybrid)Contract: 3-6 monthsRate: £680 per day (Umbrella - Inside IR35)
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Azure Platform Network Engineer to support a high-profile programme within a complex enterprise environment. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and securing Azure networking foundations to enable scalable, isolated, and secure AI and platform workloads.
This is a hands-on engineering role, ideal for someone with deep expertise in Azure networking, private connectivity, and network security operating at enterprise scale.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and implement Azure Virtual Network (VNet) architectures, including hub-and-spoke and VNet peering
* Configure custom routing using User Defined Routes (UDRs)
* Design and manage private connectivity solutions, including Private Endpoints, Private Link, and Azure DNS
* Support hybrid connectivity via ExpressRoute and/or site-to-site VPNs
* Implement and manage Azure Firewall, NSGs, and routing policies
* Design and enforce secure network isolation patterns for platform and AI workloads, including:
o VNet injection
o Secure API Management (APIM) integration
o Private access to Azure services
* Troubleshoot complex network, routing, and DNS issues across environments
* Collaborate with platform, security, and engineering teams to ensure alignment with security and compliance standards
* Produce clear technical documentation and architecture diagrams
Skills & Experience Required
* Strong hands-on experience in Azure networking (enterprise scale)
* Proven experience designing hub-and-spoke architectures
* Deep knowledge of:
o VNet peering and routing behaviour
o User Defined Routes (UDRs)
* Extensive experience with:
o Private Endpoints & Private DNS Zones
o Azure Firewall and NSGs
* Solid experience with ExpressRoute and VPN connectivity
* Strong understanding of network isolation and security principles, particularly within sensitive environments
* Experience supporting AI or data platforms in secure Azure environments
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, delivery-focused contract role
Desirable Experience
* Experience working on AI platforms or AI mesh architectures
* Understanding of Zero Trust networking principles
* Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, Terraform)
* Experience within regulated or security-sensitive environments
Why Apply?
* Opportunity to work on a cutting-edge Azure and AI platform programme
* Join a high-impact engineering team within a complex enterprise environment
* Competitive day rate and flexible contract length (3-6 months)