Network Engineer Azure + Palo Alto Noida

About the Role We 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. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and manage Azure networking components including Virtual Networks (VNet), VNet Peering, Express Route, Azure VPN Gateway, Azure Firewall, NSGs, and Azure Load Balancer Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Palo Alto Networks firewalls (physical and VM-Series) including security policies, NAT rules, App-ID, User-ID, and Threat Prevention profiles Manage Palo Alto Panorama for centralized firewall policy management across multiple devices Implement and maintain site-to-site and remote-access VPN solutions using Global Protect Monitor network performance, conduct root cause analysis, and resolve network incidents within SLA timelines Collaborate with cloud architects and security teams to enforce zero-trust network access (ZTNA) principles Maintain network documentation including topology diagrams, IP address management (IPAM), and runbooks Participate in change management processes and ensure compliance with organizational security policies Required Skills & Qualifications 45 years of experience in network engineering with a robust focus on cloud and securit Solid hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure networking VNets, Hub-Spoke topology, Azure Firewall, Application Gateway, and Private Endpoint Proficient in Palo Alto NGFW administration PAN-OS, security/NAT policies, SSL decryption, Wild Fire, and Panorama Good understanding of routing protocols BGP, OSPF, and static routing in hybrid workplace Experience with SD-WAN concepts and hybrid connectivity (Express Route / IPSec VPN) Familiarity with network monitoring tools (e.g., Azure Network Watcher, SIEM integration Understanding of DNS, DHCP, and IP addressing in multi-cloud/hybrid setting Preferred Qualifications Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-7000) Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) Exposure to automation and scripting using Python, Terraform, or Ansible for network provisioning Experience working in ITIL-based environments with ticketing tools like Service Now. About the Role We 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. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and manage Azure networking components including Virtual Networks (VNet), VNet Peering, Express Route, Azure VPN Gateway, Azure Firewall, NSGs, and Azure Load Balancer Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Palo Alto Networks firewalls (physical and VM-Series) including security policies, NAT rules, App-ID, User-ID, and Threat Prevention profiles Manage Palo Alto Panorama for centralized firewall policy management across multiple devices Implement and maintain site-to-site and remote-access VPN solutions using Global Protect Monitor network performance, conduct root cause analysis, and resolve network incidents within SLA timelines Collaborate with cloud architects and security teams to enforce zero-trust network access (ZTNA) principles Maintain network documentation including topology diagrams, IP address management (IPAM), and runbooks Participate in change management processes and ensure compliance with organizational security policies Required Skills & Qualifications 45 years of experience in network engineering with a robust focus on cloud and securit Solid hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure networking VNets, Hub-Spoke topology, Azure Firewall, Application Gateway, and Private Endpoint Proficient in Palo Alto NGFW administration PAN-OS, security/NAT policies, SSL decryption, Wild Fire, and Panorama Good understanding of routing protocols BGP, OSPF, and static routing in hybrid workplace Experience with SD-WAN concepts and hybrid connectivity (Express Route / IPSec VPN) Familiarity with network monitoring tools (e.g., Azure Network Watcher, SIEM integration Understanding of DNS, DHCP, and IP addressing in multi-cloud/hybrid setting Preferred Qualifications Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-7000) Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) Exposure to automation and scripting using Python, Terraform, or Ansible for network provisioning Experience working in ITIL-based environments with ticketing tools like Service Now.