Cloud Engineer

**Job#: 3025360**

**Job Description:**

**Azure Network Engineer**

**Client:** Chipotle

**Location:** 4 days onsite (Friday's are remote)

**Contract:** 12 months + (Possibility of extension of fulltime conversion)

The Azure Network Engineer will support and enhance the company's cloud-based network infrastructure, with a strong focus on Azure networking. This role is responsible for day-to-day Azure network operations including VNet configuration, VNet peering, private endpoints, DNS zones, and firewall management. The engineer will help offload routine operational tasks from the current sole Azure-focused network engineer, enabling increased focus on project and architectural work across the team. This role requires strong Azure networking expertise, familiarity with traditional networking fundamentals, and hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code---primarily Terraform.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Azure Networking Operations**

- Create and manage Azure private endpoints and private DNS zones.

- Configure and support VNets, VNet peering, subnets, and associated routing.

- Maintain and update Azure Firewall rules, policies, and configurations.

- Support Palo Alto firewall deployments both on-premises and in Azure.

- Manage Fastly CDN configurations and integrations within the Azure environment.

**Firewall & Security Management**

- Implement and maintain firewall access lists and policy updates.

- Support break-fix activities related to Azure Firewall and Palo Alto firewall issues.

- Perform MFT and firewall list updates as part of routine network operations.

**Infrastructure as Code (IaC)**

- Use Terraform to deploy and maintain Azure networking resources.

- Contribute to automation and IaC best practices to improve efficiency and consistency.

- Support infrastructure versioning, change control, and continuous improvement initiatives.

**Operational Support**

- Handle day-to-day network operations and troubleshooting across Azure networking components.

- Assist with L3 escalations from internal teams and from the restaurant support organization when needed.

- Ensure reliability and performance across the company's infrastructure backbone.

**Required Qualifications**

- Strong, hands-on experience with Azure networking services (VNets, VNet peering, endpoints, NSGs, Azure Firewall).

- Experience managing Palo Alto Firewalls in cloud and/or on-prem environments.

- Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code---specifically Terraform.

- Solid traditional networking background (routing, switching, firewall fundamentals).

- Experience with CDN solutions, preferably Fastly.

- Ability to handle break-fix issues as well as routine operational tasks.

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Knowledge of network automation, DevOps tooling, or CI/CD pipelines.

- Strong documentation and architectural diagramming skills.

*Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the Unit*