Azure Network Engineer - LRS

Looking for more than just an assignment? We're looking for you! This isn't just another assignment, but a real opportunity and a challenge for the right person. LRS Consulting Services is seeking an Azure Network Engineer for a contract-to-hire (with option for fully remote work) opportunity with our financial client in the west suburbs of Chicago, IL!

LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We've built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we're very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you!

The Azure Network Engineer will:

• Be responsible for managing network infrastructures on Microsoft Azure
• Plan, deploy, and configure virtual networks, subnets, and VPN gateways to support cloud-based applications and workloads.
• Manage Network Security Groups (NSGs) and Application Gateways to monitor and secure network traffic.
• Implement Azure network security best practices, including firewall configurations, DDoS protection, and encryption protocols.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve Azure network issues
• Configure and monitor load balancers, express routes, and virtual WAN for optimal traffic flow and application performance.
• Integrate on-premises network with Azure cloud environment using VPN or ExpressRoute for hybrid network models.
• Maintain thorough documentation on network configurations, diagrams, and processes.
• Implement networking best practices, ensuring compliance with internal policies and industry standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 4 years of experience in network engineering, with a focus on Azure networking.
• Expertise in Azure Virtual Networks, NSGs, and virtual Firewall. 
• Expertise in Cisco routing, switching, and firewalls.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of network security best practices 
• Candidate must be able to effectively communicate in English (written & verbal)
• Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employer
• Corp to Corp candidates will not be considered

LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship, status or protected veteran status