Azure Network Engineer

About Methods

Methods is a 100M IT Services Consultancy that partners with central government departments agencies and commercial organisations to deliver meaningful digital transformation. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based we combine expertise in transformation delivery technology and collaboration to create people-centred solutions that deliver lasting value.

Predominantly focused on the public sector whilst continuing to expand its private sector presence Methods combines deep consulting expertise with the capability and scale of the Alten Group which acquired Methods in 2022.

As part of our continued growth we are seeking experienced and technically capable Azure Network Engineers to design build secure and manage networking solutions across cloud and hybrid environments.

This role centres on Microsoft Azure networking services and supports the delivery of secure resilient and scalable connectivity for enterprise systems including virtual networks routing firewalls private connectivity load balancing and hybrid network integration.

The Azure Network Engineer carries out the following activities:

1. Azure Network Design & Implementation

Design Azure networking solutions that align to customer cloud strategies business outcomes and technical requirements.

Build configure and support Azure Virtual Networks subnets route tables network security groups application security groups and network interfaces.

Implement secure cloud and hybrid connectivity patterns including VPN Gateway ExpressRoute Azure Virtual WAN private endpoints and DNS integration.

Configure network security controls including Azure Firewall Web Application Firewall DDoS Protection NSGs and traffic inspection patterns.

Implement resilient application delivery and traffic management using Azure Load Balancer Application Gateway Front Door and Traffic Manager.

Apply secure-by-design principles across network segmentation routing connectivity monitoring and operational support.

Produce high-quality technical documentation including network designs configuration guides deployment plans and support handover materials.

Work closely with architects cloud engineers cyber security specialists and customer stakeholders to ensure Azure networking solutions are secure practical and deliverable.

2. Hybrid Connectivity Routing & Traffic Management

Build and maintain network connectivity between Azure on-premises environments third-party cloud platforms and SaaS services.

Configure and support routing peering hub-and-spoke network models virtual network gateways ExpressRoute circuits and VPN connectivity.

Implement private connectivity and name resolution using Private Link private endpoints DNS zones and resolver patterns.

Support integration with Azure services Microsoft 365 identity platforms security tooling and enterprise infrastructure.

Develop and support network segmentation routing policies connectivity standards and access control models.

Troubleshoot network connectivity routing DNS firewall latency packet flow and application access issues.

Ensure Azure network solutions support resilience scalability performance auditability and secure access to critical systems and data.

3. Network Security Governance & Operational Support

Configure network security policies firewall rules routing controls access restrictions and traffic inspection capabilities.

Implement secure-by-design patterns aligned to Zero Trust least privilege defence-in-depth and cloud security best practice.

Support network governance processes including naming standards tagging policy compliance change control audit reporting and cost management.

Establish monitoring logging alerting and operational support processes using Azure Monitor Network Watcher Traffic Analytics and related tooling.

Investigate and resolve network incidents connectivity failures firewall issues DNS problems and performance constraints.

Support testing release management migration activity and transition into live service.

Contribute to technical assurance reviews identifying risks dependencies and improvement opportunities across Azure network environments.

Maintain awareness of emerging network security threats Microsoft Azure networking updates cloud connectivity developments and industry best practice.

4. Collaboration & Capability Development

Work collaboratively with delivery teams architects cyber security specialists business analysts and customer stakeholders to translate requirements into secure Azure networking solutions.

Support pre-sales and discovery activity by providing technical input estimates and solution options where required.

Contribute to reusable Methods assets accelerators templates and delivery standards for Azure networking and cloud connectivity.

Share knowledge with colleagues and support the development of Methods wider cloud cyber security and Microsoft capability.

Desirable Skills & Experience

Proven experience designing implementing configuring or supporting Azure networking solutions.

Strong understanding of Azure networking services including Virtual Networks subnets peering route tables NSGs Azure Firewall Application Gateway and load balancing.

Experience with hybrid connectivity including VPN Gateway ExpressRoute Azure Virtual WAN DNS Private Link and private endpoints.

Knowledge of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP routing DNS firewalls NAT load balancing segmentation and traffic inspection.

Experience integrating Azure networking with Microsoft 365 identity platforms security tooling SaaS applications and on-premises infrastructure.

Understanding of Zero Trust network security least privilege governance audit compliance and cyber security best practice.

Ability to troubleshoot connectivity routing DNS firewall packet flow latency and performance-related issues.

Experience working in Agile delivery teams and producing clear technical documentation.

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Self-motivated collaborative and able to work across multiple client environments and delivery priorities.

Professional Qualifications (Desirable)

Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent would be advantageous

Cisco CCNA CCNP or equivalent networking qualification would be advantageous

Agile Practitioner Scrum Master PRINCE2 or equivalent delivery qualification

Why Join Methods

Opportunity to design and deliver secure resilient Azure networking solutions for complex cloud and hybrid client environments.

Work alongside experienced consultants architects engineers cyber security specialists and digital transformation professionals.

Access to continuous learning Microsoft certification support and professional development.

Be part of a collaborative people-centred organisation that values innovation delivery excellence and long-term customer relationships.

Contribute to the growth of Methods cloud cyber security Microsoft and network engineering capability across public and private sector clients.

This role will require you to have or be willing to undergo appropriate security clearance depending on client requirements.

By joining us you can expect:

• Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience
• Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society
• Strong inspiring and thought-provoking leadership
• A supportive and collaborative environment.

As well as this we offer:

• Development access to LinkedIn Learning a management development programme and training
• Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme
• Social Breakfast Tuesdays Thirsty Thursdays and Pizza on the last Thursday of each month as well as commitment to charitable causes
• Time off 25 days a year
• Pension Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
• Discretionary Company Bonus based on company and individual performance
• Life Assurance of 4 times base salary
• Private Medical Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
• Worldwide Travel Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)

Required Experience:

IC