DevOps Engineer I (Azure Network Infrastructure)

ATS+Partners is hiring a DevOps Engineer I with strong Microsoft Azure networking expertise to support mission-critical cloud infrastructure initiatives.

Manage and lead in the orchestration of multi-discipline technologies for the resolution of complex problems; communicate with technology and business leaders for problem resolution and make recommendations for system enhancements as required.

• Provide 24x7x365 on-call network support for advanced troubleshooting, escalation and ticket resolutions on a rotating basis

• Design, deploy, and maintain cloud networking infrastructure in AWS, Azure, and GCP to support new and existing NYS agency application deployments in the cloud • Design, deploy, and maintain network virtual appliances as needed including Arista CloudEOS and Palo Alto PAN-OS with integrations into CSP network infrastructure (GCP NCC, AWS TGW Connect, etc.)

• Design and implement on-prem to cloud connectivity solutions as required by application needs in collaboration with ISO and network/application architecture teams • Assist with application design to ensure connectivity compliance with NYS ITS information security standards

• Collaborate and troubleshoot with direct cloud connectivity providers to develop solutions and solve problems

• Assist in the development of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) uniform cloud configuration, deployment, and backup solutions using Terraform

• Provide in-depth analysis on network performance using monitoring tools such as Zenoss, Splunk, Palo Alto Panorama, Arista Cloud Vision as a Service, NfSen, Ixia, Gigastor, Wireshark, etc.

• Ensure that network availability of cloud environments is maximized by overseeing Change Control procedures, code upgrades, network monitoring, installations, moves and changes, and troubleshooting complex issues.

• Oversee network monitoring to ensure maximum network availability.

• Participate in network performance analysis, training, and capacity planning. • Document all design and implementation work using Microsoft Visio

• Participate in knowledge transfer and training sessions with junior staff

• Occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

● Level I- Between three (3) and seven (7) years of experience as a DevOps Engineer
● Expert Microsoft Azure network infrastructure: VNets, subnets, NSGs, route tables, VNGs, Site-to-site VPN, ExpressRoute Direct, load balancers, logging, alerting, and troubleshooting.
● Advanced experience designing, implementing, and supporting hybrid Microsoft Azure connectivity.
● Proficiency in layer 3 routing including Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), VRFs, route maps, redistribution, NAT, subnetting, etc.
● Proficiency in Palo Alto PAN-OS including security policies, NAT policies, zones, routing, tunnels, upgrades, logging, and monitoring
● Working knowledge of cloud application platforms and their networking requirements (Kubernetes engines/services, serverless, etc.)
● Proficiency in Terraform to assist in the development of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD for uniform cloud configuration and backup solutions
● Proficient AWS network infrastructure: VPCs, subnets, security groups, route tables, Virtual Private GW, Transit Gateway, Cloud WAN, Site-to-Site VPN, Direct Connect, NACLs, load balancers, peering, logging, alerting, and troubleshooting.
● Proficient GCP network infrastructure: VPCs, subnets, firewall rules, VPC routing, Network Connectivity Center, Cloud Router, CloudVPN, Cloud Interconnect, CloudNAT, load balancers, private service connections, logging, alerting, and troubleshooting.
● Experience working with monitoring and packet capture/analysis tools such as Zenoss, Splunk, Palo Alto Panorama, Arista Cloud Vision as a Service, NfSen, Ixia, Gigastor, Wireshark, etc
● Proficiency in Microsoft Visio for solutions documentation
● Proficiency in Domain Name System (DNS) and managing split-brain public/private resolution designs

Benefits

Why ATS+Partners?
• High-impact cloud modernization initiatives.
• Flexible project-based consulting opportunities.
• Exposure to cybersecurity and infrastructure transformation projects.