Senior Azure Cloud Network Engineer

Location: Kochi, India (Hybrid)
Permanent – Full time

About Us:
Cyncly is a global technology powerhouse with 2,400+ employees and 70,000+ customers across 100+ countries. Cyncly transforms the way customizable products and spaces are imagined, designed, sold, managed and made. Our end-to-end software solutions connect professional designers, retailers and manufacturers to the world's largest repository of product content. Today, our business spans across the Kitchen & Bath, Furniture, Window, Glass & Door, and Flooring industries with operations in North & South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Africa.

Cyncly brings over 30 years of experience to deliver more value for our customers through an expanded portfolio of end-to-end solutions. Our global presence allows us to provide world-class support and sales with a local touch, providing the best possible customer experience.

Cyncly is now embarking on an exciting journey as we continue to expand through strong organic growth and complementary acquisitions, backed by leading growth private equity firms specializing in technology.

Build Your Career with Cyncly in Kochi
Kochi is Cyncly's newest hub, opening doors to exciting career opportunities across diverse functions. Here, you'll collaborate with global experts, engage in innovative projects, and grow in a culture that values innovation, flexibility, and continuous learning. With access to top mentors, excellent learning resources, and a flexible and autonomous working environment, you'll have everything you need to thrive.

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About the Role:
The Senior Azure Cloud Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, engineering, deploying, documenting, and managing Azure network solutions. This includes ensuring seamless connectivity between on-premises networks and Azure, configuring firewalls, switches and office and data networks and leading projects to deliver technical solutions. The role requires strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to meet business objectives.

Key Position Responsibilities Include:

• Lead the design, deployment, and management of Azure network solutions, ensuring connectivity between on-premises networks and Azure environments.
• Provide technical direction and coordination for cloud networking projects, ensuring service integration and management across global strategies.
• Develop professional diagrams, documentation, and operational standards, policies, and procedures for network solutions using industry-standard toolsets.
• Resolve complex technical network issues, providing clear communications to stakeholders and teams throughout the resolution process.
• Provide leadership and hands-on expertise in network engineering, driving the development of new technology standards and processes for cloud networking.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create strategic business and engineering solutions based on network requirements.
• Manage Azure infrastructure networks, including configuration of associated components such as Web Application Firewalls (WAF), Network Security Groups (NSG), Application Security Groups (ASG), and load balancers.
• Lead the development and implementation of cloud-based security solutions, including the design and configuration of firewalls, and security protocols.
• Build and manage network and host security groups for comprehensive technical and security analysis.
• Develop cloud network services and automation, using APIs and virtualization technologies.
• Communicate effectively with business and technical teams to gather requirements, share product features, and define network designs.
• Work in an agile and dynamic environment, adapting to changes while managing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, business partners, vendors, and technical teams.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, or equivalent experience in related field.
• 10-15 years professional experience in enterprise-level network administration, especially with Azure Networking, Cisco Meraki devices, and CheckPoint firewalls.
• Azure Network certifications (AZ-700) is required.
• Proven experience in designing, interconnecting, and supporting networks within Azure Regions and Availability Zones.
• Proven experience in designing and interconnecting networks within Azure, including Azure Regions, Availability Zones, and related connectivity frameworks.
• Extensive experience working with Meraki and CheckPoint Firewalls and security platforms.
• Deep knowledge of Azure's Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) offerings, including the configuration of associated network components (WAF, NSG, ASG, load balancers).
• Ability to manage and implement security and compliance strategies for cloud networks.
• Expertise in cybersecurity, network automation, and API integrations in cloud environments. (Platform as Code (PaC))
• Multi-vendor network experience and knowledge, with a strong understanding of network design and deployment practices.
• Experience working with various cloud-based networking tools and security services, including Cloudflare.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable solutions for stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in managing and driving cloud network services and security for dynamic business environments.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Highly self-motivated, self-directed, and attentive to detail.
• Excellent proficiency in English written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

Working for Us
At Cyncly, we're a global family that collaborates with humility and respect for one another. With more than 2,400 employees around the world, we not only recognize our diverse perspectives, we champion our different outlooks and firmly believe it to be what makes us better together.

You can expect to work in a supportive and nurturing environment, with experts in their fields who strive for quality and excellence without compromising others. We also believe in a flexible and autonomous working environment, focused on the continual growth of our employees.

Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and brilliance, so we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply to our roles.

That's who we are: A team that recognizes our strength is in working together to not only get things done, but also lead the industry with a bold approach that's dedicated to making our customers better. Come join us.