Senior Azure cloud network Engineer

Hours:

36–40 hours per week, preferably across 5 days
Contract Type:  Payroll contract only – no ZZP/freelance
Duration:  Long‑term contract with possibility of extension
Language:  Dutch preferred

The Role  We are looking for an experienced  Senior Azure Cloud Network Engineer  to join a Connectivity & Security Infrastructure team responsible for the operation and continuous improvement of a complex hybrid infrastructure environment.
This is a highly hands‑on operational role requiring strong practical experience across  Azure networking, hybrid connectivity, network security and Kubernetes within the Azure ecosystem .
This is not a general Cloud Engineer position. We are looking for someone who can take ownership of network changes, troubleshoot complex incidents and contribute directly within a production infrastructure environment.

Key Responsibilities   Manage and support complex  Azure and hybrid network environments
Execute network changes across  on‑premises and Microsoft Azure infrastructure
Troubleshoot and resolve network incidents, outages and connectivity issues
Manage Azure networking technologies including  Hub‑Spoke architectures, VNets, NVAs and Express Route
Work hands‑on with  Check Point Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW)
Support and troubleshoot  Kubernetes environments within the Azure stack
Support application and platform teams with networking and connectivity‑related issues
Handle operational incidents, changes, service requests and technical tickets
Identify and implement improvements across networking and infrastructure
Contribute to Infrastructure‑as‑Code and automation initiatives
Take ownership of the stability and continuity of the environment
Collaborate closely with connectivity, security, cloud and platform engineers
Minimum  3+ years of hands‑on experience  managing complex Microsoft Azure environments and hybrid networks
Strong operational experience with  Azure Networking
Strong knowledge of:
VNets
Network Virtual Appliances (NVAs)
Express Route
Strong hands‑on  Check Point NGFW experience – mandatory
Practical  Kubernetes experience within a Microsoft Azure environment
Strong production troubleshooting and incident‑resolution experience
Good understanding of networking and network security principles
Experience working in operational/BAU infrastructure environments
Familiarity with  ITIL, Lean/Agile and Dev Ops  ways of working
Bicep
Python
YAML
Infrastructure as Code
Broader Azure security and connectivity technologies
Profile  You are a proactive and technically hands‑on engineer who takes ownership of problems and works effectively within a wider infrastructure team.
You are comfortable dealing with complex production environments, managing multiple priorities and taking responsibility for the continuity of critical infrastructure.
Strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset and a practical approach to problem‑solving are essential.
Important  This position is available  on a payroll contract only. ZZP/freelance candidates cannot be considered.
Candidates whose Azure experience is limited to occasional use, application‑level cloud work or purely project‑based implementations will not be suitable.
We are specifically looking for engineers with  strong operational Azure networking expertise, Check Point NGFW experience and Kubernetes experience within the Azure ecosystem .