Azure Platform Network Engineer

Azure Platform Network Engineer Location: City of London (Hybrid) Contract: 3-6 months Rate: £680 per day (Umbrella - Inside IR35) Overview We are seeking an experienced Azure Platform Network Engineer to support a high-profile programme within a complex enterprise environment. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and securing Azure networking foundations to enable scalable, isolated, and secure AI and platform workloads.

This is a hands-on engineering role, ideal for someone with deep expertise in Azure networking, private connectivity, and network security operating at enterprise scale. Key Responsibilities

Design and implement Azure Virtual Network (VNet) architectures, including hub-and-spoke and VNet peering

Configure custom routing using User Defined Routes (UDRs)

Design and manage private connectivity solutions, including Private Endpoints, Private Link, and Azure DNS

Support hybrid connectivity via ExpressRoute and/or site-to-site VPNs

Implement and manage Azure Firewall, NSGs, and routing policies

Design and enforce secure network isolation patterns for platform and AI workloads, including:

VNet injection

Secure API Management (APIM) integration

Private access to Azure services

Troubleshoot complex network, routing, and DNS issues across environments

Collaborate with platform, security, and engineering teams to ensure alignment with security and compliance standards

Produce clear technical documentation and architecture diagrams

Skills & Experience Required

Strong hands-on experience in Azure networking (enterprise scale)

Proven experience designing hub-and-spoke architectures

Deep knowledge of

VNet peering and routing behaviour

User Defined Routes (UDRs)

Extensive experience with

Private Endpoints & Private DNS Zones

Azure Firewall and NSGs

Solid experience with ExpressRoute and VPN connectivity

Strong understanding of network isolation and security principles, particularly within sensitive environments

Experience supporting AI or data platforms in secure Azure environments

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, delivery-focused contract role

Desirable Experience

Experience working on AI platforms or AI mesh architectures

Understanding of Zero Trust networking principles

Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, Terraform)

Experience within regulated or security-sensitive environments

Why Apply?

Opportunity to work on a cutting-edge Azure and AI platform programme

Join a high-impact engineering team within a complex enterprise environment

Competitive day rate and flexible contract length (3-6 months)