DevOps Engineer I (Azure Network Infrastructure)

Albany, United States | Posted on 05/21/2026 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 High‑impact cloud modernization initiatives Flexible project‑based consulting opportunities Exposure to cybersecurity and infrastructure transformation projects #J-18808-Ljbffr