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Azure Network & Identity Engineer

Grand Rapids, MI 49525 | Fully Remote

Posted: 10/23/2025 Job Type: Contract Industry: IT Job Number: 26791 Pay Rate: $ 75.00 - $ 75.00

Job Description

Our client is a custom software development company out of Grand Rapids, Michigan, that exists to make software that humans actually like to use.

Type: Contract (1-2 weeks to assist in developing a Proof-of-concept)
Location: Remote

Overview
We are seeking an experienced Azure Network & Identity Engineer to establish foundational hybrid connectivity and identity infrastructure between on-premises and Azure environments. This engagement will focus on two primary deliverables — a secure Site-to-Site (S2S) VPN tunnel and a Cloud Active Directory Domain Controller — both designed to be reusable for future production implementation.

Responsibilities
  • Design, configure, and validate a secure Site-to-Site (S2S) VPN tunnel between an on-premises data center and Azure virtual network for encrypted data transfer.
  • Deploy and configure a Cloud-based Active Directory Domain Controller or Azure AD Domain Services instance integrated with existing on-prem AD.
  • Ensure successful DNS, authentication, and identity synchronization between on-prem and cloud environments.
  • Implement best practices for network security, access control, and compliance alignment (RBAC, NSG, Key Vault).
  • Provide detailed documentation and reusable configuration templates to support later phases of full implementation.
  • Collaborate with internal IT, cloud, and security teams to ensure alignment with existing infrastructure standards.

Job Requirements

Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in Azure networking and hybrid infrastructure projects.
  • Proven experience implementing S2S VPNs or ExpressRoute between on-prem and cloud.
  • Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Azure AD, and Entra ID synchronization.
  • Familiarity with Azure VNet configuration, routing, and network security groups (NSGs).
  • Understanding of security and compliance frameworks applicable to cloud connectivity (FIPS, NIST, etc.).
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills for handoff deliverables.

Deliverables
  • Functional, validated Site-to-Site VPN tunnel enabling secure data flow.
  • Deployed and operational Cloud Domain Controller, synchronized with on-prem environment.
  • Configuration and runbook documentation to enable re-use in subsequent phases.

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