MSM Technology, LLC is seeking a Lead Network & Cloud Engineer to serve as the senior technical authority and architectural owner for a hybrid network environment. You will be directly responsible for translating strategic goals into a secure, resilient, and high-performing network built on Cisco Meraki and Microsoft Azure.
What You'll Do
- Act as the ultimate subject matter expert for all Cisco Meraki and Microsoft Azure networking components.
- Design, document, and maintain a secure network architecture aligned with zero-trust principles for corporate and AV networks.
- Provide expert-level guidance on technology upgrades, system concepts, and forecasting.
- Serve as the final escalation point for all Priority 1 and complex multi-system network incidents, performing advanced root cause analysis.
- Lead the configuration, maintenance, and optimization of Azure cloud networking, including Virtual Networks, Network Security Groups, and Azure Firewall.
- Manage and troubleshoot hybrid connectivity, including VPN connections to Azure/AWS and Microsoft Direct Connect.
- Implement and manage Azure Firewall policies and rule sets, conducting periodic rule reviews to ensure a robust security posture.
- Oversee the integration of Azure network security logs with the client's SIEM, Azure Sentinel.
- Lead the implementation of advanced AIOps and machine learning capabilities for proactive monitoring and failure prediction.
- Oversee disaster recovery capabilities, including validation of automated configuration backups.
- Assess and recommend improvements for network redundancies across all critical components.
- Validate all hybrid connectivity paths and dependency chains following changes or incidents.
- Create and maintain high-level technical documentation, including topology diagrams and dependency maps.
- Provide technical mentorship and guidance to other members of the network support team.
- Contribute key technical data and analysis for monthly and quarterly performance reports.
What We're Looking For
- Expert-level knowledge and hands-on experience with Cisco Meraki and Microsoft Azure networking.
- Deep experience designing secure, segmented network architectures aligned with zero-trust principles.
- Proven ability to lead the design, optimization, and troubleshooting of complex hybrid cloud networks.
- Strong experience with Azure Firewall policy management, VPN connectivity, and network security log integration.
- Demonstrated leadership in incident escalation, root cause analysis, and providing mentorship.
- Excellent documentation skills for architecture diagrams and technical procedures.
Technical Stack
- Cisco Meraki
- Microsoft Azure
- Azure Virtual Networks (VNet)
- Azure Network Security Groups (NSGs)
- Azure Firewall
- VPN
- AWS
- Microsoft Direct Connect
- Azure Sentinel
- AIOps
Team & Environment
This Lead Engineer provides technical mentorship and guidance to the network support team.
Work Mode
This is a global role, with a location preference for candidates in the DMV Area.



