Cloud Network Engineer (Azure)

TL;DR

Cloud Network Engineer (Azure): Architecting and operating secure, multi-region cloud networking for a high-scale agentic AI platform with an accent on network security, Kubernetes cluster networking, and zero-trust controls. Focus on designing isolated, auditable network infrastructure for AI-native workflows and automating security operations using Terraform and AI tooling.

Location: Lisbon, Portugal (Hybrid)

Company

hirify.global is a leader in Vertical AI SaaS solutions for professional services firms, leveraging strategic partnerships with Microsoft to transform industry workflows.

What you will do

• Architect and operate Azure and AWS network infrastructure across multiple regions.
• Design network security for agentic workloads, including isolation, segmentation, and egress control.
• Build and maintain cluster networking for a rapidly growing Kubernetes fleet.
• Define network infrastructure as code using Terraform.
• Support and harden Azure Entra ID integration and authentication.
• Leverage AI for anomaly detection, alerting, and automated runbooks.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience with Azure cloud networking.
• Strong networking fundamentals including DNS, routing, firewalls, and VNet/VPC.
• Experience designing cloud network security and zero-trust controls.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes networking (CNI, ingress/egress, network policies).
• Proficiency in identity and authentication systems like Azure Entra ID.
• Automation-first mindset with experience in infrastructure as code.

Nice to have

• Experience scaling networks across large Kubernetes fleets.
• Knowledge of service mesh technologies like Istio, Linkerd, or Cilium.
• Experience with AWS networking.
• Familiarity with observability tools like Prometheus or Grafana.
• Experience securing AI or ML workloads at the network layer.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work system with flexible hours.
• State-of-the-art office facility in Lisbon near Gare do Oriente.
• Competitive compensation including base pay, variable pay, and equity.
• Generous paid leave policies including parental, marriage, and bereavement leave.
• Reimbursement for continuing education and training.
• One-time home office stipend and meal allowance.