Cloud Network Engineer

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Job Details

Role Overview

The Cloud Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and handling the cloud-based networking infrastructure of an organization. This includes building secure, scalable, and highly available cloud networks that meet the organization's needs across Azure and AWS environments.

The selected candidate will integrate automation and orchestration practices, using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, and AWS CloudFormation to streamline network deployment and management!

Apply CI/CD methods to test, deploy, and roll out network changes and updates efficiently and consistently. Collaborate with cloud architects, security teams, and DevOps teams to optimize network performance across Azure and AWS platforms, while enabling rapid provisioning and scaling through automation.

Role Overview/Description

At Kantar, we are seeking a Cloud Network Engineer who will play a pivotal role in the design, implementation, and management of our Azure and AWS-based networking infrastructure! Your primary responsibility will be building secure, scalable, and highly available cloud networks that align with our organizational needs and business objectives. Working closely with cloud architects, security experts, and DevOps teams, you will ensure the robustness, security, and peak performance optimization of our Azure and AWS network architecture.

Your role will involve bringing to bear and leading network resources in Azure and AWS, using services such as Azure Virtual Networks, Azure Load Balancer, Azure Application Gateway, Azure Network Security Groups, as well as AWS VPCs, Elastic Load Balancers (ELBs), AWS Transit Gateway, and AWS Security Groups. You will demonstrate standard methodologies for network security, performance, and reliability, ensuring seamless integration with other cloud and on-premises systems.

Your role will involve implementing automation and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) principles for efficient network configuration and management. You will work with tools such as Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, CloudFormation, or Ansible. Additionally, you will drive continuous improvement by integrating CI/CD methodologies to automate network deployment and updates. This will ensure faster and more reliable network provisioning across both Azure and AWS environments.

Drive continuous improvements and innovations within our multi-cloud infrastructure by understanding Azure's and AWS's networking capabilities, automation techniques, and CI/CD practices.

Role Requirements & Capabilities

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may also be considered.

• Certifications in Azure, AWS, and networking technologies are highly desirable (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate, AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty).

• Demonstrated ability in network engineering, with a focus on cloud networking within Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments.

• Confirmed hands-on experience with Azure networking services (e.g., Virtual Networks (VNets), Load Balancers, Azure Firewall) and AWS networking services (e.g., VPCs, Elastic Load Balancers (ELBs), Route 53, Direct Connect).

• Proven expertise in hybrid cloud and multi-region environments, ensuring seamless connectivity across both Azure, AWS, and on-premises systems.

• Experience with automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates to automate network provisioning and management in multi-cloud environments.

• Knowledge and practical experience with CI/CD methodologies for networking infrastructure across Azure and AWS, ensuring streamlined and automated deployments.

• Deep understanding of networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, DNS, VPN) applicable in Azure and AWS cloud environments.

• Proficiency in standard methodologies for network security, encompassing Network Security Groups (NSGs), Azure DDoS Protection, AWS Shield, and AWS Web Application Firewall (WAF).

• Solid experience with Azure ExpressRoute, AWS Direct Connect, and VPN Gateway for establishing secure connections between on-premises and cloud networks.

• Proficiency with monitoring and troubleshooting tools like Azure Monitor, AWS CloudWatch, Network Watcher, and VPC Flow Logs for analyzing and resolving network performance issues.

• Working knowledge of DevOps principles, including experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control (e.g., Git), and automation in both Azure and AWS cloud networking contexts.

• Problem-solving: ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex networking issues in real time, in both Azure and AWS.

• Adaptability: comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and keeping up with constantly evolving cloud technologies across multi-cloud platforms.

• Collaboration: work effectively in cross-functional teams, sharing insights and solutions with other teams across both Azure and AWS.

• Diligent: demonstrates a strong focus on accuracy, especially when handling configurations and security settings in multi-cloud environments.

Why join Kantar?

We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And by amplifying our in-depth expertise of human understanding alongside ground-breaking technology, we can help brands find concrete insights that will help them succeed in our fast-paced, ever shifting world.

And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you’re not an exact match, we’d love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.

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Portugal

Why join Kantar?

We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And by amplifying our in-depth expertise of human understanding alongside ground-breaking technology, we can help brands find concrete insights that will help them succeed in our fast-paced, ever shifting world.

And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you’re not an exact match, we’d love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.