Senior Network Cloud Engineer

Senior Network Cloud Engineer

Macclesfield, UK

Introduction to role:

The Senior Network Cloud Engineer will design and implement end-to-end network infrastructure automation capabilities that align with the strategic goals of the business and AZ IT. Are you ready to drive change and innovate in a dynamic environment?

Accountabilities:

• Develop network automation capabilities to meet specific technical requirements whilst integrating into all operational and business processes (e.g., change control, CMDB).
• Educate and promote automation techniques and technologies within Global Network Engineering.
• Develop and uphold technical standards for infrastructure and automation.
• Participate in the AZIT Network Architecture Review Board (NARB) governance framework to ensure overall design and implementation documentation quality meets expected standards.
• Produce high and low-level designs for Cloud Network Services like AWS/Azure/GCP and Network Security and Data Centre solutions to meet specific business requirements.
• Work across the organization to integrate with hybrid cloud infrastructure, end-user, and customer-facing technology teams.
• Support the transition of new automation workflows into production, working with operational teams to resolve any issues.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Expert knowledge of Infrastructure as Code, APIs, scripting, automated testing, network configuration templating, network security compliance, network controllers, and other aspects of network automation.
• Network Security, Segmentation & Zero Trust Architecture.
• Appreciation for established approaches in fixed and wireless network design and configuration.
• Must have experience in a similar role.
• Awareness of developments in the marketplace for manufacturing domain focus and potential impact on AZ.
• Ability to explain complex concepts to a variety of audiences.

Desirable Skills

We are also looking for candidates with experience in one of the below

 Network Automation and DevOps  

• Experience of API integration with common network platforms, controllers and business processes
• Scripting skills to interrogate and configure network devices using languages such ANSIBLE or Python
• Familiar with common data structures (JSON, YAML) and database technologies
• GitHub or equivalent SCM experience
• Familiar with Atlassian products and SNOW Nextgen products
• Knowledge of automated testing processes
• Experience of leading the implementation of complex first of type changes
• Experience with public cloud environments and public cloud networking components
• Knowledge of Terraform or ANSIBLE to work with public cloud infrastructure
• Experience with workflow orchestration and/or pipelines

Network Infrastructure

• Expert understanding of routing and switching fundamentals, ideally across Cisco or Ruckus technologies
• Demonstrate an expert understanding of networking protocols including TCP/IP and Ethernet protocols
• In depth knowledge of Palo Alto, Zscaler security technologies
• High level of technical knowledge and experience on devices to include general load balancing principles on F5 and NetScaler platforms.

Network Security

• Experiences in designing and configuring a Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) architecture including policies, profiling and posturing best practice
• Segmentation technologies
• Zero Trust architecture, principles and platforms
• Firewall Policy and ruleset optimisation, analysis and best practice
• Cisco StealthWatch and NetFlow experience
• Experience in a multi-vendor firewall environment consists of Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Cisco ASA, FirePower and Zone-Based Firewalls
• Expert working knowledge of Cisco Products; ASA, FirePOWER, ISE

Certifications:

Enterprise & Cloud Networking

• Cisco CCNP/CCIE Routing and Switching
• Cisco CCNP/CCIE Data Center
• AWS / Azure / GCP Cloud Specialty Certifications

Network Security

• CCNP/CCIE Security
• Any other Network Security Certifications
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

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Competitive Salary and Benefits on offer.

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