Cloud Network Engineer

Decskill, founded in 2014 as an IT Consulting Company, places paramount importance on its greatest asset: its people. Our main mission is to deliver value through knowledge and talent, and we achieve this by fostering a culture of excellence and investing in the development and well-being of our people. With over 600 dedicated professionals and offices in Lisbon, Porto, Madrid, and Luxembourg, Decskill operates across three core areas:

• DECSKILL TALENT: We believe that our people are key to our success. Through Decskill Talent, we empower our team to embrace the digital transformation challenges of our clients. We collaborate with clients to drive innovation, ensuring project success and business growth.
• DECSKILL BOOST: Equipping our team with the latest tools and methodologies, we optimize Time-to-Market and deliver innovative solutions exceeding client expectations.
• DECSKILL CONNECT: Our team collaborates closely with clients to implement and manage IT infrastructures that generate long-term value.

At Decskill, we believe that by nurturing and empowering our people to confront the challenges of digital transformation, we create value not only for our clients but also for our entire ecosystem, fostering a digital community dedicated to growth and progress.

We are looking for an Cloud Network Engineer!

Responsabilities:

Network Architecture & Design

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient network architectures across Azure and multi-cloud environments, including hybrid connectivity solutions.

Azure Networking Expertise

• Deploy, configure, and manage Azure networking services including VNets, Subnets, NSGs, Application Gateways, Load Balancers, VPN Gateways, ExpressRoute, AzureFirewall, and Private Endpoints.

Cloud Interconnectivity

• Design and implement secure connectivity solutions between on-premises, Azure, and GCP environments using VPN, ExpressRoute, Cloud Interconnect, and other hybridnetworking technologies.

Network Optimization

• Analyze network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to improve latency, throughput, and overall network efficiency.

Network Diagnostics & Troubleshooting

• Perform advanced network diagnostics using Azure Network Watcher, traffic analytics, and other monitoring tools to quickly identify and resolve connectivityissues.

Security Implementation

• Implement network security best practices including micro-segmentation, zero-trust networking principles, and secure network access controls.

Multi-Cloud Networking

• Design and manage network connectivity and routing between Azure and GCP, ensuring optimal performance and security across cloud platforms.

Kubernetes Networking

• Design and implement container networking solutions for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and other Kubernetes platforms, including CNI configuration, service meshimplementation, and ingress controllers.

Documentation & Standards

• Maintain comprehensive network documentation, topology diagrams, and establish networking standards and best practices.

Automation & Infrastructure as Code

• Develop and maintain network infrastructure using Terraform, ARM templates, and other IaC tools to ensure consistent and repeatable deployments.

Collaboration

• Work closely with security, platform, and application teams to ensure network solutions align with business requirements and security policies.

Incident Response

• Participate in incident response activities related to network connectivity and performance issues, providing expert-level troubleshooting and resolution.

Monitoring & Alerting

• Implement and maintain network monitoring solutions, configure alerting for network performance and availability metrics.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network engineering with at least 3 years focused on cloud networking.
• Proven experience with Azure networking services and architecture patterns.
• Experience with network diagnostics, performance optimization, and troubleshooting in cloud environments.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700).
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900).
• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Network Engineer (if GCP experience available) Plus.
• Cisco CCNP or equivalent networking certification Plus.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Plus.
• Deep expertise in Azure networking services (VNet, NSG, Application Gateway, Load Balancer, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, Azure Firewall, Private Link/Endpoints) Plus.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), DNS, and network security principles Plus.
• Experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools (Azure Network Watcher, Wireshark, tcpdump) Plus.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, ARM templates, Bicep) Plus.
• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Python, or Bash for network automation Plus.
• Experience with hybrid connectivity solutions and on-premises network integration Plus.
• Knowledge of network security best practices and zero-trust networking concepts Plus.
• Experience with Kubernetes networking, including Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) networking, CNI plugins, and container network troubleshooting Plus.
• Experience with GCP networking services (VPC, Cloud Load Balancing, Cloud CDN, Cloud Interconnect) Plus.
• Familiarity with network automation tools and orchestration platforms Plus.
• Experience with SD-WAN technologies and network virtualization Plus.
• Advanced Kubernetes networking knowledge including service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd), ingress controllers, and network policies Plus.
• Experience with network performance testing and optimization tools Plus.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements (GDPR, DORA) as they relate to network security Plus.
• Experience with multi-cloud networking patterns and best practices Plus.
• Familiarity with CDN technologies and global load balancing strategies Plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with ability to explain complex network concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Collaborative approach with experience working in cross-functional teams.
• Strong documentation skills and commitment to knowledge sharing.
• Ability to work under pressure during network incidents and outages.
• Continuous learning mindset to stay current with evolving cloud networking technologies.
• Good level of english.

If you’re interested in this job, please send your CV to cesaltina.abreu@decskill.com with reference “CA/CloudNetworkEngineer".

Thank You! 😊

Decskill is committed to equality and non-discrimination with all our talents. We recruit and promote talent, based on diversity and inclusion, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, race, nationality or any other form of discrimination incompatible with the dignity of the human being.