Network and Cloud Engineer
Network and Cloud Engineer
POSITION PURPOSE SUMMARY :
Our client is a Global Non-Profit organization whom is undergoing a complete Technology Transformation. The primary purpose of the Network & Cloud Engineer is to ensure that the organization uses Network & Cloud systems in an appropriate way to achieve its strategic goals.
The Network & Cloud Engineer will exercise influence and impact across the enterprise in promoting networking standards, design, and Cloud governance policies.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES : STRATEGIC
- Deep understanding of Cloud design patterns, Cloud Native Architecture and principles, cloud operations and cloud security models
- Deep understanding of Network design solutions, operations & services Firewalls, Switches, Access Points, VPN, etc. Architecture principles, operations and security models
- Navigate across the organization as a recognized technical expert who will introduce Azure (incl Multi-Cloud solutions) capabilities and advocate for the adoption of new, standards and policies within the organization.
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of network & cloud services : Application integration, functions, Cloud Databases, data warehouse and analytics, Machine Learning, Developer Tools, Security and identity management.
- Validate solution design for strategic initiatives, from Network and Azure capabilities perspective.
- Prepare Networking and Azure & Multi-Cloud models, roadmaps, blueprints and work with IT Leadership to establish strategy and define priorities.
- Lead strategic transformational initiatives for Azure, evaluate technologies and tools, provide technical oversight over RFP processes with an Azure component.
- Lead the program-wide Azure vision while advising and articulating strategies on enabling business capabilities.
SOLUTION IMPLEMENTATION
- Work with technology vendors and system integrators to define and implement solutions.
- Understand Networking and Azure products and vendor strategies, and the organization’s preferences.
- Influence the organization to accomplish goals and satisfy business needs through technology.
- Communicate with business and technology leaders, both within and outside the organization.
- Oversee IT procurement plans for compliance with cloud standards and plans.
- Keep abreast of development in current trends and capabilities pertaining to the non-profit sector.
- Integrate requests from various business areas and determine overlaps and impacts to other business areas.
- Provide guidance on Azure best practices, standards, architecture and design, and technology education.
GOVERNANCE
- Examine and enforce opportunities to provide use or reuse of new or existing capabilities across the organization.
- In-depth understanding of appropriate Azure technologies, in areas such as computer services, identity, storage services, messaging and mobile services.
- Develop methods and techniques for modeling technology.
- Communicate to the architecture and IT teams architectural decisions, plans, goals and strategies.
- Identify and confirm technical design risks and develop mitigating approaches in coordination with the architecture team.
- Oversee cloud design work and provide direction and guidance to the architecture and IT teams.
- Provide expertise and counsel; ensuring teams and business understand the options and technology choices in support of their business initiatives.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS : Education, Qualifications and Certifications :
- A university degree in computer science or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of Azure Cloud technologies including computer services, identity, storage services, messaging and mobile services.
Certifications an asset.
Knowledge of modern IAM, middleware / ESB, SOA / micro-service architecture, network architecture, server architecture and asset management / CMDB solutions required.
Certifications an asset.
- 8+ years of experience in Azure Cloud design & management, including experience with large scale implementations.
- 8+ years of experience in a formal technical Cloud Solution Specialist role in a complex development organization.
- 8+ years of experience in Network design & management, including experience in large scale implementations.
- Experience in leading technology transformation initiatives.
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Azure Cloud architecture best practices and methods.
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft services, applications and tools, including Active Directory Services ( AD Connect Sync, etc.)
- Extensive knowledge of ServiceNow products, including asset management and operations management
- Extensive experience in design and development of Azure cloud solutions, including computer services, identity, storage services, messaging and mobile services.
- Experience with Cloud Application Integration - SalesForce, Mulesoft & Workday Cloud Infrastructure & Integration Administration (is an asset)
- Working knowledge of Infrastructure Networking Firewalls, Switches, etc. (Fortinet experience an asset)
- Exceptional communication, negotiation and organizational skills specifically including the ability to define and present complex l.
T. strategies and directions to both IT and business staff including executives.
- Extensive experience in implementing technology architecture processes and governance frameworks.
- Ability to oversee organization’s IT cloud solution needs for all domains.
- Expert in leading edge Azure Cloud services and solutions who can enable a net new enterprise level solution and drive platform adoption.
- Expert understanding of data driven system integration (web services and ETL / batch jobs), defining integration patterns, and leading work with APIs to enable integration.