Cloud Networks Architect

This is a critical role in the IT and cloud network engineering team, where you will oversee the design, deployment, and management of private and public cloud networks.

Your primary responsibilities include:

• Developing and deploying strategic services and capabilities to enhance scalability, availability, performance, and adoption of modern technologies
• Providing input into architecture, strategy, and roadmaps, taking into account impact on customers and business objectives
• Designing, deploying, and managing secure and scalable cloud network architectures across private and public cloud platforms
• Maintaining the security, performance, availability, and health of the organisation's private and public cloud networks, including analysis, planning, and design
• Automating network provisioning and configuration management using tools like Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Leading and supervising a team of IT and Cloud network professionals, providing guidance, training, and coaching to enhance their capabilities
• Implementing and enforcing network security measures, including access controls, encryption, and vulnerability remediation
• Evaluating and recommending network technologies, solutions, and upgrades to enhance performance, scalability, and security

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

• Technical credibility and independent judgment and decision making
• Knowledge of IT Service Management processes and practices, and experience in implementing them, including adapting to emerging service models, as well as continuous improvement and delivery
• Experience in managing relationships with product and service vendors
• Understanding of Cyber Security and associated operational preventative and remedial measures
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, with strong ability to influence both IT and relevant business partners
• Strong people management skills
• Proven analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Deep understanding of IT and Public Cloud network topology concepts such as SD-WAN, coupled with knowledge of related infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balances
• Experience with cloud network security solutions like Cloud WAF (Web Application Firewall) or Cloud Firewall
• Experience with network function virtualisation (NFV) and software-defined networking (SDN) technologies
• Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, and/or other similar networks
• 8+ years of commercial experience in IT/Cloud Network Engineering, coupled with professional qualifications in Computer Science or Electronics Engineering
• Experience in project methodologies during large scale, complex, and critical projects
• Strong understanding of the telecommunications regulatory environment
• Ability to build strong relationships and maintain a rapport with supporting colleagues/team members, internal stakeholders, and 3rd party service providers
• Ability to work autonomously and within a small high performing team
• Ability to quickly learn new skills and adapt to a new environment
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to engage business and technology teams
• Act with integrity and show care for the people you work with
• Be an enabler, demonstrating leadership and help build a successful and respected team who add value and deliver services that make a difference

Working in this role will give you rewarding experiences and the opportunity to do extraordinary work. You will enjoy:

• Diverse and dynamic teams with a supportive and inclusive culture
• Supportive career development plans with comprehensive ongoing training, support, and development opportunities
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid working environment
• Generous leave benefits, including anniversary leave and purchased leave