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.