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 a Cloud Network Engineer.

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.

Qualifications

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)

Preferred:

Google Cloud Professional Cloud Network Engineer (if GCP experience available)

Cisco CCNP or equivalent networking certification

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Technical Skills

Deep expertise in Azure networking services (VNet, NSG, Application Gateway, Load Balancer, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, Azure Firewall, Private Link/Endpoints)

Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), DNS, and network security principles

Experience with network monitoring and diagnostic tools (Azure Network Watcher, Wireshark, tcpdump)

Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, ARM templates, Bicep)

Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Python, or Bash for network automation

Experience with hybrid connectivity solutions and on-premises network integration

Knowledge of network security best practices and zero-trust networking concepts

Experience with Kubernetes networking, including Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) networking, CNI plugins, and container network troubleshooting

Experience with GCP networking services (VPC, Cloud Load Balancing, Cloud CDN, Cloud Interconnect)

Familiarity with network automation tools and orchestration platforms

Experience with SD-WAN technologies and network virtualization

Advanced Kubernetes networking knowledge including service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd), ingress controllers, and network policies

Experience with network performance testing and optimization tools

Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements (GDPR, DORA) as they relate to network security

Experience with multi-cloud networking patterns and best practices

Familiarity with CDN technologies and global load balancing strategies

Soft Skills

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

Key Performance Indicators

Network uptime and availability metrics

Mean time to resolution (MTTR) for network incidents

Network performance optimization achievements

Successful implementation of network automation and IaC practices

Compliance with security and regulatory networking requirements

Knowledge transfer and documentation quality metrics

Lisboa, Portugal | Full-time | Hybrid | NET2501A

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cloud Network Engineer with deep expertise in Azure networking, cloud interconnectivity, and multi-cloud environments. The successful candidate will beresponsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing network infrastructure across Azure and multi-cloud environments, with a focus on performance, security, and reliability. Experience with GCP networkingis highly valued as we expand our multi-cloud strategy. This role requires strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills to maintain optimal network performance and connectivity. You will integrate a strong andinnovative team that has been supporting the migration of both traditional and new workloads to a cloud environment since 2019.