Cloud Network & Security Engineer (Akamai & Azure)

## The Company ##

**We don't exclusively manufacture legendary watches; we keep in time with technology!**

The Swatch Group Services' IT division plays a key role in the digital transformation of a global leader in watchmaking.

At the heart of innovation, you will help design high-performing technological solutions serving iconic brands.

For our growing Network & Security Team, we are looking for a

**Cloud Network & Security Engineer (Akamai & Azure)**

## The Job ##

**In this role, you will :**

* Design, deploy, and optimize **Akamai** solutions (Ion, Image Manager, Kona Site Defender, EdgeWorkers) to ensure high performance, availability and security

* Implement **edge caching strategies, traffic offload, acceleration techniques, and bot management** capabilities to improve web performance and security

* Design and maintain **Azure networking services** including Virtual Networks, Hub & Spoke architectures, Virtual WAN, Azure Firewall, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, Application Gateway, and Load Balancers

* Implement and manage **Azure Landing Zones** aligned with governance, security, and connectivity standards

* Design and maintain **Azure routing**, network segmentation, and hybrid connectivity solutions across cloud and on-premises environments

* Manage security controls across Akamai and Azure platforms, including **WAF, DDoS protection, firewall policies, and private connectivity**

* Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and security teams to integrate CDN, cloud, and network services

* Develop and maintain **automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and CI/CD solutions **

* Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize CDN, cloud, and network services

* Contribute to technical standards, governance, and best practices for **cloud networking, security, and hybrid infrastructures**

## Your Profile ##

* Strong knowledge of Azure networking services and cloud connectivity architectures

* Strong understanding of enterprise networking concepts including routing, switching, VPN technologies, DNS, load balancing, and network segmentation

* Experience with Azure Landing Zone design and implementation

* Good knowledge of network security technologies including firewalls, VPN, WAF, and DDoS protection

* Experience with CDN technologies (Akamai or equivalent solutions) and CI/CD platforms such as Azure DevOps, GitLab CI, or equivalent

* Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, Ansible) and scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

* Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills across cloud, network, and security domains.

## Professional Requirements ##

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science

* Minimum 5 years of professional experience in cloud networking, network security, CDN, or infrastructure engineering

* Effective communication across technical and non-technical teams

* Detail-oriented and precise in execution

* Certifications such as Azure Network Engineer (AZ-700), Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500), Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305), Palo Alto PCNSE, and Akamai Certified Professional are a plus

## How to Communicate ##

* Fluent in English and French

* German is an asset

* Any other language is welcome

## Contact ##

Aliénor Dro

Job location

Longue-Rue / Länggasse 85

2504 Biel/Bienne (Bern)

Switzerland

Company address

The Swatch Group Services Ltd

Chemin du Long-Champ 119

CH-2504 Bienne

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