Cloud Network Engineer (Azure)

SGS; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 42.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SGS, the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company, seeks a Cloud Network Engineer to anchor global Azure networking services within the IT Production team. You will design, deploy, and operate Azure networking components to support secure, high‑performance connectivity across regions.

As a Level 3 escalation expert, you’ll drive improvements, collaborate with security and engineering teams, and ensure alignment with governance and Zero Trust principles.

Formación

• Teamwork and collaboration with stakeholders.
• Calm and effective handling of crisis situations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with practical judgment.
• Delivers results and drives improvement.

Responsabilidades

• Operate and continuously improve SGS’s global cloud network services, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Act as the focal point for Cloud Network Engineering expertise and collaborate across IT teams, stakeholders, and global regions.
• Support the Network Lead in implementing the global cloud network strategy and onboarding key cloud network initiatives into operations.
• Design, deploy, optimize, and operate Azure networking services, including VNets, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, Azure Firewall, Application Gateway/WAF, Private Endpoints, and Virtual WAN.
• Evaluate and leverage modern cloud‑native networking technologies to enhance service performance and architecture.
• Provide Level 3 support for cloud and hybrid network incidents, driving resolution with service providers to meet SLAs.
• Collaborate with security, engineering, and integration teams to proactively resolve issues and strengthen global cloud and hybrid connectivity.
• Support Change, Problem, and Incident Management processes and participate in governance, architecture, and planning discussions.
• Build strong working relationships across operational and non-operational teams and uphold SGS’s Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.

Conocimientos

Strong teamwork and collaboration

Calm under pressure

Analytical and problem‑solving

Results-driven

Educación

Computer Engineering

Information Systems

Herramientas

Terraform

Bicep

Descripción del empleo

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Our brand promise – “when you need to be sure” – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and a portfolio of trusted specialized brands, including Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign and Nutrasource.

TheCloud Network Engineerwill serve as the technical anchor for SGS’s global cloud networking services, ensuring secure, reliable, and high‑performance connectivity across theAzure environment.Acting as the focal point for Cloud Network Engineering activities, this role bridges architectural network design with hands‑on operational excellence. As aLevel 3escalation expert, the engineer supports global delivery teams by driving continuous improvement across cloud networking, security, governance, and hybrid connectivity.

You will join theIT Production team,an internationally distributed organization responsible for delivering and supporting SGS’s global network and cloud networking services. The team ensures resilient, scalable, and secure network operations worldwide and reports to the Global Head of Network Services. As part of this global unit, you will help operate and evolve enterprise‑grade cloud network services that support SGS business operations across all regions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and continuously improve SGS’s global cloud network services, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Act as the focal point for Cloud Network Engineering expertise and collaborate across IT teams, stakeholders, and global regions.
• Support the Network Lead in implementing the global cloud network strategy and onboarding key cloud network initiatives into operations.
• Design, deploy, optimize, and operate Azure networking services, including VNets, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, Azure Firewall, Application Gateway/WAF, Private Endpoints, and Virtual WAN.
• Evaluate and leverage modern cloud‑native networking technologies to enhance service performance and architecture.
• Provide Level 3 support for cloud and hybrid network incidents, driving resolution with service providers to meet SLAs.
• Collaborate closely with security, engineering, and integration teams to proactively resolve issues and strengthen global cloud and hybrid connectivity.
• Support Change, Problem, and Incident Management processes and participate in governance, architecture, and planning discussions.
• Build strong working relationships across operational and non-operational teams and uphold SGS’s Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.

• Tertiary or higher education inComputer Engineering,Information Systems, or a related field.
• Azure certification(AZ‑700, AZ‑104, or AZ‑305).
• Minimum3+ years’ experienceinAzure Cloud Networkingin large‑scale environments.
• Strong proficiency incloud and hybrid network architectures, includingAzurehub/spoke,Virtual WAN,routing,BGP,DNS,network security, andZero Trust.
• Experience integrating Azure withon‑premises environments.
• Hands‑on experience withIaCtools (Terraform or Bicep).
• Experience working inengineeringorNOC/SOCoperational environments.
• Excellent communication skills inEnglishand experience working withinternational teams.

Skills

• Strong teamwork and stakeholder collaboration.
• Effective under pressure; able to manage crisis situations calmly.
• Solid analytical and problem‑solving abilities with practical judgment.
• Delivers results and drives improvement.

Nice to Have

• Networking certifications (CCNP,CCIE,JNCIP‑ENT,Network+).
• Certifications inAWSorGCP Networking.
• Knowledge ofCloud Securitymodels (SASE/SSE).
• ITIL Foundationcertification.
• Additional languages.

Why SGS?

• Join a globally recognized and stable company, a leader in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry.
• Enjoy a flexible schedule and a hybrid work model.
• Access continuous learning opportunities through SGS University and Campus.
• Collaborate in a multinational environment with colleagues from various continents.