Lead Network Engineer

Wolters Kluwer; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer (Network) to join their innovative team. This hybrid role offers the chance to manage a global cloud network, ensuring high performance and availability across over 150 locations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud networking and infrastructure as code, with a focus on Azure and AWS technologies. This position not only demands technical expertise but also leadership skills to guide a team in delivering high-quality projects. If you're ready to take on a hands-on role that impacts a global network, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in networking & cloud engineering.
• Expert level experience in managing public cloud network.
• Architecture and networking specialty certifications in Azure and/or AWS.

Responsibilities

• Manage & maintain global cloud network for high performance and availability.
• Lead a team of cloud network engineers to deliver projects on time.
• Monitor cloud network capacity and performance proactively.

Skills

Cloud Networking

Terraform

CI/CD

Azure DevOps

Network Security

Analytical Skills

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Azure

AWS

Terraform

Job description

NOTE: This is a hybrid position requiring 8 days per month at an approved Wolters Kluwer location.

The Global Business Services (GBS) Network Management team oversees and supports Wolters Kluwer’s Enterprise Network, spanning multiple public/private clouds, data centers, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Wolters Kluwer is on an exciting journey to move to a public cloud-based WAN using Infrastructure as Code, and it is looking for a Senior Cloud Engineer (Network) to be a part of the team. The Senior Cloud Engineer (Network) will be responsible for the management, maintenance, support, and development of the networking in Cloud, which will span over 150 global locations and is integral to the company's success. This is a hands-on role and presents an exciting opportunity for anyone with advanced expertise in cloud networking, and network technologies in general.

Responsibilities:

• Manage & maintain global cloud network for high performance, uptime, and availability.
• Maintain Infrastructure as Code. Codify and implement planned network changes through code deployments.
• Upgrade infrastructure via code changes as required to improve performance and address Tech Debt.
• Manage & tune observability for early, proactive identification and remediation of potential issues.
• Monitor cloud network capacity and performance and address issues proactively.
• Manage and respond to network incidents, escalating problems to appropriate team members or vendors as required. Troubleshoot and address cloud networking issues.
• Lead a team of cloud network engineers to deliver projects with high quality and in a timely manner.
• Assist in audit & compliance activities by providing required evidence and input.
• Lead periodic disaster recovery testing of the cloud network.
• Work collaboratively with other teams, departments, or vendors to ensure the network supports the organization's needs.
• Demonstrate flexibility in your approach, remain level-headed under pressure, and communicate effectively at different levels and across regions.

Qualifications:

• BS /MS or equivalent work experience
• 7+ years’ experience in networking & cloud engineering. Recent, expert level experience in managing public cloud network.
• Architecture and networking specialty certifications in Azure and/or AWS.
• High degree of expertise in Cloud networking - Virtual Networks, NSGs, Transit Gateways, DNS, Traffic Manager, Route 53, Express Routes, Cloud WANs etc.
• Hands-on expertise and experience with Terraform (or similar).
• Hands on experience in CI/CD & Azure DevOps.
• Experience in working with monitoring, complex troubleshooting & debugging, supporting public cloud networks.
• Experience in cloud network security technologies.
• The ability to work effectively and take initiative in a fast-paced, innovative environment demonstrating high energy, a sense of urgency, and decisiveness.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain a professional demeanor when handling complex network issues.
• Demonstrated experience with applying analytical skills to problem solve issues autonomously and collaboratively with external and internal partners.
• Excellent communication, ability to engage with leaders and executives to discuss issues, present alternatives, and provide status updates.
• Ability to lead other team members to achieve common goals.

Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.