Cloud Network Architect
Zurich
- Schaumburg, IL Chicago, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Contribute to the successful deployment, management, and enforcement of security policies within our public cloud networking environment
- Design, implement, and manage the secure networking infrastructure within the ZNA public cloud environment, with a focus on adherence to security best practices and compliance requirements
- Participate in incident response activities, including troubleshooting and resolving security-related issues in a timely manner
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand networking requirements and translate them into effective solutions
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate network security automation and policy enforcement into CI/CD pipelines
- Monitor and analyze network traffic, security logs, and other relevant data to proactively identify and mitigate potential security threats and vulnerabilities
- Engineer, automate and orchestrate system provisioning and maintenance processes using modern cloud tools and technologies. Evaluate, design, and implement supporting technologies in alignment with global and local requirements.
- Perform system administration tasks including deployments, configuration, systems monitoring, troubleshooting, and support while innovating to automate as much as possible.
- Install, configure, maintain, and support applications and servers in public cloud environments.
- Perform operating system and software application installation, patching, and upgrades.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues reported by monitoring systems and submitted through the ticketing system. Fully document issues, actions taken, and steps for resolution.
- Initiate escalation process as appropriate while communicating progress and resolution to clients. Work with other teams to resolve problems and minimize escalations.
- Engineer and maintain operational processes and procedures.
- Focus on continued professional development to maintain knowledge and application of current industry best practices and security concepts.
- Exhibit an innovative mindset by suggesting improvements as well as engineering and implementing related recommendations. Strong desire to learn, implement, and teach others in new processes and technologies.
- Perform other tasks as defined, planned, and approved by leadership.
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology and 6 or more years of experience in the Information Technology area OR
- High School Diploma or Equivalent in Information Technology and 8 or more years of experience in the Information Technology area OR
- Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree in Information Technology and 6 or more years of experience in the Information Technology area
- Skilled and experienced Azure Cloud Networking Engineer with a strong focus on security and policy
- Proven experience as a network engineer, with a strong focus on designing and implementing secure public cloud networking solutions
- Experience in public cloud networking (Firewall, NSG rules, VWAN Hub, ExpressRoute/Direct Connect, Virtual Network/Subnet, Private Endpoint, Private DNS Zone/Route 53, Load balancer, Application Gateway)
- Familiarity with security frameworks and standards such as NIST, CIS, and GDPR
- Strong understanding of network security principles, protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP), and encryption technologies
- Experience with network security tools and technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and log management systems
- Demonstrated experience with software engineering, scripting, automation, and orchestration tools (Terraform, PowerShell, Ansible, GitHub)
- Demonstrated experience provisioning, configuring, and maintaining cloud computing services such as Azure and AWS.
- Demonstrated experience administering, monitoring, and maintaining both Microsoft and Linux server-based operating systems.
- Experience with monitoring tools such as Dynatrace and ThousandEyes.
- Occasional travel may be required.
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
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