Network and Cloud Architect Lisboa

Network and Cloud Architect
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

We are seeking a highly skilled Network and Cloud Architect to support the development and implementation of a
- generation,
- oriented network and hybrid cloud infrastructure.

You will work within a dynamic, international environment, collaborating with
- functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data on regional data centers and satellite sites across the EU.
• Participate in design workshops to define:
• Cloud connectivity strategies
• Data center interconnection (WAN/MAN)
• Routing architecture
• Assess current solutions and constraints.
• Develop a
  - level Target Operating Model (To
  M).
• Create a roadmap and budget plan, identifying
  - value quick wins.
• Draft RFPs/RFQs and assist in vendor evaluation.
• Build evaluation grids and analyze vendor proposals.
• Support bid defense sessions and executive presentations.
• Prepare Low-Level Designs (LLD) and refine the To
  M.
• Support rollout planning and execution across selected European locations.

Qualifications:

• At least 8 years of experience in Network Architecture within international, matrixed organizations.
• Proven track record in
  - scale architecture, standardization, and transformation initiatives.
• Deep expertise in:
• Data Center and Cloud Network technologies
• Cloud peering and connectivity (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC) technologies (ACI, NSX-T)
• Network Security (SASE, VPN, Firewalls, Web Gateways, Segmentation, Cisco)
• Network Automation (Terraform, Ansible, Python)
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure best practices and security integration.
• Experience with network convergence, operating models, and charging models.
• Familiarity with vendor ecosystems and market trends.
• Fluent in English

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