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.
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
Job Location: Longue-Rue / Länggasse 85, 2504 Biel/Bienne, Switzerland (Bern)
Company Address: The Swatch Group Services Ltd Chemin du Long-Champ 119 CH-2504 Bienne Switzerland
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Cloud Network & Security Engineer (Akamai & Azure) in Biel Arbeitgeber: Swatch Group Services
Die Swatch Group ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der seinen Mitarbeitern ein inspirierendes Arbeitsumfeld bietet, in dem Kreativität und Innovation gefördert werden. Mit einem starken Fokus auf persönliche Entwicklung und Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten unterstützt das Unternehmen seine Mitarbeiter dabei, ihre beruflichen Ziele zu erreichen. Zudem profitieren die Angestellten von einer offenen Unternehmenskultur und der Möglichkeit, in einem dynamischen Team an spannenden Projekten zu arbeiten, was die Position des Senior IT Buyers besonders attraktiv macht.
