Cloud Network & Security Engineer (Akamai & Azure)

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