Mission
We are seeking a highly skilled Network and Cloud Architect to support the development and implementation of a next-generation, business-oriented network and hybrid cloud infrastructure.
You will work within a dynamic, international environment, collaborating with cross-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 high-level Target Operating Model (ToM).
- Create a roadmap and budget plan, identifying high-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 ToM.
- Support rollout planning and execution across selected European locations.
Profile
- At least 8 years of experience in Network Architecture within international, matrixed organizations.
- Proven track record in large-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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Organization
Inetum is a European leader in digital services. Inetum’s team of 28,000 consultants and specialists strive every day to make a digital impact for businesses, public sector entities and society. Inetum’s solutions aim at contributing to its clients’ performance and innovation as well as the common good.
Present in 19 countries with a dense network of sites, Inetum partners with major software publishers to meet the challenges of digital transformation with proximity and flexibility.
Driven by its ambition for growth and scale, Inetum generated sales of 2.5 billion euros in 2023.
Country
Portugal
Location
Lisbon
Contract type
Open-ended contract
