
Network Principal Architect
- Bioggio, Tessin
- CDI
- Temps-plein
We are always looking for talented people to join us on our mission to orchestrate the financial ecosystem and democratize access to wealth management. Avaloq offers the opportunity to work closely with some of the world’s leading financial institutions as we jointly develop and shape careers. Championing a collaborative, supportive and flexible work environment empowers our colleagues to reach their full potential.Job DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced and hands-on Network Principal Architect to join our IT Infrastructure team. This key technical role involves managing and developing complex network environments with a strong passion for cloud connectivity and modern infrastructure practices. You will be the go-to expert for the network domain, responsible for architectural decisions, leading implementations, and collaborating closely with the Cloud Standard Architecture team.This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of our network architecture, with a particular focus on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), SD-WAN connectivity, and Cloudflare integration to ensure secure and optimized performance.Your key tasks
- Technical Leadership: Serve as the subject matter expert on all network-related topics, guiding architectural choices in alignment with cloud and enterprise standards.
- Design & Implementation: Lead the design and deployment of advanced network solutions, including OCI networking, SD-WAN, hybrid connectivity, and Cloudflare services such as Zero Trust and DNS.
- Collaboration: Work synergistically with cloud architects, infrastructure teams, and external partners to deliver scalable and secure network solutions.
- Troubleshooting & Support: Provide hands-on support for network issues, participate in scheduled on-call rotations, and ensure high availability and performance.
- Automation & GitOps: Promote infrastructure-as-code practices and version-controlled network configuration management based on GitOps principles.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in network architecture roles.
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
- Strong knowledge of SD-WAN technologies, preferably Cisco SD-WAN.
- Experience with Cloudflare services, including DNS management, Zero Trust policies, and performance optimization.
- Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools and practices (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
- Experience working with GitOps workflows and version-controlled infrastructures.
- Analytical mindset with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a high degree of autonomy.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is required.
- Oracle Cloud and Cisco SD-WAN certifications are a plus.
- Training or certifications on Cloudflare technologies are welcome.