Cloud Network Engineer at MicroStrategy1

Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) is at the forefront of transforming organizations into intelligent enterprises through data-driven innovation. We don't just follow trends—we set them and drive change. As a market leader in enterprise analytics and mobility software, we've pioneered the BI and analytics space, empowering people to make better decisions and revolutionizing how businesses operate. But that's not all. Strategy is also leading a groundbreaking shift in how companies approach their treasury reserve strategy, boldly adopting Bitcoin as a key asset. This visionary move is reshaping the financial landscape and solidifying our position as a forward-thinking, innovative force in the market. Four years after adopting the Bitcoin Standard, Strategy's stock has outperformed every company in the S&P 500. Our people are the core of our success. At Strategy, you'll join a team of smart, creative minds working on dynamic projects with cutting-edge technologies. We thrive on curiosity, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Our corporate values—bold, agile, engaged, impactful, and united—are the foundation of our culture. As we lead the charge into the new era of AI and financial innovation, we foster an environment where every employee's contributions are recognized and valued. The Role: Establish daily priorities and activities relating to all cloud and network infrastructure, including designing, implementing, and managing global hybrid and multi-cloud network architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP. This role operates in a hands-on, high-tech, operational capacity and works closely with Information Systems leadership to define and execute strategic goals for cloud networking, security, connectivity, and automation. Your Focus: Cloud & Network Architecture • Manage full life-cycle processes (define, design, develop, deploy) for projects related to the modernization, upgrade, and ongoing maintenance of hybrid and multi-cloud network infrastructure. • Design, implement, and support cloud network architectures across AWS VPC, Azure vNet, and GCP VPC including routing, segmentation, security policies, and traffic flows. • Engineer high-availability cloud connectivity solutions using AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, GCP Cloud Interconnect, Site-to-Site VPN, IPSec, BGP, and other hybrid routing mechanisms. • Support cloud operations across AWS, Azure, and GCP for all network-related activities, ensuring secure and optimized cloud performance. Cloud Security, Routing & Traffic Engineering • Implement and maintain cloud-native security controls: AWS Security Groups & NACLs, Azure NSGs/ASGs, GCP firewall rules, and cloud routing policies. • Deploy and maintain cloud load balancing solutions (ALB/NLB, Azure Load Balancer, Azure App Gateway, GCP GLB). • Integrate cloud networking with Zero Trust security principles and identity-based segmentation. Automation & Monitoring • Deploy cloud-native monitoring and logging solutions (CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, GCP Cloud Operations Suite) and integrate with enterprise NMS tools. • Build and maintain automated network provisioning pipelines using Terraform, CloudFormation, Azure Bicep, and CI/CD tooling. • Promote automation and operational efficiency across security, systems engineering, and cloud operations teams. Operational Support & Leadership • Serve as a key escalation point for complex cloud and network issues across AWS, Azure, GCP, and on-prem environments. • Prepare management reporting on network health, cloud uptime, connectivity incidents, and performance trends. • Develop and maintain operational best practices for cloud networking, security, and monitoring. • Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver scalable cloud network initiatives. Strategic Research & Governance • Evaluate emerging cloud networking technologies and propose strategic improvements. • Identify and implement cost-effective cloud connectivity, routing, and security solutions. • Document cloud architecture standards, network design changes, and operational procedures. Qualifications Core Attributes: Motivation. Passion. Integrity. Innovation. Collaboration. Customer Focus.  Experience & Skills: • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience). • 2+ years experience in a corporate IT environment. • 2–4 years hands-on experience designing and supporting cloud and hybrid network architectures. • Hands-on experience with: • AWS: VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, PrivateLink, Route 53, NAT Gateway • Azure: vNet, ExpressRoute, Virtual WAN, NSG/ASG, Private Link, Azure Firewall • GCP: VPC, Shared VPC, Cloud Interconnect, HA VPN, Cloud Router, Cloud Armor • Experience designing and supporting multi-cloud connectivity and advanced routing (BGP, IPSec tunnels, hub/spoke, global routing). • Experience with Terraform for network automation. • Experience with Palo Alto, Fortinet or similar cloud firewalls. • Strong understanding of routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), VLANs, routing design, and segmentation. • Working knowledge of SNMP, TACACS+, RADIUS, IPSec, IPv6 and network security frameworks. • Expertise in Python for automation, orchestration, and tooling. • Proficiency in regular expressions (regex). • Excellent troubleshooting skills across cloud networking, virtual firewalls, and hybrid environments. • Ability to lead large-scale network/cloud projects. • Exceptional communication, customer support, and prioritization skills. • Preferred Certifications: AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty, Microsoft AZ-700, Google Professional Cloud Network Engineer, or Cisco CCNP Additional Information: As part of the hiring process, candidates will be required to complete an online assessment. The selected candidate will be expected to work full-time from the Strategy Pune office.