Swatch Group Cloud Network & Security Engineer
- Location
- BienneBernSwitzerland
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- IT & Technology Systems
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Sep 11, 2026
About Swatch Group
Swatch Group stands as one of the world’s foremost watchmaking groups, uniting Swiss industrial excellence with a portfolio of distinguished maisons spanning accessible design, prestige horology, and high complication craft. As an employer, the Group offers a uniquely integrated environment, from research, manufacturing, and movement development to brand management, retail, and global operations. Rooted in Biel/Bienne and present worldwide, it values technical mastery, creative curiosity, and long-term commitment. Employees contribute to a culture where heritage, innovation, precision, and entrepreneurial energy converge, supporting iconic brands while shaping the future of Swiss watchmaking on an international stage.
Swatch Group seeks Cloud Network & Security Engineer (Akamai & Azure) in Bienne, Switzerland to design and optimize global IT infrastructure.
Role & Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and optimize Akamai solutions (Ion, Image Manager, Kona Site Defender, EdgeWorkers) for high performance, availability, and security
- Implement edge caching strategies, traffic offload, acceleration techniques, and bot management capabilities
- 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
Qualifications
- 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)
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, Ansible)
- Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills across cloud, network, and security domains
- Effective communication across technical and non-technical teams
- Detail-oriented and precise in execution
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in cloud networking, network security, CDN, or infrastructure engineering
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science
Workplace
This position is based in Bienne, Bern, Switzerland, within easy reach of Zurich.
Culture
Swatch Group offers a dynamic, multicultural workplace rooted in Swiss precision, creativity, and a deep passion for watchmaking. As an employer, it brings together craftsmanship, industrial expertise, and brand diversity, giving teams the opportunity to contribute to both iconic heritage maisons and forward-looking innovation.
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