Cloud Network Specialist - Volvo Group Connected Solutions

Cloud Network Specialist
Do you want to be part of a global organisation leading the development of the
Volvo Group’s connected services and solutions? For us “connected for efficiency, sustainability and safety” is much more than a tag-line. If this sounds interesting to you, keep on reading!

At Volvo Group Connected Solutions we work at the forefront of connectivity with data from over
1 200 000 Volvo Group customer assets. Together with customers, partners and the Volvo Group we create real value, not only for our customers but also for society at large.

As you can imagine, keeping track of over 1 200 000 connected assets rolling around the world is indeed a challenge. Now ponder, that vehicles in a few years will be autonomous – and you’ve got the challenge of your life. Our Technology team manages the development and maintenance of our global connectivity platform – and your experience is needed.


We are looking for a Cloud Network Specialist to join our skilled and enthusiastic Network Operations team. Here you will be working with the latest AWS technologies and be an integral part of the teams focused on the tooling and services used to support all of the VGCS cloud based deliveries.


The successful candidate.
Our deliveries are a result of close teamwork and cooperation with many stakeholders so the successful candidate must be a positive team-player with a positive attitude and excellent technical, troubleshooting and communication skills. Basically, everything in the cloud network sphere is created and managed as Infrastructure-as-Code so you will need excellent coding skills. Here at VGCS we promote a DevOps culture with focus on automation and agility with teams taking the full responsibility for their deliveries so you will need to enjoy being in the front line and working in this type of environment.
Welcome to the heart of connectivity!


The role
You will be working on the overall design, documentation, delivery and availability of our global network services, focusing mainly on our public Cloud based environments.
You will contribute to and drive network related activities and deliveries to ensure we have a robust, scalable, automated network infrastructure supporting the demands of our connected vehicle services.
You will be an active part of the Network Operations team sharing your knowledge, ideas and experience.
You will be following and evaluating the latest developments within the cloud networking area as well as other relevant networking developments and technologies.
You will drive and contribute to the daily operation activities supporting other teams within the company.



Your profile
Your personality is your major reason for success, but we also expect you to:
Be passionate about cloud-based technologies generally and have specific experience and understanding of AWS networking technologies and services.
You are a skilled developer experienced in Python and competent in other languages.
Good linux skills.
Excellent understanding of LAN/WAN network technologies and protocols.
Have a calm, analytical approach and natural ability to focus when under pressure.
Work in a global context which requires high proficiency in both written and spoken English.
Have a valid work-permit for EU

An added plus if you also have:
Worked with infrastructure as code for any cloud provider.
AWS CloudFormation/AWS CDK experience.
Network related certifications.
Specific experience of Juniper, Big IP F5 and Palo Alto.
Work experience ideally from a 24/7 enterprise production environment.
Swedish language skills.

Location
The position is based at Lindholmen in Gothenburg, Sweden.
For more information feel free to contact Craig Tivendale , Manager Hosting & Delivery craig.tivendale@volvo.com


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