Job Specifications
Locations: Boston | London | Gurgaon
Who We Are
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What You'll Do
The Director - Cloud Connectivity is responsible for defining, engineering, and operating BCG's global cloud networking architecture across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Alibaba Cloud. This role ensures consistent, reliable, and secure connectivity for all workloads, services, and users across the multi-cloud landscape. Leveraging SRE principles, automation, and observability, the Cloud Connectivity Director will drive a scalable, self-service-first experience while working closely with the broader network and cloud platform teams.
Key Responsibilities
Cloud Network Strategy & Architecture:
Define and maintain the global cloud connectivity strategy spanning AWS, Azure, Google, and Alibaba.
Architect scalable and secure interconnects, cloud-to-cloud routing, and hybrid connectivity (on-prem to cloud).
Drive standardization of network patterns, segmentation, and routing architectures across all cloud environments.
Embed SRE and DevOps principles into cloud network architecture and operations.
Engineering, Automation & Self-Service:
Lead development of automated network provisioning pipelines using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
Enable self-service network setup and changes for application and platform teams.
Implement policy-as-code frameworks for routing, firewalling, and access control.
Partner with platform engineering teams to integrate network services into CI/CD workflows.
Observability & Operational Reliability:
Establish deep observability into cloud network paths, health indicators, and latency measurements.
Apply SRE practices to ensure uptime, fast incident response, and continuous improvement.
Drive performance optimization and root cause analysis through telemetry, analytics, and runbooks.
Define and monitor SLAs, SLOs, and KPIs related to cloud connectivity experience.
Security, Compliance & Governance:
Ensure secure design and enforcement of network segmentation, firewall rules, and encryption policies.
Collaborate with ISRM, cloud, and infrastructure teams to maintain compliance and risk posture.
Operationalize zero-trust principles within the cloud network design.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:
Work closely with network, cloud platform, security, and architecture teams to ensure alignment and consistency.
Partner with product and engineering teams to understand and meet workload-specific connectivity needs.
Act as a subject matter expert in cloud connectivity across all business units and initiatives.
Leadership & Team Development:
Lead a global team responsible for cloud network architecture, engineering, and operations.
Foster a high-performance culture focused on innovation, automation, and service excellence.
Promote knowledge sharing and enablement across cloud and infrastructure domains.
What You'll Bring
Required Qualifications
12+ years of experience in cloud or enterprise networking, with deep cloud connectivity expertise.
Proven hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Alibaba networking services.
Strong understanding of BGP, DNS, VPC/VNet peering, private link, VPN, and transit gateway solutions.
Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) and network automation.
Demonstrated success implementing SRE principles and observability in large-scale environments.
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications such as AWS Advanced Networking, Google Cloud Network Engineer, Azure Network Engineer Associate, or equivalent.
Familiarity with service mesh, API gateways, and microservices communication patterns.
Experience with global connectivity strategies for a highly distributed workforce and cloud footprint.
Who You'll Work With
Work Environment & Additional Information
Hybrid or on-site work model.
Occasional travel for collaboration, vendor management, or strategy workshops.
Must thrive in a fast-paced, highly technical, and cross-functional environment.
The Director - Cloud Connectivity plays a foundational role in enabling BCG's modern digital operations through secure, observable, and