Client Description
Our client is a major cloud services provider specializing in data storage and infrastructure management solutions in cloud environments.
The client approached us with an urgent need to scale their infrastructure team. The complexity of the role was due to the absence of traditional management: the company needed a highly autonomous specialist capable of acting as a stand-in for a key team member during absences — while maintaining a high level of security and network stability.
Our client is a major cloud services provider specializing in data storage and infrastructure management solutions in cloud environments.
The client approached us with an urgent need to scale their infrastructure team. The complexity of the role was due to the absence of traditional management: the company needed a highly autonomous specialist capable of acting as a stand-in for a key team member during absences — while maintaining a high level of security and network stability.
Key Requirements:
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with networking equipment (Cisco, Juniper, etc.)
- Proven experience designing and supporting hybrid networks (on-site and remote)
- Ability to detect and troubleshoot network issues, including working with VPNs, firewalls, and other security technologies
- Understanding of network security and data protection technologies (IPS/IDS, DLP, VPN)
- Skills in maintaining high-load, fault-tolerant, and redundant networks
Process
We adopted a targeted approach, focusing on collecting referrals for candidates with deep networking expertise. To broaden the pipeline, we considered professionals from both major cities and regions — prioritizing those open to relocating to Saint Petersburg. Our search covered internal candidate databases, LinkedIn, and top job platforms.
Result
Through our focused efforts, we identified several highly qualified network architects ready to relocate. One candidate successfully passed all final interview stages and accepted the offer, joining the team to support critical infrastructure operations.
We adopted a targeted approach, focusing on collecting referrals for candidates with deep networking expertise. To broaden the pipeline, we considered professionals from both major cities and regions — prioritizing those open to relocating to Saint Petersburg. Our search covered internal candidate databases, LinkedIn, and top job platforms.
Result
Through our focused efforts, we identified several highly qualified network architects ready to relocate. One candidate successfully passed all final interview stages and accepted the offer, joining the team to support critical infrastructure operations.
Vacancy closing period: 18 days
Conversion from candidates to accepted offer: 20%
Candidates found and screened: 29