Network Engineer - GCP

REQUIRED SKILLS

Expert knowledge of enterprise cloud network architecture, design and implementation across GCP, with strong GCP expertise.

Expert knowledge of enterprise network infrastructure, protocols and standards, including BGP, MPLS, OSPF, TCP/IP, DNS, NTP and SNMP.

Deep experience with LAN/WAN, routing, switching, network segmentation, high availability, wireless and resilient connectivity patterns.

Experience deploying and managing AWS VPCs, Direct Connect, enterprise GCP VPCs and private cloud connectivity.

Strong knowledge of network and security infrastructure, including VPN access, firewalls, proxies and related security appliances and services.

Experience with infrastructure automation using Terraform, APIs and modern Infrastructure as Code practices.

Experience implementing proactive network monitoring, observability, performance management and capacity-planning solutions.

Strong problem management capabilities, including root-cause analysis, risk identification, impact assessment and corrective action planning.

Experience leading managed service providers, cloud providers, telecommunications partners and multiple technology vendors.

Ability to translate business and product requirements into resilient technical solutions, architecture decisions and executable delivery plans.

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to influence technical, operational and management stakeholders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / WHAT YOU WILL DO

Define cloud network requirements, establish target architecture, and create detailed designs, standards and roadmaps aligned with business goals.

Lead the implementation and support of enterprise LAN/WAN services, including routing, switching, firewalls, wireless, voice and video connectivity.

Architect and govern network connectivity across AWS and GCP, with particular focus on enterprise GCP VPC design and implementation.

Provide technical leadership across Network Engineering, NOC, managed service providers, cloud providers and communications vendors.

Recommend courses of action on complex technical and operational issues, build stakeholder consensus and drive decisions through execution.

Lead root-cause analysis and problem resolution, identifying risks, assessing business impact and defining corrective and preventive actions.

Leverage network telemetry, observability and advanced analytics platforms to enhance operational visibility, proactively identify performance risks and strengthen service reliability.

Design and maintain secure connectivity patterns, including VPNs, firewalls, proxies, private connectivity and other network security controls.

Drive infrastructure automation using Terraform, APIs and modern Infrastructure as Code practices to standardize repeatable network changes.

Set engineering standards and oversee network lifecycle activities, documentation, configuration governance, upgrades and technology currency.

Manage vendor relationships, evaluate product capabilities and new features, and support technical and commercial discussions as required.

Lead network deliverables across multiple concurrent initiatives, coordinating dependencies, priorities, risks and production impact.

Provide technical mentoring and cross-training to less experienced engineers and strengthen operational readiness across support teams.

Participate in an on-call or support rotation, including weekends when required, to support critical technologies and infrastructure.