GCP Cloud Network Engineer - 6-Month Contract - Hybrid (Bristol, Leeds, Halifax, Manchester)
Posted 3 days ago by Hamilton Barnes
£500 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Multiple Locations , UK
Summary: The GCP Cloud Network Engineer role is a 6-month contract position focused on delivering scalable cloud networking solutions on Google Cloud Platform. The engineer will design and modernize the Virtual Data Centre network layer, implement Infrastructure as Code, and promote best practices in cloud networking and DevOps automation. The position requires a hybrid working arrangement with potential locations including Bristol, Leeds, Halifax, Manchester, or Edinburgh. The role is classified as inside IR35 with a competitive day rate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and manage GCP Virtual Data Centre (VDC) network architectures for enterprise workloads
- Configure and maintain VPCs, subnets, Firewall rules, routing, and VPC peering to ensure secure and scalable connectivity
- Implement hybrid connectivity solutions, including Cloud VPN and Interconnect, for on-prem and multi-cloud integration
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for network resources using Terraform/Terraform Cloud
- Automate network provisioning and configuration using Python Scripting
- Enforce GCP Organisation Policies to meet security and compliance requirements (IP restrictions, encryption, access control)
Key Skills:
- Strong hands-on experience with GCP Networking (VPCs, subnets, Firewall rules, routing, peering)
- Proven expertise in Hybrid Connectivity (Cloud VPN, Interconnect)
- Solid experience using Terraform/Terraform Cloud for IaC
- Python Scripting for automation and orchestration
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub, or Harness
Salary (Rate): £500 per day
City: Multiple Locations
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
GCP Cloud Network Engineer - 6-Month Contract - Hybrid (Bristol, Leeds, Halifax, Manchester, or Edinburgh)
We are looking for an experienced GCP Cloud Network Engineer to support teams in delivering modern, scalable cloud networking solutions on Google Cloud Platform.
In this role, you'll help design, build, and modernise the Virtual Data Centre (VDC) network layer, curate reusable GCP cloud products using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and drive best practices in cloud networking and DevOps automation.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage GCP Virtual Data Centre (VDC) network architectures for enterprise workloads
- Configure and maintain VPCs, subnets, Firewall rules, routing, and VPC peering to ensure secure and scalable connectivity
- Implement hybrid connectivity solutions, including Cloud VPN and Interconnect, for on-prem and multi-cloud integration
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for network resources using Terraform/Terraform Cloud
- Automate network provisioning and configuration using Python Scripting
- Enforce GCP Organisation Policies to meet security and compliance requirements (IP restrictions, encryption, access control)
What You Will Ideally Bring
- Strong hands-on experience with GCP Networking (VPCs, subnets, Firewall rules, routing, peering)
- Proven expertise in Hybrid Connectivity (Cloud VPN, Interconnect)
- Solid experience using Terraform/Terraform Cloud for IaC
- Python Scripting for automation and orchestration
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub, or Harness
Contract Details
- Duration: 6 months (with potential extension)
- Day Rate: Up to £500 per day (Inside IR35)
- Location: - Hybrid (2 days onsite per week) - Bristol, Leeds, Halifax, Manchester, or Edinburgh
- Start Date: ASAP