Google Cloud Platform Architect

Google Cloud Platform Architect

Posted 1 day ago by 1756881837

Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA

Summary: We are looking for a Google Cloud Platform Architect with expertise in cloud network infrastructure to design, deploy, and maintain networking solutions on Google Cloud Platform. The role requires deep knowledge of Google Cloud networking services and automation tools to ensure reliable connectivity and performance in hybrid and multi-cloud environments. The ideal candidate will focus on network architecture, deployment, security, troubleshooting, and automation. This position is remote and classified as outside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement robust network architectures using Google Cloud Platform VPC, subnets, and IP address management.
  • Define network segmentation, firewall rules, and security zones aligned with organizational policies.
  • Deploy and configure key Google Cloud Platform network services: Cloud Load Balancing, Cloud VPN, Cloud Interconnect, and Cloud DNS.
  • Establish secure and scalable hybrid connectivity between on-premises data centers and Google Cloud Platform.
  • Apply cloud networking security best practices including IAM policies, encryption, and Cloud Armor.
  • Design and enforce secure communication using VPNs and dedicated interconnects.
  • Proactively monitor and resolve network issues to ensure high availability and low latency.
  • Optimize network configurations to improve throughput and minimize packet loss.
  • Maintain comprehensive network documentation and runbooks.
  • Leverage automation tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Deployment Manager to streamline network provisioning.
  • Develop and maintain scripts for routine tasks such as scaling networks or updating firewall rules.

Key Skills:

  • Google Cloud Platform Networking Services: VPC, Subnetting, and Routing
  • Cloud VPN & Dedicated Interconnect
  • Cloud DNS, Private Google Access
  • Load Balancing (Global/Regional)
  • Firewall Rules & Cloud Armor
  • Networking Concepts: IP Addressing, NAT, Routing
  • SSL/TLS, IPsec, and network encryption protocols
  • Load balancing and CDN optimization
  • Automation Tools: Terraform, Ansible, Google Cloud Deployment Manager
  • Scripting languages: Python, Bash/Shell

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Google Cloud Platform Architect specializing in cloud network infrastructure to design, deploy, and maintain secure, scalable, and high-performing networking solutions on Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform). The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform networking services and automation tools, ensuring reliable cloud connectivity and performance across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Network Architecture Design

Design and implement robust network architectures using Google Cloud Platform VPC, subnets, and IP address management.

Define network segmentation, firewall rules, and security zones aligned with organizational policies.

2. Cloud Network Deployment

Deploy and configure key Google Cloud Platform network services:

Cloud Load Balancing, Cloud VPN, Cloud Interconnect, and Cloud DNS.

Establish secure and scalable hybrid connectivity between on-premises data centers and Google Cloud Platform.

3. Security & Compliance

Apply cloud networking security best practices including IAM policies, encryption, and Cloud Armor.

Design and enforce secure communication using VPNs and dedicated interconnects.

4. Troubleshooting & Performance Optimization

Proactively monitor and resolve network issues to ensure high availability and low latency.

Optimize network configurations to improve throughput and minimize packet loss.

Maintain comprehensive network documentation and runbooks.

5. Network Automation

Leverage automation tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Deployment Manager to streamline network provisioning.

Develop and maintain scripts for routine tasks such as scaling networks or updating firewall rules.

Required Skills & Technologies:
Google Cloud Platform Networking Services:

VPC (Virtual Private Cloud), Subnetting, and Routing

Cloud VPN & Dedicated Interconnect

Cloud DNS, Private Google Access

Load Balancing (Global/Regional)

Firewall Rules & Cloud Armor

Networking Concepts:

IP Addressing, NAT, Routing

SSL/TLS, IPsec, and network encryption protocols

Load balancing and CDN optimization

Automation Tools:

Terraform, Ansible, Google Cloud Deployment Manager

Scripting languages: Python, Bash/Shell

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