Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
EMEA
Summary: We are looking for a skilled Network Engineer with expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to join our team on a contract basis. The role requires a deep understanding of network design and troubleshooting in cloud environments, with fluency in Italian to support local stakeholders. The position is remote and offers a duration of 6 months, with the possibility of extension. The ideal candidate will collaborate with various teams to ensure secure and reliable network architectures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and reliable network architectures in GCP.
- Collaborate with cloud architects and security teams to ensure network solutions align with business needs and security standards.
- Troubleshoot complex network issues across cloud and on-prem environments.
- Configure and manage VPNs, VPCs, firewalls, load balancers, and hybrid connectivity (e.g., Interconnect, Cloud VPN).
- Monitor network performance and recommend enhancements for performance and reliability.
- Provide technical support and documentation in Italian for clients, partners, or internal teams.
- Participate in incident response and root cause analysis.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Network Engineer with a focus on cloud networking, especially in Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Strong hands-on experience with cloud networking components (e.g., VPC, GKE networking, firewall rules, IAM, routing, etc.).
- Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, NAT, and network security.
- Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
- Fluent/Native Italian speaker – must be able to communicate technical details clearly in Italian.
- Relevant certifications such as Google Cloud Certified – Professional Cloud Network Engineer are a plus.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: Italy
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Title: Network Engineer - GCP
Location: Italy/EMEA - Remote
Duration: 6 Months (Extendable)
Employment Type: Contract B2B
Language: Italian & English
Roles & Responsibilities:
About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer with strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to join our team on an urgent basis. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of network design, implementation, and troubleshooting within cloud and hybrid environments, and must be fluent in Italian (spoken and written) to support our Italian-speaking stakeholders and teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and reliable network architectures in GCP.
- Collaborate with cloud architects and security teams to ensure network solutions align with business needs and security standards.
- Troubleshoot complex network issues across cloud and on-prem environments.
- Configure and manage VPNs, VPCs, firewalls, load balancers, and hybrid connectivity (e.g., Interconnect, Cloud VPN).
- Monitor network performance and recommend enhancements for performance and reliability.
- Provide technical support and documentation in Italian for clients, partners, or internal teams.
- Participate in incident response and root cause analysis.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Network Engineer with a focus on cloud networking, especially in Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Strong hands-on experience with cloud networking components (e.g., VPC, GKE networking, firewall rules, IAM, routing, etc.).
- Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, NAT, and network security.
- Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
- Fluent/Native Italian speaker – must be able to communicate technical details clearly in Italian.
- Relevant certifications such as Google Cloud Certified – Professional Cloud Network Engineer are a plus.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with hybrid/multi-cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure).
- Knowledge of automation tools like Terraform, Ansible, or similar.
- Familiarity with DevOps methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.