Network Engineer

Network Engineer

Posted Today by Ubique Systems

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

Detailed Description From Employer:

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.