Senior GCP Network Engineer

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Design and maintain robust GCP networking solutions including VPCs, Shared VPCs, Cloud Routers, Cloud NAT, and Private Service Connect.
Architect secure and scalable interconnectivity between GCP and AWS, leveraging native services or third-party options.
Integrate GCP networking with existing Palo Alto security policies and tools without requiring additional firewall deployment in GCP.
Enforce consistent security controls and network policies across cloud platforms.
Monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot cloud network performance, latency, and connectivity issues.
Develop automation and infrastructure-as-code approaches for cloud networking (e.g., Terraform).
Create and maintain detailed documentation on network design, security posture, and integration processes.
Collaborate with security, DevOps, and cloud architecture teams to align on standards and best practices.
Required Skills & Experience:

5+ years of experience in network engineering with at least 3+ years focused on GCP networking.
Strong hands-on experience with GCP networking services: VPC design, peering, Cloud VPN, Cloud Interconnect, Cloud NAT, Identity-Aware Proxy (IAP), etc.
Working knowledge of AWS networking concepts including VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, and VPN.
Experience integrating with or managing Palo Alto firewalls in cloud environments.
Solid understanding of cloud security principles and network segmentation strategies.
Experience with Terraform or similar IaC tools is a plus.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
Preferred Certifications:

Google Cloud Certified – Professional Cloud Network Engineer
AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty
Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)