GCP Network Architect

We are seeking a GCP Network Architect to lead the evolution of our Google Cloud Platform (GCP) network architecture at enterprise scale. You will partner with platform engineering security and application teams to define and implement secure resilient and high-performance connectivity patterns across cloud and hybrid environments. This role is ideal for a senior architect who combines deep technical execution with strategic leadership and can translate business security and reliability goals into pragmatic architecture decisions standards and roadmaps.
This role is part of the cloud networking and platform architecture function with broad ownership and influence across teams.

Responsibilities
Work with an agile mindset and according to agile methodology collaborating closely within the team with other teams in the Domain and Deutsche Telekom and with software engineers using the cloud platform
Define and own target-state GCP network architecture (hub-and-spoke/shared VPC segmentation routing domains ingress/egress patterns)
Design and govern hybrid connectivity strategy (Cloud Interconnect HA VPN partner connectivity on-prem integration)
Set architecture standards for DNS load balancing firewall policy NAT private service access and service-to-service connectivity
Lead infrastructure-as-code architecture and reviews (e.g. Terraform) to ensure repeatable secure and compliant network deployments
Drive network reliability performance and security through observability standards SLO-aligned metrics and incident trend reduction plans
Lead complex cross-team troubleshooting and guide root-cause analysis across regions and interconnected platforms
Mentor engineers and architects on network design patterns architectural trade-offs and operational excellence
Use AI-assisted tooling responsibly to accelerate design analysis troubleshooting and documentation quality
Maintain clear documentation and contribute to policies standards and guidelines
Influence strategic technology decisions and make recommendations that improve scalability risk posture and delivery speed

Qualifications :

English language proficiency (team and hub language is English)
5 years of experience in cloud networking network architecture or platform engineering roles or equivalent
Strong hands-on experience with GCP networking: VPC design routing Cloud Router Cloud NAT load balancing DNS firewall policies and Private Service Connect
Experience designing hybrid and multi-environment connectivity using Cloud Interconnect and/or HA VPN
Proven track record leading architecture decisions in complex enterprise environments and aligning multiple stakeholders
Strong understanding of network security principles (segmentation least privilege egress control zero-trust-aligned patterns)
Proficiency in Terraform and CI/CD workflows for infrastructure delivery
Proficiency in scripting or programming (Python Go or similar) for network automation and diagnostics
Ability to balance strategic architecture direction with hands-on execution when needed
You are curious and interested in the latest technologies especially cloud networking architecture automation and AI
You are willing to use AI tools responsibly in daily engineering work
You are willing to enter unknown territory make mistakes and learn from them together
You enjoy varied topics in an interdisciplinary team and have high intrinsic motivation
You can present and communicate architecture decisions clearly including visual network designs and trade-offs

Nice to have
Experience with multi-project landing zones and enterprise governance models in GCP
Familiarity with adjacent clouds (AWS/Azure) and cross-cloud connectivity patterns
Experience with Kubernetes networking (GKE) service mesh concepts and API connectivity patterns
Experience driving architecture review boards design authorities or technical governance forums
Relevant certifications (e.g. Google Professional Cloud Network Engineer Professional Cloud Architect)
Exposure to monitoring/logging tools (Cloud Monitoring/Logging Prometheus Grafana)

Additional Information :

Growth and support
High-autonomy role with visibility to senior engineering and platform leadership
Dedicated collaboration with senior cloud and network architects and principal engineers
Learning time and budget for advanced certifications (target: Google Professional Cloud Network Engineer)
Opportunities to define reference architectures influence platform roadmap priorities and shape enterprise network standards

Success indicators (first months)
Deliver reviewed network architecture designs and Terraform implementations for production environments
Establish documented observable and policy-aligned network patterns adopted by multiple product and platform teams
Reduce recurring network incidents and improve lead time for secure connectivity onboarding
Build stakeholder trust through clear architectural guidance design governance and measurable platform outcomes

* Please be informed that our remote working possibility is only available within Hungary due to European taxation regulation.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time