Network Architect GCP (Virtual Data Center)

Senior GCP VDC Network EngineerPublic Cloud Platform | Enterprise ScaleWe are recruiting a Senior GCP VDC Network Engineer to join a Public Cloud Platform function responsible for delivering compliant, secure, and efficient Google Cloud infrastructure and DevOps capabilities across the Group.This role sits at the heart of large-scale Google Cloud adoption. You will help design and build reusable, enterprise-grade GCP network products, modernise cloud network services, and enable engineering teams to adopt Google Cloud quickly, safely, and at scale.You will operate as part of a cross-disciplinary feature team while also acting as a senior technical authority within the wider engineering community.Role OverviewAs a GCP VDC Network Specialist , you will design and build the foundational network layer that underpins enterprise workloads on Google Cloud. This includes VDC network architecture, hybrid connectivity, policy enforcement, and automation using Infrastructure as Code and DevOps practices.This is a hands-on senior engineering role with a strong consulting element. You are expected to influence design decisions, guide strategy, and set standards, not just execute tickets.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and maintain enterprise-scale GCP Virtual Data Centre (VDC) network architectures .Build and manage VPCs, subnets, firewall rules, routing, and VPC peering to enable secure, scalable connectivity.Implement hybrid connectivity using Cloud VPN and Interconnect to support on-prem and multi-cloud integration.Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code for GCP network resources using Terraform and Terraform Cloud.Automate network provisioning and configuration using Python scripting .Define and enforce GCP Organisation Policies to meet security, compliance, and governance requirements.Integrate network deployments into CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and release.Implement policy-as-code guardrails using Sentinel or OPA to ensure consistent network governance.Optimise network performance, resilience, and availability through monitoring, logging, and proactive tuning.Partner with security teams to embed network security best practices, including firewall design, private access, and service perimeters.Support migration of legacy network designs into standardised, reusable VDC templates.Diagnose and resolve complex, multi-layer network issues across GCP environments.Essential Skills and ExperienceStrong, hands-on experience with GCP networking , including VPCs, subnets, firewall rules, routing, and peering.Proven expertise in hybrid connectivity , specifically Cloud VPN and Interconnect.Advanced experience using Terraform and Terraform Cloud for network IaC.Python scripting for infrastructure automation.Experience integrating infrastructure workflows into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub, or Harness.Solid understanding of GCP Organisation Policy and policy-as-code frameworks such as Sentinel or OPA.GCP certification, ideally Professional Cloud Network Engineer or equivalent.Nice to haveExperience working with internal developer platforms or cloud engineering portals such as Backstage .Desirable ProfileSenior-level GCP SME with experience operating as a technical consultant , influencing architecture, design, and cloud strategy.Demonstrated thought leadership in cloud networking, automation, and platform engineering best practices.Strong communicator and collaborator, comfortable working across engineering, security, and senior stakeholder groups.Able to balance engineering rigour with pragmatism in a regulated enterprise environment.TPBN1_UKTJ