Function as a senior subject matter authority on GCP networking, hybrid connectivity, and enterprise cloud architecture
Lead the design, evolution, and adoption of GCP networking patterns , including Shared VPC, Private Service Connect, VPC-SC, global load balancing, DNS, NAT, firewall architectures, and hybrid connectivity (Interconnect/VPN)
Provide architectural guidance and strategic direction for building AI‑ready cloud platforms , enabling ML workloads, high‑performance data paths, and secure AI service integration
Influence enterprise cloud strategy by contributing to platform roadmaps, engineering standards, and multi‑year modernization plans
Champion engineering excellence by driving adoption of secure development practices, Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform), and automated governance frameworks
Partner with architecture, security, data, and AI engineering groups to deliver compliant, scalable, and cost‑optimized solutions
Lead complex technical investigations, incident analysis, and long‑term remediation strategies for cloud networking and hybrid connectivity
Provide technical mentorship and thought leadership across engineering teams—raising the overall engineering maturity of the organization
Collaborate with product owners and senior technology leaders to deliver cloud services that align with business priorities, risk requirements, and operational resilience targets
Apply deep problem‑solving expertise to proactively identify systemic issues, challenge assumptions, and drive innovation in cloud networking and platform engineering

Requirements

7+ years of Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
7+ years of engineering or technical leadership experience
5+ years of cloud engineering experience
5+ years architecting, deploying, and securing cloud platforms
3+ years building enterprise-grade cloud solutions
3+ years hands-on engineering experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Expert-level experience in GCP networking technologies and architectures
2+ years experience with Terraform or equivalent IaC tooling
5+ years of experience with public cloud platforms
Deep expertise in cloud-native network design, scalable connectivity architectures, and secure multi-tenant patterns
Experience engineering cloud platforms capable of supporting AI/ML and high-performance compute
Strong background in secure DevOps, CI/CD automation, and cloud governance
Experience applying enterprise architecture principles to large-scale cloud initiatives
Knowledge of cloud-native design (12-factor), DevSecOps, and Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies
Professional cloud certifications—especially GCP Network Engineer, Cloud Architect, or Security Engineer
Proven ability to influence senior leaders, architecture boards, and cross-functional engineering teams
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to articulate complex architectures to diverse audiences.

Benefits

Health benefits
401(k) Plan
Paid time off
Disability benefits
Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
Parental leave
Critical caregiving leave
Discounts and savings
Commuter benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Scholarships for dependent children
Adoption reimbursement

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

GCP networkinghybrid connectivitycloud architectureInfrastructure-as-CodeTerraformcloud engineeringcloud-native network designsecure multi-tenant patternsAI/ML platform engineeringCI/CD automation

Soft Skills

technical mentorshipthought leadershipproblem-solvinginfluencecommunicationrelationship-buildingcollaborationstrategic directionengineering excellenceinnovation

Certifications

GCP Network EngineerCloud ArchitectSecurity Engineer