GCP Network Architect

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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

Requirements

• ▹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

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)

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹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

About the company

Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions is Hungary's most attractive employer in 2025 (according to Randstad's representative survey) and a subsidiary of the Deutsche Telekom Group, providing a wide portfolio of IT and telecommunications services with more than 5300 employees across Budapest, Debrecen, Pécs and Szeged.