GCP Network Architect

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Responsibilities

• ▹Work with an agile mindset and methodology, collaborating within the team, across domains and with software engineers
• ▹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)
• ▹Drive network reliability, performance and security through observability standards and SLO-aligned metrics
• ▹Lead complex cross-team troubleshooting and root-cause analysis
• ▹Mentor engineers and architects on network design patterns and trade-offs
• ▹Use AI-assisted tooling responsibly to accelerate design, troubleshooting and documentation
• ▹Maintain documentation and contribute to policies and standards
• ▹Influence strategic technology decisions

Requirements

• ▹English language proficiency (team and hub language is English)
• ▹5+ years of experience in cloud networking, network architecture or platform engineering
• ▹Strong hands-on GCP networking experience: VPC design, routing, Cloud Router, Cloud NAT, load balancing, DNS, firewall policies, Private Service Connect
• ▹Experience designing hybrid/multi-environment connectivity via Cloud Interconnect and/or HA VPN
• ▹Proven track record leading architecture decisions in complex enterprise environments
• ▹Strong understanding of network security principles (segmentation, least privilege, egress control, zero-trust patterns)
• ▹Proficiency in Terraform and CI/CD workflows
• ▹Proficiency in scripting/programming (Python, Go or similar) for network automation
• ▹Ability to balance strategic direction with hands-on execution
• ▹Curiosity about the latest cloud networking, architecture, automation and AI technologies
• ▹Willingness to use AI tools responsibly
• ▹Willingness to enter unknown territory and learn from mistakes
• ▹High intrinsic motivation, interest in varied interdisciplinary topics
• ▹Ability to communicate architecture decisions clearly

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 governance forums
• ▹Relevant certifications (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/network architects and principal engineers
• ▹Learning time and budget for advanced certifications
• ▹Opportunities to define reference architectures and shape platform roadmap/standards

About the company

Ranked Hungary's most attractive employer in 2025 (according to Randstad's representative survey), Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions is a subsidiary of the Deutsche Telekom Group, with more than 5300 employees and hundreds of large customers in Germany and other European countries. DT-ITS received HIPA's Best in Educational Cooperation award in 2019 and was recognized as the Most Ethical Multinational Company the same year. The company continuously develops its four sites in Budapest, Debrecen, Pécs and Szeged.