Pay Range: $46.00hr - $51.00hr
Job Overview:
An L3 GCP Network Engineer is a senior engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing complex network architectures on GCP, and acting as the final escalation point for critical issues.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and architect secure, highly available, and scalable GCP network topologies including multi-VPC, hub-and-spoke, Shared VPC, hybrid, and multi-cloud connectivity.
- Lead implementation of advanced networking including Cloud Interconnect, Cloud VPN topologies, global and regional load balancing, Cloud Armor policies, Private Service Connect, VPC peering, and custom route designs.
- Own end-to-end network security posture in GCP in partnership with security teams, covering firewall strategies, segmentation, zero-trust patterns, DDoS protection, perimeter, and egress controls.
- Serve as L3 escalation for complex production incidents, performing deep packet, routing, and performance analysis, while driving root cause analysis and long-term fixes.
- Define standards, patterns, and best practices for GCP network designs, address planning, naming, tagging, and connectivity models.
- Drive automation and Infrastructure as Code for networking using Terraform, Deployment Manager, CI/CD for network changes, and policy-as-code.
- Mentor L1/L2 engineers, review designs and changes, and provide training on GCP networking.
- Work with architects and stakeholders to align network designs with business, security, and compliance requirements, such as data residency and regulatory constraints.
- Evaluate new GCP networking features and third-party solutions, build Proofs of Concept (PoCs), and create adoption roadmaps.
Typical Requirements:
- 5 8+ years of network engineering with strong experience across routing, switching, firewalls, and large-scale networks, along with substantial hands-on GCP networking.
- Deep knowledge of routing protocols and enterprise networking concepts, including BGP, OSPF/IGP, VRFs, MPLS or SD-WAN concepts, VPN, QoS, and high availability.
- Proven experience designing and operating production GCP networks or equivalent cloud systems at scale, including hybrid connectivity and multi-region architectures.
- Strong experience with automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and pipelines for network deployments.
- Certifications strongly preferred: Google Professional Cloud Network Engineer, Professional Cloud Architect, CCNP/CCIE, or equivalent senior networking credentials.
Benefits:
Our Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.
About Cynet Systems
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.
As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.