Summary: We are looking for an experienced GCP Network DevOps Engineer to join our Cloud Engineering team in the UK, specifically in Edinburgh, Halifax, or Bristol. The role involves designing, building, and operating scalable cloud platforms on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) with a focus on networking, automation, and DevOps best practices. Key responsibilities include managing GCP-based network infrastructure, developing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with GCP, proven DevOps practices, and a solid understanding of networking concepts. They should also possess excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a proactive mindset and a continuous learning attitude.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced GCP Network DevOps Engineer to join our Cloud Engineering team. You will play a key role in designing, building, and operating scalable, secure, and resilient cloud platforms on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
This role sits within a high-performing engineering team delivering strategic enterprise platforms, with a strong focus on networking, automation, and DevOps best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and manage GCP-based network infrastructure (VPCs, routing, connectivity, security controls)
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform
- Build and optimise CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Git, and other modern DevOps platforms
- Implement and support hybrid-cloud connectivity (on-premise to cloud, multi-cloud integrations)
- Collaborate with engineering teams to design, build, and release cloud-native services
- Troubleshoot and resolve networking and platform-related incidents, driving root cause analysis and improvements
- Review and provide feedback on code (IaC, pipelines, configurations)
- Ensure all solutions meet security, compliance, and governance standards
- Continuously improve platform reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency
- Contribute to cloud roadmap planning and adoption of emerging technologies
Required Skills & Experience
Core Technical Skills
- Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), especially: VPC networking, firewall rules, routing, load balancing
- Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- Compute services (e.g., GCE, GKE)
- Proven experience in DevOps and CI/CD practices
- Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (Terraform preferred)
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar
- Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, hybrid connectivity)
DevOps & Platform Engineering
- Experience implementing automated, API-driven infrastructure
- Strong understanding of GitOps and continuous delivery models
- Familiarity with tools such as: HashiCorp Vault (secrets management) Harness (CI/CD platform) (nice to have)
Cloud & Architecture
- Experience designing and delivering hybrid or multi-cloud platforms
- Exposure to AWS and/or Azure is beneficial
- Understanding of scalable, resilient system design
Operations & Governance
- Experience in: Incident management and root cause analysis
- Monitoring and observability tools
- Strong awareness of security and compliance requirements in enterprise environments
Soft Skills
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- Ability to work in agile, cross-functional teams
- Proactive mindset with continuous learning attitude
- Ability to review, guide, and mentor other engineers
