Subject Matter Expert - Networking & Infrastructure
Job type
Full Time
Qualification
BA/BSc/HND, Professional Certificate
Experience
7 years
Location
Nairobi
Deadline
Not specified
Job description & requirements
POSITION OVERVIEW
- We are looking for an experienced Infrastructure & Networking SME with strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), cloud networking, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and Apigee platforms. The candidate will be responsible for designing, provisioning, and managing secure cloud landing zones and networking environments supporting enterprise API management and federated architectures.
Location: Pakistan, India, Kenya, Egypt, Jordan
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, implement, and provision secure GCP landing zones for enterprise environments
Configure and manage GCP networking components including:
- VPCs
- Subnets
- Firewall Rules
- Cloud NAT
- Load Balancers
- Private Service Connect
- Hybrid Connectivity solutions
- Implement IAM policies and cloud security best practices
- Deploy and manage infrastructure using Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)
- Support deployment and networking requirements for:
- Apigee
- Developer Portal (DevPortal)
- Federated and multi-environment architectures
- Deploy and manage containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes (preferably GKE)
- Collaborate closely with architecture, DevOps, and application teams for environment provisioning and troubleshooting
- Ensure infrastructure scalability, high availability, monitoring, and security compliance
- Support CI/CD integration and automation initiatives
- Troubleshoot cloud networking, DNS, routing, and connectivity-related issues
Mandatory Skills & Qualifications
- Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Deep expertise in GCP Networking and Security
- Hands-on experience with:
- Docker
- Kubernetes (GKE preferred)
- Terraform
- Experience with Apigee platform deployment and networking integration
- Strong knowledge of:
- Private Service Connect
- IAM
- Cloud Armor
- Secure landing zone architecture
- Strong understanding of enterprise networking and cloud infrastructure concepts
- Experience working with Linux-based environments and scripting
Preferred Skills
- GCP Certifications:
- Professional Cloud Network Engineer
- Professional Cloud Architect
- Experience with Developer Portal (DevPortal) deployment and integration
- Exposure to hybrid cloud and federated architectures
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Experience Required
- 7+ years of relevant experience in cloud infrastructure and networking
- Prior experience in enterprise-scale GCP implementations is highly preferred
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.
- Exposure to large-scale, enterprise-grade platform and API projects.
- A collaborative, innovation-driven, and growth-oriented work environment.
- Continuous learning opportunities and access to professional development resources.
- Opportunity to work with a globally recognised professional services leader.
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