Kubernetes Networking & Cloud Ops Engineer

Google Inc.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is hiring a Network Operations Engineer for Sovereign Operations in Hampshire. The role focuses on deploying and operating private cloud networks for critical UK customers, bridging cloud-native infrastructure with platform networking and software-defined networking within a Kubernetes architecture.

Based on-site, you will automate changes, monitor networks, maintain cross-cluster communications with Cilium/Istio, and participate in on-call rotations to ensure service reliability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 years of Linux systems administration experience.
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Experience designing and implementing secure, resilient networks using diverse technologies.
• Active UK DV or DV eligibility security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and operate private cloud networks for critical UK customers.
• Automate changes and implement monitoring across core network components.
• Maintain cross-cluster communications using Kubernetes-based networking (Cilium, Istio).
• Scale systems via automation and IaC; improve reliability, security and performance.
• Provide technical support in customer environments and drive GitOps pipelines.

Skills

Linux Systems Administration

Kernel level networking

Cloud native networking

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Scripting

Security/compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Networking/Info Security or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Kubernetes

Ansible

Terraform

Puppet

Istio

Cilium

Job description

Google is hiring a Network Operations Engineer for Sovereign Operations in Hampshire. The role focuses on deploying and operating private cloud networks for critical UK customers, bridging cloud-native infrastructure with platform networking and software-defined networking within a Kubernetes architecture.

Based on-site, you will automate changes, monitor networks, maintain cross-cluster communications with Cilium/Istio, and participate in on-call rotations to ensure service reliability and