GCP Network Architect

Insight Global (United States); Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Network Architect to lead the design, implementation, and support of enterprise connectivity and security for external facing models. The role requires deep GCP networking expertise, including VPC design, Cloud Interconnect, Cloud Router/BGP, and strong Cisco/Arista experience.

You will partner with cloud, security, and engineering teams to deliver resilient and scalable connectivity patterns across multiple clouds, with responsibilities spanning design

Qualifications

• 10+ years in enterprise network engineering/architecture role.
• Significant GCP networking experience (or equivalent depth).
• Strong understanding of GCP VPCs, Shared VPC, Cloud Router, BGP, Interconnect/VPN, segmentation strategies.
• Basic knowledge of AWS and Azure public cloud offerings.
• Strong knowledge of routing and network fundamentals; switching, BGP, VPN, Remote Access, etc.
• Experience with Cisco and/or Arista based routing and switching platforms.
• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and executive stakeholders, including producing polished documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation and support of enterprise connectivity and network security for external facing models (VPN, remote access, Internet, public cloud).
• Design and assess GCP networking controls, including VPC design, interconnect and firewall segmentation.
• Collaborate with cloud platform, security and enterprise engineering teams to deliver scalable connectivity patterns.
• Manage networking projects and deployments to align with company objectives.
• Escalate and resolve multivendor design challenges in lab or POC environments.

Skills

GCP networking

Network architecture

Routing & switching

BGP

VPN/Remote Access

Cisco/Arista platforms

Executive communication

Tools

Cisco

Arista

GCP Cloud Router

Cloud Interconnect

Shared VPC

Job description

Job Description

Senior Network Architect to lead the design, implementation, and support of enterprise connectivity and network security for external facing connectivity models. (VPN, Remote Access, Internet, Public Cloud, Business Partner, etc.). This position requires strong background in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) network and security controls design, along with basic knowledge and understanding of network architecture and support models for AWS and Microsoft Azure cloud environment. Knowledge of Cisco and Arista fabric based routing and switching platforms is also required. This role partners closely with cloud platform, security, and enterprise engineering teams to deliver resilient, secure, and scalable connectivity patterns for business-critical workloads. This position requires significant knowledge of GCP networking (VPC design, Cloud Interconnect, Cloud Router/BGP, shared VPC, segmentation, and network security controls). Additional public cloud platform knowledge on AWS and Azure is a bonus, Candidate must have a background in Cisco and Arista based networking in addition to the aforementioned cloud skill sets. Assesses design submissions for security compliance against established baselines and shepherds requestors through technical challenges until designs are complete. Acts as a liaison between Global Information Security and engineering/operations teams, serving as an escalation point when required. A self-starter capable of leading projects and troubleshooting multivendor solutions in lab or POC environments. Manages assigned networking projects, program components, and deployments to deliver services aligned with company objectives. Maintains a strong understanding of network

Required Skills

• 10+ years in enterprise network engineering/architecture role.
• Significant GCP networking experience (or equivalent depth with strong evidence of GCP specialization)
• Strong understanding of GCP VPCs, Shared VPC, Cloud Router, BGP, Interconnect/VPN, route propagation and segmentation strategies.
• Basic knowledge of AWS and Azure public cloud offerings.
• Strong knowledge of routing and network fundamentals; switching, BGP, VPN, Remote Access, etc.
• Significant experience with Cisco and/or Arista based switching and routing platforms
• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and executive stakeholders, including producing polished documentation.

Desired Skills

• Multi-cloud hybrid connectivity experience across GCP InterConnect, AWS DirectConnect and Azure ExpressRoute, including common patterns and failure modes.
• Experience with EVPN architectures, WAN edge designs, SD-WAN integration, and network segmentation at scale.
• Security experience to include egress controls, traffic inspection integration, encryption (IPsec/MACsec), key management workflows, zero-trust access patterns.
• Fundamental routing and switching background.

Bonus Skills

• Terraform, cloud-native deployment patterns, CI/CD integration, policy-as-code.
• Industry certifications: Google Professional Cloud Network Engineer/Google Professional Cloud Architect, AWS Advanced Networking – Specialty, Azure Solutions Architect Expert / Azure Network Engineer Associate, CCNP/CCIE (Enterprise or Data Center), Arista ACE (or equivalent)

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].