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Cloud Network Engineer

IO Associates
1 hour ago
Contract
London
United Kingdom

London (Hybrid)
£400 to £450/day Outside IR35
12-month contract
Active SC Clearance required
ASAP start

iO Associates are looking for an experienced Cloud Network Engineer to support a major secure cloud transformation programme within the UK public sector. You'll play a key role in designing, implementing and managing networking for a Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) environment, helping deliver secure, resilient infrastructure for mission-critical services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and implement resilient cloud and hybrid network architectures.
  • Configure secure site-to-site connectivity, VPNs and private interconnects.
  • Manage VPCs, routing, peering and IP address management (IPAM).
  • Deploy and maintain load balancing and private DNS solutions.
  • Design and secure Kubernetes (GKE) networking, including network policies, private control planes and Istio Service Mesh.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot network performance using flow logs and observability tooling.
Essential Skills
  • Proven experience designing and supporting complex cloud or hybrid networking environments.
  • Strong knowledge of Google Cloud networking concepts, including VPCs and hybrid connectivity.
  • Experience with Kubernetes networking (GKE) and service mesh technologies.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to work within secure or highly regulated environments.
  • Active SC Clearance is essential.
Desirable
  • Google Professional Cloud Network Engineer certification.
  • Experience delivering secure cloud infrastructure within government or defence environments.
  • Familiarity with Jira, Confluence and GitLab.
  • Experience working in air-gapped or disconnected environments.

Join Us

If you are a proactive network professional eager to contribute to vital national security initiatives, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV to be considered for this impactful role that offers a blend of strategic design, innovative technology, and mission-critical outcomes.

Note: Candidates must be eligible for UK SC clearance, which requires a minimum of five years UK residency.

London (Hybrid)
£400 to £450/day Outside IR35
12-month contract
Active SC Clearance required
ASAP start