GCP VMware Cloud Networking and Security Engineer

Job Title: GCP VMware Cloud Networking and Security Engineer Location: Richardson, TX Project Duration: 12 months Job Type: Contract Work Arrangement: Onsite (5 days a week at the client office) Interview Process: Three rounds of video interviews Job Description: Overview: As a GCP VMware Cloud Networking and Security Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing secure and efficient networking services for our clients in the cloud. You will work closely with our development team to ensure that all GCP resources are properly configured and secured, adhering to industry best practices. Key Responsibilities: GCP Networking Services: Configure and manage GCP networking services, including VPCs, subnets, firewalls, and load balancers, to ensure secure and efficient communication between resources. Security Best Practices: Implement security best practices for GCE instances and GKE clusters, including IAM roles, service accounts, network policies, and firewall rules, to prevent unauthorized access and ensure data integrity. VMware and Virtualization: Leverage experience with VMware and virtualization technologies to design and implement secure and efficient virtualized environments for GCP resources. Network Architecture: Design and implement scalable and secure network architectures for GCP resources, including routing, switching, and load balancing. Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Monitor and troubleshoot GCP network and security issues, ensuring prompt resolution and minimal downtime. Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including development, operations, and security, to ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives. Staying Current: Stay up-to-date with the latest GCP security and networking features, enhancements, and best practices, applying this knowledge to improve our cloud infrastructure. Required Experience: GCP Experience: Significant experience with GCP networking services, including VPCs, subnets, firewalls, and load balancers, with a strong focus on security. VMware Experience: Proven experience with VMware infrastructure, including ESXi, vCenter, and vSphere, with a focus on virtualization and security. Cloud Security: Expertise in cloud security, including IAM roles, service accounts, network policies, and firewall rules. Networking Fundamentals: Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including routing, switching, and load balancing. Troubleshooting: Proven ability to troubleshoot complex GCP network and security issues, with a focus on prompt resolution and minimal downtime. Certifications: Relevant GCP certifications, such as Google Cloud Certified - Professional Cloud Developer or Google Cloud Certified - Professional Cloud Architect, and VMware certifications, such as VCP or VCIX, are highly preferred. Job Requirements: Experience: Minimum of 10 years in IT, with at least 5 years in cloud networking and security, preferably in the GCP ecosystem, with experience in VMware and virtualization technologies. Cloud Skills: Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS. Networking Skills: Proficient in networking protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and HTTP. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective interaction with diverse stakeholders. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with a focus on data-driven decision-making. Desired Skills: GCP Security Best Practices: Experience with GCP security best practices, including IAM roles, service accounts, network policies, and firewall rules. Cloud Migration: Experience with cloud migration, including migration planning, execution, and testing. Cloud Networking: Strong understanding of cloud networking, including VPCs, subnets, firewalls, and load balancers. Cloud Security Architecture: Experience designing and implementing secure cloud security architectures for GCP resources.

Created: 2026-03-04