Infrastructure & Networking SME (GCP/Apigee)

JOB DESCRIPTION
Abacus Consulting | Infrastructure & Networking SME (GCP / Apigee)
WHO WE ARE
At Abacus, we specialize in technology, outsourcing, and people solutions, bringing nearly 40 years of experience shaped alongside the organizations we support. As a global professional services leader, our focus remains on providing bespoke solutions that enable organizations to create the future of business and embrace change for sustainable growth, powered by a global team of over 5,000 people.
WHAT WE DO
Across digital transformation, emerging technologies, SAP enterprise solutions, outsourcing, and human capital, we support organizations in building environments that operate effectively and scale with the business. Today, this extends to more than 1,500 enterprise clients, where the focus remains on creating systems that are not only functional, but ready to adapt and evolve over time.
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.
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

5+ 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.

Abacus Consulting | Enabling Organisations to Create the Future of Business
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