GCP Networking Consultant

Position : GCP Networking Consultant Location: Remote Work Type: Contractual (1 year extendable) Overview: We are seeking an experienced Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Networking Consultant to implement a secure, multi-VPC architecture that integrates Shared VPCs, Palo Alto NGFW appliances, Apigee, and multi-cloud connectivity (AWS/Azure). The consultant will work closely with our cloud and security teams to configure, validate, and optimize the network topology depicted in our high-level design. Scope of Work / Key Responsibilities: Architecture Implementation: Configure and deploy the GCP network architecture as per the provided diagram. Establish Hub-and-Spoke connectivity between Transit VPC, Hub (Trust) VPC, and multiple Spoke/Shared VPCs. Ensure proper VPC peering, routing, and firewall rules to enable communication across environments. Palo Alto VM-Series Firewall Configuration : Deploy and configure Palo Alto NGFW appliances (VM-Series) within the Transit and Hub VPCs. Implement and validate north-south and east-west traffic inspection between VPCs and external networks. Configure NAT, UDRs, and next-hop routing for secure traffic flow. Shared VPC and Apigee Integration Configure Shared VPCs for multiple service projects and ensure proper IAM roles and subnet allocations. Integrate Apigee X (deployed in the Trust VPC) with the producer spoke networks. Manage static routes, NCC (Network Connectivity Center) integration, and Apigee connectivity for API traffic routing. Connectivity & Routing o Configure interconnects/VPNs between GCP, AWS, and Azure . Implement load balancing (ILB/XLB) configurations as per architecture. Ensure traffic from Akamai/internet consumers to Apigee endpoints flows securely through Palo Alto firewalls. Validation & Documentation Conduct end-to-end validation of routing, firewall policies, and latency testing. Deliver network configuration documentation, routing tables, and test reports. Provide knowledge transfer and handover documentation to internal teams. Required Skills & Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in GCP networking. Excellent communication skills to communicate with International clients. Proven expertise in Shared VPC architecture design and implementation. Strong understanding of VPC Peering, UDRs, Routes, and ILB/XLB configurations. Experience deploying and managing Palo Alto VM-Series firewalls in GCP. Familiarity with Apigee X, Network Connectivity Center (NCC), and multi-cloud VPN/interconnect setups. Knowledge of Terraform or Deployment Manager for IaC (preferred). GCP certifications such as Professional Cloud Network Engineer or Cloud Architect (preferred). Deliverables: Fully configured GCP networking environment per the approved design. Documented network topology, routing table, and security configuration. Knowledge transfer and operational handover.