[Remote] Principal Cloud Network Engineer/Architect/Lead

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Dice is seeking a Principal Cloud Network Engineer/Architect/Lead to design and implement cloud-native network solutions within large-scale multi-cloud environments, primarily focusing on Google Cloud Platform. The role involves leading network architecture strategies, ensuring secure engineering practices, and mentoring teams to foster a culture of continuous learning.ResponsibilitiesArchitect, design, and implement secure end-to-end network solutions across multi-cloud environments (Google Cloud Platform, AWS, on-premises, and colocation), ensuring seamless integration and consistent policy enforcementLead the design and development of Google Cloud Platform-native network architectures, including:O Shared VPC models and network segmentation strategiesO Private Service Connect and private access to PaaS/SaaS servicesO Cloud Load Balancing architectures (L4/L7, internal/external)O Hybrid connectivity (Dedicated/Partner Interconnect, VPN)Define and implement network patterns for SaaS platforms, including:O Multi-tenant isolation modelsO Zero-trust access patternsO North-south and east-west traffic control strategiesEnsure network designs support application-layer requirements, including latency sensitivity, service discovery, API gateway integration, and resiliency patternsSpearhead the evaluation and strategic deployment of cutting-edge network solutions, emphasizing scalability, performance, and adaptability, to fortify the organization's defense against evolving threatsParticipate in operational on-call duties to support a 24/7 infrastructure across multiple regions and environments (cloud, on-premises and colocation)Lead by example in incident response situations, orchestrating rapid and effective responses while leveraging these experiences to bolster future resilience and response strategiesDemonstrated leadership skills with developing a comprehensive mentorship program for other engineers, including organizing regular training sessions to elevate the team's technical and security skills. This role requires a commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharingDrive the network architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with SaaS platform evolution, cloud adoption, and enterprise security standards (HIPAA/NIST)Partner with platform, DevOps, and application engineering teams to standardize reusable network design patterns for cloud-native and SaaS workloadsEstablish reference architectures and guardrails for Google Cloud Platform and multi-cloud networking to ensure consistency, compliance, and scalabilityAlso play a key role in the strategic planning of the organization's roadmap, including conducting thorough risk assessments, allocating budgets for network and security initiatives, and aligning long-term strategies with overarching business goalsSkills10+ years in network engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership or architectural roleA minimum of a Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent alternative education, skills, and/or practical experience is requiredProven track record in leading network and cloud initiatives from inception through to successful deployment, demonstrating exceptional project management skills and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapesDeep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) networking, including: VPC design (auto/custom mode, shared VPC, service projects), Private Service Connect, VPC Service Controls, Cloud DNS, Cloud NAT, Cloud Router, F5 and Google Cloud Platform load balancing (HTTP(S), TCP/SSL proxy, internal LB)Strong understanding of SaaS architecture principles, including: Multi-tenancy models (pooled, siloed, hybrid), Secure service exposure and ingress/egress design, Identity-aware networking and service-to-service authenticationExperience designing networks for containerized and cloud-native platforms (GKE, service mesh, ingress controllers)Enterprise routing, switching and protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, STP etc.) and technologies (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Arista, etc.)Network security technologies: PAN firewalls/NGFW, IDS/IPS, NAC, ZTNA, DLP, SIEMNetwork and application-centric security tools and concepts (e.g., NGFW, micro-segmentation, service mesh)Designing Layer 2/3 topologies, including leaf-spine architectures, including data center fabric technologies (e.g., VXLAN, EVPN, TRILL) and with the ability to design for high availability, redundancy, and scalabilityCisco SD-WAN, VPN, remote access, and hybrid connectivityNetwork monitoring and performance tools (e.g., SolarWinds, NetFlow, Wireshark)Experience designing network architectures for AI/ML or high-performance workloads, including GPU-enabled environments across cloud and colocationFamiliarity with cloud-native security frameworks (BeyondCorp, zero trust networking in Google Cloud Platform/AWS)Experience supporting SaaS platform scaling and global traffic management, including geo-distributed architecturesExperience with network automation and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, KCC)Familiarity with network virtualization (NSX, Cisco ACI, VMware NSX)Background in high-availability and disaster recovery designStrong technical expertise with Networking and Software-Defined Networking (SDN) principlesStrong technical expertise with developing and interpreting Network, Sequence, and Dataflow diagramsExperience with direct, remote, and virtual teamsUnderstanding of at least one compliance framework (HIPAA, HITRUST, PCI, NIST, CSA)Strong technical expertise in defining and implementing cyber resilience standards, policies, and programs for distributed cloud and network infrastructure, ensuring robust redundancy and system reliabilityExperience in influencing industry standards and contributing to open-source projects or security communities, highlighting a broader impact beyond the immediate organizationCompany OverviewDice is the go-to career marketplace for tech professionals. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in Drachten, Friesland, NLD, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.or-quest.nl/.