Abacus Global
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:
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: 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).
Fully configured GCP networking environment per the approved design.
Documented network topology, routing table, and security configuration.
Knowledge transfer and operational handover.
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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:
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: 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).
Fully configured GCP networking environment per the approved design.
Documented network topology, routing table, and security configuration.
Knowledge transfer and operational handover.
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