Network Cloud Consultant - Manufacturing

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Join a specialist contract project delivering the network and cloud infrastructure behind an advanced computing platform in a London data centre innovation lab. The engagement covers Layer 2/3 architecture, GCP networking, hybrid interconnect, and production commissioning, with hands-on ownership from design through to handover.

The role offers the opportunity to work on a unique project combining enterprise networking and advanced computing infrastructure, with a defined Statement of Work and clear project scope. It is remote-first, with limited onsite attendance in London when technically required.

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Responsibilities

Design Layer 2 and Layer 3 architecture, including routing and route-exchange design using BGP where appropriate
Implement MikroTik routing configurations in production environments
Design and implement Google Cloud Platform (GCP) networking, including VPC architecture and firewalling
Integrate and validate GCP networking against a hybrid data centre interconnect fabric
Build a secure, auditable GCP environment for platform management and workload traffic
Deploy and validate test rig infrastructure
Support production deployment and commissioning
Produce full technical documentation, handover materials, and final reports

Skills/Must Have

Strong enterprise and data centre networking background
Deep knowledge of Layer 2 segmentation, Layer 3 routing, BGP, and firewalling
Google Cloud Platform networking experience, including VPC architecture, firewalling, and IAM-aware access models
MikroTik RouterOS experience or strong transferable production router configuration expertise
Experience with hybrid connectivity platforms such as Equinix Fabric, Megaport, or similar
Security-conscious approach to network design, with a focus on auditability and access separation
Ability to work independently against a Statement of Work (SoW)
Strong technical documentation skills
Ability to attend onsite in London when technically required
Valid photo ID for site access

Benefits

Outside IR35 contract
Remote-first working model with limited, ad-hoc onsite travel to London
High-profile, cutting-edge project in advanced computing infrastructure
Clearly scoped and defined engagement with clear deliverables

Salary

Up to £300 per day, negotiable depending on experience.