Network Cloud Consultant - Manufacturing

Ready to take the next step in your career?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.ResponsibilitiesDesign Layer 2 and Layer 3 architecture, including routing and route-exchange design using BGP where appropriateImplement MikroTik routing configurations in production environmentsDesign and implement Google Cloud Platform (GCP) networking, including VPC architecture and firewallingIntegrate and validate GCP networking against a hybrid data centre interconnect fabricBuild a secure, auditable GCP environment for platform management and workload trafficDeploy and validate test rig infrastructureSupport production deployment and commissioningProduce full technical documentation, handover materials, and final reportsSkills/Must HaveStrong enterprise and data centre networking backgroundDeep knowledge of Layer 2 segmentation, Layer 3 routing, BGP, and firewallingGoogle Cloud Platform networking experience, including VPC architecture, firewalling, and IAM‑aware access modelsMikroTik RouterOS experience or strong transferable production router configuration expertiseExperience with hybrid connectivity platforms such as Equinix Fabric, Megaport, or similarSecurity‑conscious approach to network design, with a focus on auditability and access separationAbility to work independently against a Statement of Work (SoW)Strong technical documentation skillsAbility to attend onsite in London when technically requiredValid photo ID for site accessBenefitsOutside IR35 contractRemote-first working model with limited, ad-hoc onsite travel to LondonHigh-profile, cutting‑edge project in advanced computing infrastructureClearly scoped and defined engagement with clear deliverablesSalaryUp to £300 per day, negotiable depending on experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr