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.

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.