Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions
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GCPNetworkArchitect
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“GCP Network Architect at Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions. Skills: GCP Network Architecture, Hybrid Connectivity, Infrastructure-as-Code, Network Security. Define target-state GCP network architecture. Own target-state GCP network architecture”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver reviewed network architecture designs; Deliver Terraform implementations; Establish documented network patterns; Establish observable network patterns; Establish policy-aligned network patterns; Reduce recurring network incidents; Improve lead time for onboarding; Build stakeholder trust; Provide clear architectural guidance; Provide design governance; Achieve measurable platform outcomes
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Root-cause analysis; Architecture decisions; Architectural trade-offs
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of experience in cloud networking, 5+ years of experience in network architecture, 5+ years of experience in platform engineering, Hands-on experience with GCP networking, Experience designing hybrid connectivity, Experience designing multi-environment connectivity, Proven track record leading architecture decisions, Aligning multiple stakeholders, Understanding of network security principles, Proficiency in Terraform, Proficiency in CI/CD workflows, Proficiency in scripting for network automation, Proficiency in programming for network automation, Ability to balance strategic architecture direction, Ability to balance hands-on execution, Willing to use AI tools responsibly, Willing to enter unknown territory, Willing to make mistakes, Willing to learn from mistakes, Enjoy varied topics, High intrinsic motivation, Can present architecture decisions clearly, Can communicate architecture decisions clearly, English language proficiency
Nice to Have
Experience with multi-project landing zones, Experience with enterprise governance models in GCP, Familiarity with adjacent clouds, Familiarity with cross-cloud connectivity patterns, Experience with Kubernetes networking, Experience with service mesh concepts, Experience with API connectivity patterns, Experience driving architecture review boards, Experience driving design authorities, Experience driving technical governance forums
What You'll Do.
Define target-state GCP network architecture
Own target-state GCP network architecture
Design hybrid connectivity strategy
Govern hybrid connectivity strategy
Set architecture standards for DNS
Set architecture standards for load balancing
Set architecture standards for firewall policy
Set architecture standards for NAT
Set architecture standards for private service access
Set architecture standards for service-to-service connectivity
Lead infrastructure-as-code architecture
Lead infrastructure-as-code reviews
Ensure repeatable network deployments
Ensure secure network deployments
Ensure compliant network deployments
Drive network reliability
Drive network performance
Drive network security
Lead cross-team troubleshooting
Guide root-cause analysis
Mentor engineers on network design
Mentor architects on network design
Mentor engineers on architectural trade-offs
Mentor architects on architectural trade-offs
Mentor engineers on operational excellence
Mentor architects on operational excellence
Use AI-assisted tooling
Accelerate design analysis
Accelerate troubleshooting
Improve documentation quality
Maintain clear documentation
Contribute to policies
Contribute to standards
Contribute to guidelines
Influence strategic technology decisions
Make recommendations for scalability
Make recommendations for risk posture
Make recommendations for delivery speed
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborating within the team; Collaborating with other teams; Collaborating with software engineers; Partner with platform engineering; Partner with security teams; Partner with application teams; Aligning multiple stakeholders
Communication Scope
Present architecture decisions; Communicate architecture decisions; Visual network designs; Communicate trade-offs
Process & Methodology
Agile methodology, Roadmaps
Full Job Description
As Hungary’s most attractive employer in 2025 (according to Randstad’s representative survey), Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions is a subsidiary of the Deutsche Telekom Group. The company provides a wide portfolio of IT and telecommunications services with more than 5300 employees. We have hundreds of large customers, corporations in Germany and in other European countries. DT-ITS recieved the Best in Educational Cooperation award from HIPA in 2019, acknowledged as the the Most Ethical Multinational Company in 2019. The company continuously develops its four sites in Budapest, Debrecen, Pécs and Szeged and is looking for skilled IT professionals to join its team. We are seeking a GCP Network Architect to lead the evolution of our Google Cloud Platform (GCP) network architecture at enterprise scale. You will partner with platform engineering, security, and application teams to define and implement secure, resilient, and high-performance connectivity patterns across cloud and hybrid environments. This role is ideal for a senior architect who combines deep technical execution with strategic leadership and can translate business, security, and reliability goals into pragmatic architecture decisions, standards, and roadmaps. This role is part of the cloud networking and platform architecture function, with broad ownership and influence across teams. Responsibilities • Work with an agile mindset and according to agile methodology, collaborating closely within the team, with other teams in the Domain and Deutsche Telekom, and with software engineers using the cloud platform • Define and own target-state GCP network architecture (hub-and-spoke/shared VPC, segmentation, routing domains, ingress/egress patterns) • Design and govern hybrid connectivity strategy (Cloud Interconnect, HA VPN, partner connectivity, on-prem integration) • Set architecture standards for DNS, load balancing, firewall policy, NAT, private service access, and service-to-service connectivity • Lead infrastr
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