Responsible for assisting in the design, deployment, and maintenance of cloud-based networks. They work with senior engineers to configure virtual private networks, firewalls, and other network security measures. They also monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
Skill Category Specific Skill / Asset Practical Application & Value
Soft Skills Stakeholder Collaboration & Interface Ability to seamlessly work alongside systems administrators, DevOps squads, SREs, and conversational AI designers to coordinate complex integrations.
Soft Skills Complex Communication Skilled in translating complicated network concepts (failover states, SIP signaling routing, packet loss) into simple terms for business leaders.
Technical Asset Container (GKE) Networking Comfort deploying secure service meshes (Istio/Anthos), Container Network Interfaces (CNI), and GKE ingress policies.
Technical Asset Real-Time Voice Optimization Background configuring Network Quality of Service (QoS) and DSCP tagging to ensure crystal-transparent voice stream delivery for customer calls.
Execution Skill Task Prioritization Ability to quickly categorize and focus on critical network uptime activities while successfully managing secondary tasks."
"Activity Area Day-to-Day Responsibilities Key Performance Indicator (KPI)
1.
Hybrid Network
Routing - Manage and troubleshoot cloud networks connecting GCP, Microsoft Azure, and partner carriers such as Equinix and Telnyx.
- Maintain minimal network latency (<50ms) and keep hybrid transit lines clear.
- AI Integration Security - Provision Private Service Connect (PSC) pathways to securely link Gemini Enterprise Agents with internal customer databases.
- Achieve 100% data insulation and prevent unauthorized network data exfiltration.
3.
Automation
Upkeep - Draft, review, and test declarative Terraform scripts to automate standard network configurations.
- Ensure zero manual configuration drift within critical production layers.
4.
Network
Auditing & Health - Utilize GCP Network Intelligence Center to run connectivity tests, analyze routing topologies, and evaluate packet health.
- Proactive detection of routing loops, latency spikes, or dynamic BGP route drops.
5.
Load Balancing
Design - Set up and manage global application load balancers to distribute conversational traffic safely.
- Guarantee zero downtime during massive traffic scale-ups or sudden regional outages.
6.
Security Boundary
Defense - Write and refine Cloud Armor rule sets, access control lists, and cloud firewall parameters.
- Ensure complete protection against external DDoS attacks and unauthorized network incursions.
- Cross-Team Alignment - Participate in daily standups and engineering syncs with cloud architects, SREs, and conversational AI specialists.
- Seamless deployment synchronization and rapid resolution of platform-wide blockages."