Abacus Consulting | Infrastructure & Networking SME (GCP / Apigee)
WHO WE ARE
At Abacus, we specialize in technology, outsourcing, and people solutions, bringing nearly 40 years of experience shaped alongside the organizations we support. As a global professional services leader, our focus remains on providing bespoke solutions that enable organizations to create the future of business and embrace change for sustainable growth, powered by a global team of over 5,000 people.
Across digital transformation, emerging technologies, SAP enterprise solutions, outsourcing, and human capital, we support organizations in building environments that operate effectively and scale with the business. Today, this extends to more than 1,500 enterprise clients, where the focus remains on creating systems that are not only functional, but ready to adapt and evolve over time.
We are looking for an experienced Infrastructure & Networking SME with strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), cloud networking, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and Apigee platforms. The candidate will be responsible for designing, provisioning, and managing secure cloud landing zones and networking environments supporting enterprise API management and federated architectures.
Design, implement, and provision secure GCP landing zones for enterprise environments
Configure and manage GCP networking components including:
VPCs
Subnets
Firewall Rules
Cloud NAT
Load Balancers
Private Service Connect
Hybrid Connectivity solutions
Implement IAM policies and cloud security best practices
Deploy and manage infrastructure using Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)
Support deployment and networking requirements for:
Apigee
Developer Portal (DevPortal)
Federated and multi-environment architectures
Deploy and manage containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes (preferably GKE)
Collaborate closely with architecture, DevOps, and application teams for environment provisioning and troubleshooting
Ensure infrastructure scalability, high availability, monitoring, and security compliance
Support CI/CD integration and automation initiatives
Troubleshoot cloud networking, DNS, routing, and connectivity-related issues Mandatory Skills & Qualifications
Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Deep expertise in GCP Networking and Security
Hands-on experience with:
Docker
Kubernetes (GKE preferred)
Terraform
Experience with Apigee platform deployment and networking integration
Strong knowledge of:
Private Service Connect
IAM
Cloud Armor
Secure landing zone architecture
Strong understanding of enterprise networking and cloud infrastructure concepts
Experience working with Linux-based environments and scripting Preferred Skills
GCP Certifications:
Professional Cloud Network Engineer
Professional Cloud Architect
Experience with Developer Portal (DevPortal) deployment and integration
Exposure to hybrid cloud and federated architectures
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Experience Required
5+ years of relevant experience in cloud infrastructure and networking
Prior experience in enterprise-scale GCP implementations is highly preferred
Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.
Exposure to large-scale, enterprise-grade platform and API projects.
A collaborative, innovation-driven, and growth-oriented work environment.
Continuous learning opportunities and access to professional development resources.
Opportunity to work with a globally recognised professional services leader. Abacus Consulting | Enabling Organisations to Create the Future of Business
