Role OverviewWe are seeking a Network & Security Engineer to lead secure, scalable, and compliant network design and implementation for a large-scale FinTech datacenter-to-GCP migration project. The role requires expertise in cloud networking, hybrid connectivity, F5 load balancers, and enterprise-grade security solutions, ensuring a seamless and secure migration of critical applications.Key ResponsibilitiesNetwork Architecture & Design Design and implement secure network architecture in GCP (VPCs, subnets, segmentation) Manage hybrid connectivity between on-premises and GCP environments Configure and optimize load balancers (including F5) Implement DNS and traffic management strategies for migrationSecurity Implementation & Compliance Enforce security frameworks aligned with FinTech regulatory requirements Configure IAM policies, service accounts, RBAC in GCP Implement firewalls, encryption (at rest & in transit), and monitoring Support compliance validation (SOC 2, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, etc.)Connectivity & Migration Configure and manage site-to-site VPNs & IPSec tunnels Migrate network configurations for applications moving from Hyper-V to GCP Ensure secure connectivity for external APIs, third-party services Standardize networking across Dev/QA/Stage/Prod environmentsMonitoring & Incident Response Implement security monitoring, vulnerability scanning, and SIEM integration Conduct risk assessments, incident response, and forensic investigations Generate security compliance reports and audit documentationRequired Skills & ExperienceNetworking 5+ years in network engineering & security roles Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, VLANs, VPNs, and DNS Hands-on experience with GCP networking (VPC, Load Balancing, Cloud NAT) Expertise with F5 load balancersSecurity 4+ years of cloud networking & security (preferably GCP) Proficiency in IAM, Security Command Center, Cloud Armor Experience with firewall management & vulnerability scanning (Qualys, Nessus, etc.) Familiarity with SIEM tools (Splunk preferred)Tools & Automation Knowledge of Datadog, New Relic, Google Cloud Monitoring Scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell) Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) Proficiency with Visio/Lucidchart for documentationPreferred Experience in financial services / regulated environments Certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, GCP Security Engineer, Cloud Architect)Project-Specific Deliverables Migration of F5 load balancer configurations to cloud Integration of golden images and hardened VM templates in GCP Configuration of Splunk log forwarding & monitoring Firewall, IAM, and compliance documentation Pre, during, and post-migration security validation & rollback planningSuccess Metrics Zero security incidents during migration 100% compliance with FinTech security standards