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Subject Matter Expert - Networking & Infrastructure
2026-10-02T04:10:02+00:00
Abacus
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Pharmaceutical
Computer & IT, Science & Engineering
KES
MONTH
2026-10-16T17:00:00+00:00
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As a global professional services leader, we specialize in Technology, Outsourcing, and People solutions. With nearly 40 years of experience, we specialize in providing the bespoke solutions to enable organisations to create the future of business and embrace change for sustainable growth.

Subject Matter Expert - Networking & Infrastructure

Job TypeFull Time

QualificationBA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate

Experience7 years

LocationNairobi

Job FieldICT / Computer

POSITION OVERVIEW

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.

Location: Pakistan, India, Kenya, Egypt, Jordan

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • 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

  • 7+ years of relevant experience in cloud infrastructure and networking
  • Prior experience in enterprise-scale GCP implementations is highly preferred

WHAT WE OFFER

  • 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.
  • 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
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • GCP Networking
  • GCP Security
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes (GKE preferred)
  • Terraform
  • Apigee platform deployment and networking integration
  • Private Service Connect
  • IAM
  • Cloud Armor
  • Secure landing zone architecture
  • Enterprise networking and cloud infrastructure concepts
  • Linux-based environments
  • Scripting
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • DevOps practices
  • BA/BSc/HND
  • Professional Certificate
  • 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
  • GCP Certifications (Professional Cloud Network Engineer, Professional Cloud Architect) are preferred
  • Experience with Developer Portal (DevPortal) deployment and integration is preferred
  • Exposure to hybrid cloud and federated architectures is preferred
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices is preferred
bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
Subject Matter Expert - Networking & Infrastructure

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Pharmaceutical, Category: Computer & IT, Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
Abacus

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, October 16 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, October 2 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

As a global professional services leader, we specialize in Technology, Outsourcing, and People solutions. With nearly 40 years of experience, we specialize in providing the bespoke solutions to enable organisations to create the future of business and embrace change for sustainable growth.

Subject Matter Expert - Networking & Infrastructure

Job TypeFull Time

QualificationBA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate

Experience7 years

LocationNairobi

Job FieldICT / Computer

POSITION OVERVIEW

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.

Location: Pakistan, India, Kenya, Egypt, Jordan

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • 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

  • 7+ years of relevant experience in cloud infrastructure and networking
  • Prior experience in enterprise-scale GCP implementations is highly preferred

WHAT WE OFFER

  • 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.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Computer/ IT jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday, October 16 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 02-10-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 02-10-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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