Terraform-Google Cloud Platform Data Engineer

Role: Terraform/Google Cloud Platform Data Engineer
Date: October 29, 2025
Type: Contract, Full-time
Work Setup: Onsite to start, with potential hybrid or remote flexibility after training
This position was created to support an expanding team within the Department of Finance and Administration’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) group. The team is growing to meet new project demands and modernize the State’s infrastructure using Google Cloud and Terraform.
Top Requirements:

• Strong hands-on experience with Terraform (HCL) and Google Cloud Platform architecture
• Knowledge of Google Cloud Platform networking, IAM, monitoring, and logging
• Experience integrating Terraform with CI/CD and GitOps workflows
• Proficiency in Python and Bash for automation and scripting
• Understanding of state management, secrets handling, and cloud security best practices
• Seven to nine years of related experience in infrastructure or cloud environments

Responsibilities:
The engineer will design and automate the cloud and data center infrastructure that supports enterprise systems. Day-to-day work will include:

• Architecting and deploying scalable environments in Google Cloud Platform using Terraform
• Managing infrastructure as code to improve performance, governance, and cost control
• Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• Working closely with network and security teams on IAM, monitoring, and compliance
• Writing clear documentation and implementation plans
• Supporting modernization and migration initiatives across departments

Qualifications:

• 7–9 years in infrastructure, cloud, or data engineering
• Deep knowledge of Terraform (HCL) and Google Cloud Platform services
• Solid grasp of networking, firewalls, backup systems, and database technologies (SQL, Oracle)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Prior experience working on enterprise or public-sector projects is a plus

What Makes This Role Stand Out:

• Direct impact on statewide technology modernization efforts
• Exposure to healthcare and regulatory systems at the enterprise level
• Structured environment with clear goals and stable funding
• Potential to move into a hybrid or remote role after the onboarding period

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.