Urgent Needed - Google Cloud Platform Cloud Engineer - Charlotte, NC - Hybrid

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Job Title: Google Cloud Platform Cloud Engineer 

Location: Charlotte, NC

Duration: 12+ Months (Contract Role) 

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Google Cloud Platform Engineer to support our cloud infrastructure initiatives with a focus on Infrastructure as Code (IaC), security, and machine learning (ML) services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing, deploying, and managing Google Cloud environments using Terraform and related automation tools. 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Terraform code to deploy and configure Google Cloud Platform ML services. 
• Automate Google Cloud Platform infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and management using IaC. 
• Implement and maintain Google Cloud Platform security best practices, including networking, identity management, and data protection. 
• Collaborate with platform, development, and security teams to design scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud solutions. 
• Ensure adherence to compliance and governance standards within Google Cloud Platform environments. 
• Troubleshoot infrastructure and networking issues while optimizing performance and reliability. 

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience or equivalent (through work experience, training, or education). 
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform), including building complex infrastructures using Infrastructure as Code (IaC). 
• 2+ years of practical experience with Terraform and GitHub for automation and source control. 
• Strong understanding of Google Cloud Platform networking VPC, VPN, Cloud Interconnect, VNet, and Load Balancing. 
• Knowledge of Google Cloud Platform’s Data, Analytics, and AI/ML service offerings. 
• Experience with at least three of the following Google Cloud Platform services: BigQuery, Composer, Vertex AI, Document AI, Agent Builder, Dataproc, Data Catalog, Notebooks.
• Deep understanding of network protocols, security, and compliance standards. 
• Proficiency with scripting and automation tools for network provisioning and configuration. 
• Knowledge of Cloud Security, Data Protection, and security policy management on Google Cloud Platform. 
• Basic understanding of Landing Zone architecture and Blueprint concepts in cloud environments.