Google Cloud Operations Engineer/W2 ONLY

Google Cloud Operations Engineer

Germantown, MD (onsite)

Long Term/W2 ONLY

REQUIRED:

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years' proficiency in CI/CD tools (e.g., Cloud build, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Circles).
• 3+ years' experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• 3+ years' knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g. Google Cloud, AWS, Azure and VMWare).
• 3+ years' knowledge of Load Balancers and WAF (e.g. F5-ASM, Cloud Armor, Global Load Balancers, F5-LTM, etc.)
• 1+ year experience with Isac tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• 3+ years' proficiency in network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.).
• 1+ year experience with network security practices and tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong problem-solving abilities to diagnose and resolve network issues.
• Ability to analyze network performance metrics and make necessary adjustments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for documentation and support..
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Certifications related to cloud platforms (e.g., Google Cybersecurity Professional
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Familiarity with security practices and tools

1. Infrastructure Management using Isac and Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD):

• Use CI/CD pipelines to implement changes, ensure smooth integration of code changes and rapid deployment of applications.
• Configure and monitor cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and on-premises servers.

2. Database Management

• Implement changes/ updates to database schemas, tables, indexes, and relationships.
• Write and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, triggers, and scripts.
• Use ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes for data integration and migration.
• Monitor and analyze database performance to identify and resolve issues.
• Implement indexing, partitioning, and query optimization techniques to improve database performance.
• Develop and implement backup and recovery plans to protect against data loss.
• Regularly test backup and recovery procedures to ensure data can be restored effectively.

3. Monitoring and Performance Optimization:

• Implement and manage monitoring and logging solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).
• Analyze system performance and application metrics to identify and address bottlenecks.

4. Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with development teams to understand application requirements and provide operational support.
• Facilitate communication between development, operations, and quality assurance teams to ensure alignment.

5. Automation and Scripting:

• Use scripts and automation tools to streamline repetitive tasks and processes.
• Use scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation purposes.

6. Security and Compliance:

• Enforce security best practices and policies for application and infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards (e.g., PII, PCI, GDPR, HIPAA).

7. Incident Management and Troubleshooting:

• Respond to and resolve operational issues, outages, and incidents.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures to avoid future incidents in close interaction with vendors and service providers.

8. Configuration Management and Documentation/Reporting:

• Manage application configurations and environment settings to ensure consistency across development, testing, and production environments.
• Document network configurations, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare reports on network performance, incidents, and upgrades.
• Maintain an inventory of Servers, routers, firewalls, Virtual Machines, network assets and resources in CMDB

9. Collaboration and Coordination:

• Work closely with IT teams, vendors, and other stakeholders to implement and upgrade network solutions.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure network solutions align with business needs.
• Participate in project planning and management activities related to network infrastructure.

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