Google Cloud Platform Engineer

Job ID: MI-159196

Hybrid/Local MI Govt AWS/Google Cloud Platform Engineer/Architect (15+/AWS CCPCDL) with DevOps, web services, automation/scripting, APIs, CI/CD, Linux, NIST/CIS/PCI, VMware/Cisco/Dell/Nutanix experience

Location: Dimondale, MI (DTMB)
Duration: 12 Months
Hybrid: Resource will be working a hybrid schedule. NO REMOTE ONLY OPTION. Will need to be onsite from day 1, two days a week. (Tuesdays and Wednesdays are required onsite days).
Local candidates (strongly preferred) or non-local (must be willing to relocate at their own expense from acceptance with no delays & follow the hybrid schedule).

Top Skills & Years of Experience:
Cloud Delivery Analyst / Business Analyst 1-3 years
Knowledge of concepts of designing and developing dynamic Cloud solutions in Google Cloud Platform and Amazon Web Services and moving parts involved in continuous integration and delivery 1-3 years
Solid understanding and skill with DevOps, web services and application programming interfaces (APIs) Solid understanding and skill with DevOps, web services and application programming interfaces (APIs) 1-3 years
Foundational institutional knowledge of State of Michigan platforms, cloud architecture, security requirements and processes 1-3 years

Skill Matrix: Required
Cloud Delivery Analyst / Business Analyst 1-3 years
Knowledge of concepts of designing and developing dynamic Cloud solutions in Google Cloud Platform and Amazon Web Services and moving parts involved in continuous integration and delivery. 1-3 years
Experience with Tooling and Automation to enable seamless automation of infrastructure provisioning and configuration. Highly Desirable
Pipeline Design and Architecture to improve development flow and delivery. Highly Desirable
Solid understanding and skill with DevOps, web services and application programming interfaces (APIs).1-3 years
Create, maintain, and troubleshooting skills for cloud infrastructure Highly Desirable
Foundational institutional knowledge of State of Michigan platforms, cloud architecture, security requirements and processes. 1-3 years
Cloud security and compliance experience

Highly Desirable
Certification(s):
Google Cloud Certified Cloud Digital Leader
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Highly Desirable
Clear and concise written and verbal communication is crucial to success and productivity in this role.

Core Competencies
Ability to learn and apply cloud engineering concepts quickly.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to interpret technical requirements and assist in developing cloud-based solutions.
Interest in automation, DevOps, and continuous improvement.
Clear communication skills for explaining technical concepts to both technical and non-technical
audiences.
Collaborative mindset and willingness to work across teams.
Other desired skills: Containerization, Linux, Database skills, security and recovery, web services
and applications programming interfaces (APIs)

Core Tasks
Assist senior cloud architects with the design and deployment of cloud solutions across the State
of Michigan AWS, and Google Cloud Platform environments.
Support the build-out of multi-cloud environments, including public, private, and hybrid cloud
models.
Help maintain and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure components.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines.
Assist with infrastructure provisioning and configuration using automation tools.
Participate in integrating cloud pipelines with existing DevOps systems.
Document architecture decisions, pipeline configurations, and deployment procedures.
Participate in knowledge transfer sessions and training activities.
Maintain clear and organized technical documentation for onboarding and future reference.
Support adherence to cloud security best practices and compliance frameworks (NIST, CIS, PCI,
etc.).
Assist in implementing secure configurations and monitoring controls.
Work with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into cloud
requirements.
Participate in discussions with vendors, product specialists, and internal teams to evaluate
technologies.
Support enterprise architecture reviews and solution assessments.
Assist with performance analysis, troubleshooting, and optimization of cloud workloads.
Help design and test workload migrations and disaster recovery scenarios.
Support integration of cloud services with on-premises technologies (VMware, Cisco, Dell,
Nutanix, etc.).
Leverage State of Michigan Institutional knowledge to cloud engineering projects.