Job Title: Google Cloud Platform Engineer (MID-LEVEL)
Location: Fully Remote
Required Clearance: CBP Full BI or Secret or TS clearance or TS/SCI
Citizen required
RATE: 150K per annum
We''re looking for a highly skilled Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) Engineer to design, build, and maintain our core cloud infrastructure. You''ll be the go-to expert for all things related to Google Cloud Platform''s foundational services, ensuring our platform is scalable, secure, and reliable. If you have a deep knowledge of Google Cloud Platform''s networking, storage, database and security features, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
Design and implement scalable and secure cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud.
Manage core Google Cloud Platform services, including Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), subnets, firewalls, and routing tables.
Configure and maintain Google Cloud Platform storage solutions like Cloud Storage, Filestore, and Persistent Disk.
Oversee identity and access management (IAM) to ensure the principle of least privilege is applied.
Manage and operate cloud-native database services such as Cloud SQL, Cloud Spanner, and Bigtable, including performance tuning and high-availability configuration.
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize infrastructure costs.
Manage container orchestration platforms such as Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
Collaborate with development teams to ensure their applications have the necessary infrastructure resources.
Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Cloud Deployment Manager.
Required Qualifications:
Proven experience as a Platform, Cloud, or Infrastructure Engineer.
5+ years of working with Cloud technologies
2+ years of experience working directly with applications or resources in Google Cloud
Deep, hands-on experience with foundational Google Cloud Platform services, including Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, and VPC.
Strong understanding of network protocols, firewalls, and VPNs within a cloud environment.
Experience with infrastructure such as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform).
Google Cloud Platform certification (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect) is a plus.
Experience with scripting tools such as Bash and Python
Experience with Git, GitLab, Jenkins or Harness
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
Existing DHS/CBP or TS clearance is a plus