Google Cloud Platform Engineer/Architect

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) Engineer / Architect to support the strategic enablement of Google Cloud Platform infrastructure within a secure federal cloud enclave. This role requires deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform architecture, infrastructure as code (Terraform), and cloud operationalization within large-scale or highly regulated environments. The successful candidate will work closely with Google’s Professional Services Organization (PSO), internal engineering teams, and cross-functional federal stakeholders to deliver a robust and compliant Google Cloud Platform foundation.

Key Responsibilities:

Google Cloud Platform Architecture & Tenancy Design

o Design and implement a scalable and secure Google Cloud Platform Tenancy model aligned with federal agency requirements.

o Define Landing Zones, organizational policies, and project hierarchy consistent with industry and government best practices.

• Identity & Access Integration

o Architect and implement federated identity solutions that integrate with existing enterprise Active Directory or IAM frameworks.

o Align identity architecture with zero-trust principles and FedRAMP/FISMA compliance standards.

• Security & Compliance

o Define and enforce baseline security controls, audit policies, and governance structures using tools like Security Command Center, Org Policy, and Forseti.

o Assist in authoring or reviewing compliance documentation to support ATO (Authority to Operate).

• Hybrid & Cross-Cloud Networking

o Design and deploy hybrid cloud and cross-cloud network topologies, integrating Google Cloud Platform with AWS, Azure, and on-prem environments.

o Configure secure and resilient DNS and private connectivity solutions (e.g., Interconnect, VPN, Cloud DNS).

• Automation & Infrastructure as Code

o Develop repeatable, modular infrastructure patterns using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.

o Automate Google Cloud Platform resource provisioning, configuration drift detection, and compliance monitoring.

• Collaboration & Mentoring

o Serve as a technical advisor to internal cloud engineering teams and agency leadership.

o Interface with Google PSO, cloud operations, and security stakeholders to ensure architecture aligns with strategic objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on Google Cloud Platform infrastructure engineering or architecture experience.

• Minimum 10 years of experience with Infrastructure in major public clouds or data center.

• Demonstrated success in operationalizing Google Cloud Platform in a large enterprise or federal environment.

• Strong expertise in: o Terraform and automation frameworks o Google Cloud Platform identity and access management (IAM) o Networking (VPCs, VPN, Interconnect, DNS) o Security and compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, FISMA)

• Experience working with or within federal agencies or regulated industries.

• Proven track record designing or migrating workloads to Google Cloud Platform.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Google Cloud Platform Certifications such as:

o Professional Cloud Architect o Professional Cloud Security Engineer

o Professional DevOps Engineer

• Familiarity with other CSPs (AWS, Azure) and hybrid cloud integrations.

• Experience collaborating with Google PSO or similar professional service teams.

• Prior involvement in cloud governance, policy management, or cloud security operations.