Overview
Remote
On Site
$55 - $60 hourly
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - Temp
Skills
Virtual Private Cloud
Collaboration
Security Controls
Reporting
PaaS
SaaS
Tier 2
Break/Fix
Network Security
Google Cloud Platform
Google Cloud
Network
Storage
Management
Microsoft Windows
Linux
IaaS
Business Continuity Planning
Disaster Recovery
Security Management
SAN
Operations Support Systems
Continuous Integration and Development
Continuous Integration
Scripting
Python
Bash
Windows PowerShell
Cloud Computing
Terraform
Microsoft Azure
DevOps
Artificial Intelligence
Messaging
Job Details
RESPONSIBILITIES:
A client of Kforce's in Denver, Colorado (CO) is hiring a Google Cloud Platform Cloud Engineer for a year-long, remote contract. Candidates must be local to Colorado, and willing to pick up equipment in Denver.
Primary Responsibilities:
* Configure and deploy VPC environments and cloud instances as designed by the Cloud Architect to meet the needs across all hosted workloads
* Evaluate and collaborate with NetSecOps team to establish security controls necessary to meet policy and standards from the CISO, ideally in a templated and automated manner
* Analyze and recommend new Google Cloud Platform capabilities for consideration for adoption
* Manage users/orgs/groups/access within the cloud platform, based on requirements defined by IAM team
* Create monitoring and reporting capabilities to meet management needs of cloud platform
* Define and document standards and procedures (SOPs) for consumption of IaaS (via IaC), PaaS, and SaaS on Google Cloud Platform
* Communicate/advocate capabilities of the cloud platform to drive adoption
* Act as Tier-2 escalation point for on-call/break-fix efforts, to diagnose and resolve incidents and problems with cloud-based systems
* Work with NetSecOps resources to ensure network security policy is established in a consistent, repeatable, and automated manner
REQUIREMENTS:
* Google Foundational certification
* At least five (5) years of infrastructure development experience with hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform foundation services related to computing, network, storage, content delivery, administration and security, deployment and management, and automation technologies
* At least five (5) years of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) experience in Terraform or similar
* Deep domain expertise in cloud infrastructure solutions (i.e., Windows and Linux IaaS, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery, Security, Management, Storage, Networking, OSS, containers, and Infrastructure as code technology), breadth of technical experience, and technical aptitude to learn and adjust to new technologies and cloud trends required
* Experience and understanding of large-scale infrastructure deployments in enterprise-wide environments are required
* Experience with automated Continuous Integration/Delivery
* Scripting skills in Python, Bash, and PowerShell
Bonus Qualifications:
* Professional Cloud Architect certification
* Experience with Terraform
* Experience with Azure DevOps
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
A client of Kforce's in Denver, Colorado (CO) is hiring a Google Cloud Platform Cloud Engineer for a year-long, remote contract. Candidates must be local to Colorado, and willing to pick up equipment in Denver.
Primary Responsibilities:
* Configure and deploy VPC environments and cloud instances as designed by the Cloud Architect to meet the needs across all hosted workloads
* Evaluate and collaborate with NetSecOps team to establish security controls necessary to meet policy and standards from the CISO, ideally in a templated and automated manner
* Analyze and recommend new Google Cloud Platform capabilities for consideration for adoption
* Manage users/orgs/groups/access within the cloud platform, based on requirements defined by IAM team
* Create monitoring and reporting capabilities to meet management needs of cloud platform
* Define and document standards and procedures (SOPs) for consumption of IaaS (via IaC), PaaS, and SaaS on Google Cloud Platform
* Communicate/advocate capabilities of the cloud platform to drive adoption
* Act as Tier-2 escalation point for on-call/break-fix efforts, to diagnose and resolve incidents and problems with cloud-based systems
* Work with NetSecOps resources to ensure network security policy is established in a consistent, repeatable, and automated manner
REQUIREMENTS:
* Google Foundational certification
* At least five (5) years of infrastructure development experience with hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform foundation services related to computing, network, storage, content delivery, administration and security, deployment and management, and automation technologies
* At least five (5) years of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) experience in Terraform or similar
* Deep domain expertise in cloud infrastructure solutions (i.e., Windows and Linux IaaS, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery, Security, Management, Storage, Networking, OSS, containers, and Infrastructure as code technology), breadth of technical experience, and technical aptitude to learn and adjust to new technologies and cloud trends required
* Experience and understanding of large-scale infrastructure deployments in enterprise-wide environments are required
* Experience with automated Continuous Integration/Delivery
* Scripting skills in Python, Bash, and PowerShell
Bonus Qualifications:
* Professional Cloud Architect certification
* Experience with Terraform
* Experience with Azure DevOps
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
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