Google Cloud Platform Engineer

NO C2C. W2 ONLY. MUST SIT ONSITE IN CHARLOTTE, NC 3 DAYS A WEEK.
TEKsystems is currently looking for a Google Cloud Platform Infrastructure Deployment Engineer that will be responsible for deploying new Google Cloud Platform environments using Terraform, provisioning foundational cloud infrastructure, and providing L2 support during onboarding and deployment activities. This role requires strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform services, terraform modules, and infrastructure-as-code workflows, along with working knowledge of GKE to support teams leveraging Kubernetes-based workloads. Engineers will ensure deployments meet organizational standards, troubleshoot issues across IAM, networking, APIs, and Terraform execution, and collaborate with platform teams to maintain
consistent, compliant provisioning patterns.

Top Skills

• Terraform expertise - modules, state management, debugging failed plan/apply runs.
• Google Cloud Platform infrastructure - project creation, IAM, VPC networking, service accounts, APIs, logging/monitoring.
• GKE knowledge - understanding of cluster architecture, workloads, IAM, networking, and basic troubleshooting.
• Infrastructure provisioning -deploying new Google Cloud Platform projects and environments using standardized landing zone patterns.
• Troubleshooting - IAM permission issues, API enablement, quota limits, network connectivity, Terraform errors.
• CI/CD familiarity -Cloud Build, GitHub Actions, Jenkins for infra-automation.
• Scripting - Bash or Python for automation and tooling.
• Cloud governance understanding - org policies, folder structure, billing linkage, compliance requirements.
• L2 support experience - resolving deployment blockers and assisting app teams with onboarding.
• Communication & collaboration - working with platform teams, app teams, and stakeholders.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Deploy new Google Cloud Platform projects using Terraform modules and standardized blueprints.
• Provision core infrastructure: VPCs, subnets, firewall rules, routes, IAM roles, service accounts, Cloud Storage, logging/monitoring sinks, and required APIs.
• Execute and troubleshoot Terraform plan/apply runs, resolving issues with state, providers, permissions, and module configuration.
• Ensure deployments comply with landing zone standards, naming conventions, org policies, and security controls.
• Validate and configure network connectivity (VPC peering, DNS, routing).
• Provide L2 support for deployment failures, IAM issues, API enablement, quota problems, and onboarding questions.
• Support teams using GKE by assisting with basic troubleshooting, IAM alignment, networking, and workload onboarding considerations.
• Work within CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure automation (Cloud Build, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
• Maintain and update Terraform modules, variables, and reusable patterns.
• Document deployment steps, resolutions, and improvements to provisioning workflows.
• Communicate progress, blockers, and resolutions to platform teams and stakeholders.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charlotte, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.