We are looking for Senior Google Cloud Platform Platform Engineer - Remote / Telecommute for our client in Seattle, WA
Job Title: Senior Google Cloud Platform Platform Engineer - Remote / Telecommute
Job Location: Seattle, WA
Job Type: Contract
Pay Range: $45.00hr - $50.00hr
Job Overview:
Administer, configure, maintain, and upgrade Google Cloud Platform Composer (Apache Airflow) environments while supporting and optimizing cloud infrastructure across the platform.
Responsibilities:
- Administer, configure, maintain, and upgrade Google Cloud Platform Composer (Apache Airflow) environments.
- Design and implement infrastructure as code using Terraform for provisioning and managing Google Cloud Platform resources.
- Create Terraform modules and publish them in Terraform Enterprise (TFE).
- Perform DAG deployment, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and operational support.
- Support and optimize Dataflow and Dataproc workloads, including batch and streaming data processing pipelines.
- Maintain Google Cloud Platform infrastructure, including services such as Google Cloud Platform Composer (Apache Airflow), Google Cloud Storage (GCS), BigQuery, Cloud Dataflow / Apache Beam, Cloud Dataproc, Cloud Functions, Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL, Secret Manager, and Logging & Monitoring.
- Monitor Google Cloud Platform usage and quotas, and proactively prevent quota-related issues.
- Set up and manage alerting by creating alert policies in Google Cloud Platform Monitoring.
- Manage CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or other CI/CD tools.
- Request Identity and Access Management (IAM) permissions, service accounts, and security policies following least-privilege principles.
- Ensure security, compliance, and cost-efficiency across the cloud environment.
- Monitor cloud infrastructure health, performance, and resource utilization using Cloud Monitoring, Cloud Logging, Error Reporting, and Cloud Trace.
- Develop automation scripts and operational tools using Python or Java to improve platform efficiency and reduce manual effort.
- Create and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, architecture diagrams, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and platform best practices.
- Utilize strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Nice to Have Skills:
- Experience with CDC platforms such as Striim.
- Experience with ServiceNow integrations and operational workflows.
- Knowledge of FinOps, cloud cost optimization, and governance frameworks.
- Understanding of networking components including VPCs, Shared VPCs, VPC Connectors, Firewall Rules, and CIDR Ranges.
- Exposure to the healthcare domain.
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Benefits
Our Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.
About Cynet Systems
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.
As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.
