GCP Engineer

Description

The company serves the US federal government, and this role is part of its technology work for defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health clients.

The company is a technology business within a global group. The team is collaborative and supports growth through hands-on work, certifications, and industry training.

You will help build, automate, and run a secure Google Cloud platform for federal customers.

You will work hands-on in an Agile team, turning architecture standards into working infrastructure, keeping it reliable and compliant, and helping new customers start using the platform.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run Google Cloud services, including networking, identity and access management, and Kubernetes (GKE)
• Write and maintain infrastructure as code in Terraform
• Build CI/CD pipelines that include security checks
• Watch the platform, troubleshoot problems, and identify root causes
• Apply security controls aligned with NIST and FedRAMP, fix vulnerabilities, and produce evidence for audits
• Create environments for new customers and help them resolve technical questions
• Automate repetitive work, document what you build, and share your learning with the team

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in cloud, platform, or infrastructure engineering, including 2-3 years working hands-on with Google Cloud
• A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
• Hands-on experience with Terraform or a similar infrastructure as code tool
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines with tools such as GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or Cloud Build
• Working knowledge of GCP IAM, VPC networking, and Kubernetes
• Scripting skills in Python or Bash
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools
• Working familiarity with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, or similar security frameworks, gained in a regulated environment
• Clear communication and a methodical approach to problem solving
• Nice to have: Google Professional Cloud Engineer, HashiCorp Terraform Associate, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or Security+ certification
• Nice to have: experience onboarding customers onto a shared cloud platform
• Nice to have: experience supporting federal or other highly regulated environments, including Public Trust
• Nice to have: experience working in Agile with PI-based planning

Conditions

Under local law, the company shares reasonable pay ranges for hired roles, based on labor costs in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia

The base pay range for this role in those locations is $95,900 - $162,300 USD

Pay varies with office location, role, skill set, and experience

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis with no fixed deadline

The company is committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive culture for all employees

Benefits

• The company offers a wide variety of benefits