GCP Cloud Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Assist in the modernization of federal agencies by constructing, deploying, automating, and maintaining secure and efficient cloud environments.

• Collaborate with a lead architect to provide hands-on implementation and operational support for cloud-related projects.

• Utilize Terraform-based Infrastructure as Code to develop reusable modules and ensure secure configurations.

• Design and manage GCP compute, networking, security, and automation services.

• Deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications using GKE.

• Develop and maintain serverless applications with Cloud Run, focusing on Python-based services.

• Implement and oversee monitoring, logging, and tracing systems.

• Diagnose complex cloud systems, including performance issues, network connectivity, GKE, and IAM permissions.

• Create and update architecture diagrams, runbooks, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Ensure consistent, agency-aligned GCP operations that comply with federal frameworks.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least six (6) years of experience in setting up, configuring, and utilizing GCP cloud operational tools to fulfill service level agreements, performance objectives, and compliance standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field.

• Proficient in GCP core services, including Compute Engine for both Linux (Red Hat) and Windows.

• Familiarity with Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Cloud Run, and Python-based services.

• Strong knowledge of VPC, DNS, Load Balancing, hybrid connectivity, firewalls, and network security policies.

• Advanced understanding of GCP IAM, including custom roles and policies, as well as Workload Identity Federation (WIF).

• Experience with Secret Manager, Pub/Sub, VPC Service Controls, and VM Binary Authorization.

• Skilled in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and the creation of reusable Terraform modules.

• Proven experience in developing and troubleshooting CI/CD pipelines using Cloud Build and GitHub Actions.

• Advanced troubleshooting skills related to performance, networking, GKE, and IAM permissions.

• Ability to implement and manage monitoring, logging, and tracing systems effectively.

• Competence in creating and maintaining architecture diagrams, runbooks, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Must possess US work authorization without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• A collaborative and supportive community.

• Hands-on experience in a dynamic environment.

• Opportunities for professional certifications.

• Access to industry training programs.

• Comprehensive benefits package (details provided via employer benefits information).