GCP Cloud Platform Administrator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Spain.

📋 Description

• Administer and manage Google Cloud Platform environments spanning Compute, Storage, Networking, Security, IAM, Governance, and Monitoring.

• Oversee Google Cloud Identity and Access Management, which includes users, groups, service accounts, roles, and organization-wide policies.

• Design and uphold secure least-privilege access models.

• Deploy, configure, and sustain GCP resources such as Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, VPC, Cloud Load Balancing, Cloud SQL, and managed cloud services.

• Handle GCP networking, including VPCs, subnets, firewall rules, routes, private connectivity, and hybrid connectivity as necessary.

• Automate infrastructure provisioning and operational tasks using Terraform, Google Cloud CLI, APIs, and scripting languages like Python.

• Support and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated cloud deployments.

• Implement and uphold Infrastructure as Code practices across GCP environments.

• Monitor platform health, performance, and availability utilizing Google Cloud Monitoring, Cloud Logging, and alerting.

• Troubleshoot and resolve incidents, outages, and performance issues in cloud infrastructure.

• Analyze Google Cloud billing and usage to identify optimization opportunities and underutilized resources.

• Contribute to FinOps and cost optimization initiatives, including rightsizing, resource governance, and budget monitoring.

• Implement and maintain cloud security and governance controls across GCP projects and organizations.

• Collaborate with developers, Data Engineers, Architects, Project Managers, and business stakeholders.

• Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, architecture documentation, contingency plans, and runbooks.

• Evaluate new Google Cloud services and platform capabilities to enhance cloud and data environments.

• Work within SDG Group, a global consulting firm specializing in Data & Analytics.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in administering Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or equivalent experience in cloud infrastructure management.

• In-depth understanding of Google Cloud architecture and core services, including Compute, Storage, Networking, IAM, and Security.

• Comprehensive knowledge of GCP networking, including VPCs, subnets, firewall rules, routing, and private connectivity.

• Experience in managing IAM, service accounts, roles, and organizational policies.

• Proficient in Infrastructure as Code, particularly with Terraform.

• Familiarity with Google Cloud CLI (gcloud), APIs, and automation tools.

• Experience with DevOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud deployment automation.

• Knowledge of Google Cloud Monitoring and Cloud Logging or equivalent observability platforms.

• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve issues across GCP infrastructure and cloud-based applications.

• Understanding of cloud security, governance, and cost optimization principles.

• Strong scripting and automation capabilities, preferably in Python.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills for effective interaction with cross-functional and international teams.

• Google Cloud certifications are advantageous, such as Associate Cloud Engineer, Professional Cloud Architect, or Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer.

• Experience with BigQuery, Cloud Run, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Pub/Sub, Dataflow, Dataproc, or Composer is beneficial.

• Familiarity with Google Cloud data and analytics platforms is a plus.

• Experience with Kubernetes and containerized workloads is a plus.

• Knowledge of Terraform and GitOps practices is advantageous.

• Understanding of FinOps and cloud cost optimization is a plus.

• Experience in hybrid or multi-cloud environments, particularly GCP alongside AWS or Azure, is a plus.

• Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks in cloud environments is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Permanent contract.

• Fully remote work.

• Summer working hours in July and August, plus reduced hours on Fridays.

• Salary commensurate with your experience and background.

• Financial support for remote work.

• Access to training programs and professional certifications.

• Social benefits through flexible compensation options.

• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.

• Regular professional development reviews with a manager.

• Support and knowledge-sharing from both technical and business leaders.

• A workplace that emphasizes diversity and inclusion.