Lead GCP Engineer

We're looking for a highly skilled Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Engineer to design, build, and maintain our core cloud infrastructure. You'll be the go-to expert for all things related to GCP's foundational services, ensuring our platform is scalable, secure, and reliable. If you have a deep knowledge of GCP's networking, storage, database and security features, we want to hear from you.

Core Details:

• Hybrid (2 to 3 days on-site) in Ashburn, VA.
• Full-Time Direct Hire
• Compensation: 150k to 200k base compensation
• Ability to obtain & maintain a Top-Secret Clearance required.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable and secure cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud.
• Manage core GCP services, including Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), subnets, firewalls, and routing tables.
• Configure and maintain GCP storage solutions like Cloud Storage, Filestore, and Persistent Disk.
• Oversee identity and access management (IAM) to ensure the principle of least privilege is applied.
• Manage and operate cloud-native database services such as Cloud SQL, Cloud Spanner, and Bigtable, including performance tuning and high-availability configuration.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize infrastructure costs.
• Manage container orchestration platforms such as Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure their applications have the necessary infrastructure resources.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Cloud Deployment Manager.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of working with Cloud technologies
• 3+ years of experience working directly with applications or resources in Google Cloud
• Proven experience as a Platform, Cloud, or Infrastructure Engineer.
• Deep, hands-on experience with foundational GCP services, including Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, and VPC.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, firewalls, and VPNs within a cloud environment.
• Experience with infrastructure such as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform).
• GCP certification (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect) is a plus.
• Experience with scripting tools such as Bash and Python
• Experience with Git, GitLab, Jenkins or Harness
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
• Existing DHS/CBP or TS clearance is a plus

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