We are seeking a skilled and motivated Cloud Engineer to join our growing IT team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and management of cloud infrastructure on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with cloud technologies, a strong understanding of GCP services, and a passion for optimizing cloud environments for scalability, security, and performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Cloud Infrastructure Design & Deployment:
Design, deploy, and manage scalable, reliable, and secure Google Cloud environments. This includes utilizing GCP services such as Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Storage, Cloud Networking, BigQuery, and more.
Automation & DevOps Practices:
Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment using tools such as Helm. Implement CI/CD pipelines using Cloud Build, Jenkins, or similar tools.
Performance Optimization:
Monitor cloud performance, recommend improvements, and ensure optimal utilization of cloud resources to minimize cost while maximizing performance.
Security & Compliance:
Implement cloud security best practices, including IAM roles, VPCs, encryption, firewalls, and data protection. Assist in meeting compliance requirements related to data storage and processing.
Collaboration & Troubleshooting:
Collaborate with developers, systems architects, and other teams to understand requirements and provide technical expertise in designing cloud-based solutions. Troubleshoot issues related to the cloud infrastructure and provide quick resolutions.
Cloud Cost Management:
Monitor and optimize cloud spending by analyzing usage trends and identifying cost-saving opportunities. Utilize GCP's cost management tools to track resource consumption and budgets.
Documentation & Knowledge Sharing:
Document cloud architecture, processes, and best practices. Provide training and mentorship to team members and internal stakeholders on Google Cloud technologies.
Innovation & Continuous Learning:
Stay up-to-date with the latest Google Cloud Platform offerings, best practices, and industry trends. Contribute to the adoption of new technologies that improve cloud infrastructure and engineering efficiency.
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
4+ years of experience working with cloud computing (Google Cloud Platform (GCP) preferred).
Proficiency in key GCP. Azure or AWS services, such as Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Storage and BigQuery.
Strong understanding of cloud networking concepts, including VPC, subnets, load balancing, and VPNs.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
Knowledge of cloud security principles, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and data security.
Strong scripting skills in Python.
Solid problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex cloud-related issues.
Google Cloud Certified - Professional Cloud Architect, Cloud DevOps Engineer, or similar certification.
Experience with cloud cost management and optimization tools.
Experience in serverless computing (Cloud Run, Kubernetes etc.).
Basic knowledge of database management, including Cloud SQL, BigQuery and Postgres.
Familiarity with agile methodologies and project management tools (Jira, Confluence).
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.