GCP Platform Engineer

An employer is seeking a GCP Platform Engineer for a large automotive client sitting fully remote. Responsibilities include:
Design, deploy, and manage Google Cloud Platform (GCP) infrastructure.
Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Pulumi, Cloud Deployment Manager, or Ansible.
Implement security best practices, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and compliance frameworks.
Optimize cloud resources for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
Documenting current environment (network topology in particular)
Documenting SOPs/Standards for the environment
Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices in cloud environments.
Collaborate with development teams to integrate cloud solutions into applications.
Troubleshoot and resolve cloud infrastructure and service issues.
Provide technical guidance and support to team members and stakeholders.

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6+ years of GCP experience
3+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) development.
Strong security and vulnerability experience
Strong networking and coding skills
Experience designing multi-tenant IaaS and PaaS cloud solutions.
Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automation scripting (Python, Bash, Ansible), and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
Proficiency in SQL-based databases (Redshift, GBQ).
Excellent communication and troubleshooting skills.

GCP certification (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect, DevOps Engineer).
Experience migrating legacy systems into GCP technologies.
Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and cloud security frameworks.
Understanding of network security and zero-trust architecture.

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.