GCP DevOps Engineer
This role requires candidates who are currently authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. This role is remote.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced GCP DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environments. This role focuses on cloud infrastructure, enterprise landing zones, network security, automation, and compliance.
The ideal candidate has strong hands-on GCP experience, expertise in infrastructure as code, and a solid understanding of enterprise cloud security best practices.
Key Responsibilities
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Design, deploy, and maintain secure, enterprise-ready GCP landing zones.
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Configure and manage GCP infrastructure, networking, identity and access management (IAM), and security controls.
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Develop and enforce cloud security policies, governance standards, and compliance requirements.
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Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and related automation tools.
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Integrate security scanning, vulnerability management, and policy enforcement into CI/CD pipelines.
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Design and implement Zero Trust architecture, identity federation, and least-privilege access controls.
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Configure and manage GCP security monitoring tools, including Security Command Center and Chronicle SIEM.
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Conduct security assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and remediate infrastructure misconfigurations.
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Support cloud networking, including VPCs, VPNs, private connectivity, and hybrid cloud environments.
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Collaborate with technical teams to establish cloud architecture standards and best practices.
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Develop reusable infrastructure templates and documentation.
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Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure issues and support incident response activities.
Required Qualifications
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3+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, or infrastructure engineering.
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3+ years of hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
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Experience designing and deploying enterprise GCP landing zones.
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Strong knowledge of GCP networking, IAM, cloud security, and infrastructure architecture.
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Advanced experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.
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Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and automated security controls.
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Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
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Understanding of cloud security and compliance frameworks, including SOC 2, NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, or FedRAMP.
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Strong scripting skills using Python, Bash, or similar languages.
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Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud environments, including AWS or Azure.
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Knowledge of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), monitoring, and incident management.
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Experience with GitOps tools such as ArgoCD or Flux.
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Familiarity with cloud security tools such as Checkov, Trivy, Snyk, and OPA/Rego.
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Experience supporting regulated industries such as healthcare, financial services, or government.
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Knowledge of Google Assured Workloads and advanced cloud security controls.
Preferred Certifications
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Google Cloud Professional Cloud Security Engineer
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Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect
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Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)
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AWS Certified Security – Specialty
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Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
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CISSP, CCSP, or equivalent certification
Technical Environment
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Cloud: Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
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Infrastructure & Automation: Terraform, GitOps, CI/CD
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Containers: Kubernetes, GKE, Docker, Anthos
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Security: Security Command Center, Chronicle SIEM, Cloud IAM, Cloud Armor
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Networking: VPC, Cloud NAT, Cloud DNS, VPN, Cloud Interconnect
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Monitoring: Google Cloud Monitoring, Splunk
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Scripting: Python, Bash
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Version Control: GitLab, Bitbucket
