GCP Cloud Engineer/Architect

August Schell

. Design, implement, and maintain GCP infrastructure supporting modernization initiatives .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing GCP infrastructure, Kubernetes deployments, and cloud networking solutions. Proficient in Infrastructure-as-Code practices using Terraform and CI/CD workflows, with strong communication skills for customer-facing roles.

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Google Cloud Platform (GCP)Kubernetes/GKE DeploymentInfrastructure-as-Code (Terraform)Cloud Networking (VPC, Routing, Firewalls)GCP Professional Architect Certification

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Hard Skills

Cloud EngineeringKubernetesTerraformCI/CD PipelinesLinuxYAMLBigQueryDataflowFirestoreIAM

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCustomer-Facing SkillsAbility to Manage AmbiguityIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

GitHubGitLabArgoCDArgo WorkflowsCrossplaneAnsibleSplunkCriblDatabricks

Certifications & Qualifications

GCP Professional Architect CertificationGCP Security Engineer Certification

Industry Keywords

Cloud ModernizationFedRAMPNIST 800-53Federal Cloud EnvironmentsDoD Clearance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleBigQueryCloudFirewallsGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaKubernetesLinuxSplunkTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and maintain GCP infrastructure supporting modernization initiatives
Architect and deploy Kubernetes (GKE) clusters and supporting services
Lead migrations from on-premises environments to cloud-native architectures
Design and implement cloud networking solutions including VPCs, routing, firewalls, and VPN/interconnects
Develop Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform and Kubernetes-native tooling
Implement CI/CD and GitOps workflows using GitHub or GitLab with ArgoCD/Argo Workflows
Support data and application platforms including BigQuery, Dataflow, Cloud Run, Firestore, and Pub/Sub
Provide architecture guidance, documentation, and best-practice recommendations
Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with federal and enterprise standards
Deliver customer-facing professional services focused on cloud modernization, architecture, and hands-on engineering

Requirements

What you’ll need

4–6+ years of hands-on cloud engineering experience
Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Kubernetes/GKE deployment and operations experience
Cloud networking expertise (VPC, subnets, routing, firewall rules, load balancing)
Experience with IAM, service accounts, and organization policies
Proficiency with Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code practices
Familiarity with Linux, containers, YAML, and CI/CD pipelines
Strong communication and customer-facing skills
Ability to work independently and manage ambiguity
GCP Professional Architect or Security Engineer certification preferred
Experience with BigQuery, Dataflow, Firestore, or Vertex AI preferred
Experience with Crossplane, Ansible, or similar automation frameworks preferred
Exposure to Splunk, Cribl, Databricks, or similar analytics platforms preferred
Knowledge of FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, or federal cloud environments preferred
Java application deployment or modernization experience preferred
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must be eligible to obtain a Secret Clearance
All employees must be U.S. citizens due to facility security and U.S. government contracting requirements
Willingness to obtain/maintain a DoD clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to grow into a multi-cloud or multi-OEM subject matter expert
Veteran status strongly encouraged
Opportunity to work on federal cloud modernization initiatives