[Remote] Cloud Engineer (Google Cloud Platform)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Dice is seeking a Cloud Engineer specializing in Google Cloud Platform to manage and optimize cloud services. The role involves configuring VPC environments, collaborating with SecOps for security controls, and ensuring efficient cloud operations to meet project requirements.ResponsibilitiesConfigure and deploy VPC environments and cloud instances, as designed by the Cloud Architect, to meet the needs across all hosted workloadsEvaluate and collaborate with SecOps team to establish security controls necessary to meet policy and standards from the CISO, ideally in a templated and automated mannerAnalyze and recommend new cloud platform capabilities for consideration for adoptionManage users/orgs/groups/access within the cloud platform, based on requirements defined by the Identity Access Management teamCreate monitoring and reporting capabilities to meet the management needs of the cloud platformFollow standards and procedures (SOPs) for consumption of IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS (via IaC)Communicate/advocate capabilities of the cloud platform to drive adoptionWork with SecOps resources to ensure network security policy is established in a consistent, repeatable and automated mannerEscalate if/when roadblocks or delays arise that cannot be addressed via 1:1 interactionWork MST TimezoneIn performing this duty, provide examples of typical problems or challenges encountered by this position, and the guidance used to resolve the problemMonitoring system availability across a multi-vendor technology stack, to be able to maximize availability and rapidly diagnose/resolve issues when they ariseEstablishing the capabilities to minimize costs (instance scheduling, scale-up/down, self-provisioning, etc.) to compel application owners to run their apps in the cloudHandling multiple project needs concurrently without affecting project deadlinesProvision cloud services (server instances, storage, reporting, monitoring, security, etc.) to meet project requirementsSubject matter expert for project teams requiring input and work from the Cloud Operations teamEngage other infrastructure and operations teams as needed to meet project needsEscalate if/when roadblocks or delays arise that cannot be addressed via 1:1 interactionWork MST TimezoneSkillsConfigure and deploy VPC environments and cloud instances, as designed by the Cloud Architect, to meet the needs across all hosted workloadsEvaluate and collaborate with SecOps team to establish security controls necessary to meet policy and standards from the CISO, ideally in a templated and automated mannerAnalyze and recommend new cloud platform capabilities for consideration for adoptionManage users/orgs/groups/access within the cloud platform, based on requirements defined by the Identity Access Management teamCreate monitoring and reporting capabilities to meet the management needs of the cloud platformFollow standards and procedures (SOPs) for consumption of IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS (via IaC)Communicate/advocate capabilities of the cloud platform to drive adoptionWork with SecOps resources to ensure network security policy is established in a consistent, repeatable and automated mannerEscalate if/when roadblocks or delays arise that cannot be addressed via 1:1 interactionWork MST TimezoneMonitoring system availability across a multi-vendor technology stack, to be able to maximize availability and rapidly diagnose/resolve issues when they ariseEstablishing the capabilities to minimize costs (instance scheduling, scale-up/down, self-provisioning, etc.) to compel application owners to run their apps in the cloudHandling multiple project needs concurrently without affecting project deadlinesProvision cloud services (server instances, storage, reporting, monitoring, security, etc.) to meet project requirementsSubject matter expert for project teams requiring input and work from the Cloud Operations teamEngage other infrastructure and operations teams as needed to meet project needsEscalate if/when roadblocks or delays arise that cannot be addressed via 1:1 interactionWork MST TimezoneCompany OverviewDice is the go-to career marketplace for tech professionals. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in Drachten, Friesland, NLD, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.or-quest.nl/.Company H1B SponsorshipDice has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2022, 4 in 2021, 5 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.