Senior Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Engineer / Architect
Job Description:
We are seeking a Senior Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Engineer / Architect to support the strategic enablement of GCP infrastructure within a secure federal cloud enclave. This role requires deep expertise in GCP architecture, infrastructure as code (Terraform), and cloud operationalization within large-scale or highly regulated environments. The successful candidate will work closely with Google’s Professional Services Organization (PSO), internal engineering teams, and cross-functional federal stakeholders to deliver a robust and compliant GCP foundation.
Key Responsibilities:
GCP Architecture & Tenancy Design
o Design and implement a scalable and secure GCP Tenancy model aligned with
federal agency requirements.
o Define Landing Zones, organizational policies, and project hierarchy consistent
with industry and government best practices.
• Identity & Access Integration
o Architect and implement federated identity solutions that integrate with existing
enterprise Active Directory or IAM frameworks.
o Align identity architecture with zero-trust principles and FedRAMP/FISMA
compliance standards.
• Security & Compliance
o Define and enforce baseline security controls, audit policies, and governance
structures using tools like Security Command Center, Org Policy, and Forseti.
o Assist in authoring or reviewing compliance documentation to support ATO
(Authority to Operate).
• Hybrid & Cross-Cloud Networking
o Design and deploy hybrid cloud and cross-cloud network topologies,
integrating GCP with AWS, Azure, and on-prem environments.
o Configure secure and resilient DNS and private connectivity solutions (e.g.,
Interconnect, VPN, Cloud DNS).
• Automation & Infrastructure as Code
o Develop repeatable, modular infrastructure patterns using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.
o Automate GCP resource provisioning, configuration drift detection, and compliance monitoring.
• Collaboration & Mentoring
o Serve as a technical advisor to internal cloud engineering teams and agency leadership.
o Interface with Google PSO, cloud operations, and security stakeholders to ensure architecture aligns with strategic objectives.
Required Qualifications
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on GCP infrastructure engineering or architecture experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience with Infrastructure in major public clouds or data center.
• Demonstrated success in operationalizing GCP in a large enterprise or federal environment.
• Strong expertise in: o Terraform and automation frameworks o GCP identity and access management (IAM) o Networking (VPCs, VPN, Interconnect, DNS) o Security and compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, FISMA)
• Experience working with or within federal agencies or regulated industries.
• Proven track record designing or migrating workloads to GCP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• GCP Certifications such as:
o Professional Cloud Architect o Professional Cloud Security Engineer
o Professional DevOps Engineer
• Familiarity with other CSPs (AWS, Azure) and hybrid cloud integrations.
• Experience collaborating with Google PSO or similar professional service teams.
• Prior involvement in cloud governance, policy management, or cloud security operations.
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We are seeking a Senior Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Engineer / Architect to support the strategic enablement of GCP infrastructure within a secure federal cloud enclave. This role requires deep expertise in GCP architecture, infrastructure as code (Terraform), and cloud operationalization within large-scale or highly regulated environments. The successful candidate will work closely with Google’s Professional Services Organization (PSO), internal engineering teams, and cross-functional federal stakeholders to deliver a robust and compliant GCP foundation.
Key Responsibilities:
GCP Architecture & Tenancy Design
o Design and implement a scalable and secure GCP Tenancy model aligned with
federal agency requirements.
o Define Landing Zones, organizational policies, and project hierarchy consistent
with industry and government best practices.
• Identity & Access Integration
o Architect and implement federated identity solutions that integrate with existing
enterprise Active Directory or IAM frameworks.
o Align identity architecture with zero-trust principles and FedRAMP/FISMA
compliance standards.
• Security & Compliance
o Define and enforce baseline security controls, audit policies, and governance
structures using tools like Security Command Center, Org Policy, and Forseti.
o Assist in authoring or reviewing compliance documentation to support ATO
(Authority to Operate).
• Hybrid & Cross-Cloud Networking
o Design and deploy hybrid cloud and cross-cloud network topologies,
integrating GCP with AWS, Azure, and on-prem environments.
o Configure secure and resilient DNS and private connectivity solutions (e.g.,
Interconnect, VPN, Cloud DNS).
• Automation & Infrastructure as Code
o Develop repeatable, modular infrastructure patterns using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.
o Automate GCP resource provisioning, configuration drift detection, and compliance monitoring.
• Collaboration & Mentoring
o Serve as a technical advisor to internal cloud engineering teams and agency leadership.
o Interface with Google PSO, cloud operations, and security stakeholders to ensure architecture aligns with strategic objectives.
Required Qualifications
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on GCP infrastructure engineering or architecture experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience with Infrastructure in major public clouds or data center.
• Demonstrated success in operationalizing GCP in a large enterprise or federal environment.
• Strong expertise in: o Terraform and automation frameworks o GCP identity and access management (IAM) o Networking (VPCs, VPN, Interconnect, DNS) o Security and compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, FISMA)
• Experience working with or within federal agencies or regulated industries.
• Proven track record designing or migrating workloads to GCP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• GCP Certifications such as:
o Professional Cloud Architect o Professional Cloud Security Engineer
o Professional DevOps Engineer
• Familiarity with other CSPs (AWS, Azure) and hybrid cloud integrations.
• Experience collaborating with Google PSO or similar professional service teams.
• Prior involvement in cloud governance, policy management, or cloud security operations.
Apply Now
Apply Now