Lead GCP Cloud Engineer

Job Title: Lead GCP Cloud Engineer (Hands-on)

Key Responsibilities:

Cloud Infrastructure Management

• Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using advanced Terraform practices and other tools like Cloud Deployment Manager.
• Design, deploy, and actively manage scalable, reliable, and secure cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Develop and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to automate cloud infrastructure deployments and updates.

Networking

• Design and manage complex GCP networking configurations including VPC, subnets, load balancers, and peering.
• Implement and manage hybrid connectivity solutions like Cloud VPN, Interconnect, and Network Peering.
• Configure and manage GCP Firewall rules, NAT gateways, and Cloud DNS.

Security & Compliance

• Develop and enforce security best practices and policies across cloud environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Manage identity and access control using Cloud IAM, Cloud Identity, and integrate with third-party SSO providers.
• Monitor and secure GCP resources using Security Command Center, Cloud Armor, and Shielded VMs.

DevOps

• Implement and optimize automated testing, continuous integration, and continuous deployment processes.
• Collaborate with data analysts and data engineers to streamline data analytics pipeline deployment and monitoring using GCP services like AI Platform, Vertex AI, and Kubeflow.

Cloud Architecture & Optimization

• Design and implement high-availability, disaster recovery, and backup strategies.
• Perform cost analysis and optimize resource usage for cost efficiency without compromising performance.
• Evaluate and implement new GCP services and technologies to improve cloud architecture and processes.

Required Skills and Experience:

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), with advanced skills in Terraform and proficiency in Cloud Deployment Manager.
• Strong expertise in GCP services such as BigQuery, Cloud SQL, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, Dataplex, and Kubernetes Engine.
• Advanced knowledge of GCP networking concepts including VPCs, hybrid connectivity, DNS, and network security.
• Deep understanding of cloud security best practices, compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA), and security tools like IAM, Cloud Armor, and Security Command Center.
• Experience with CI/CD tools like GitLab CI, Jenkins, or Google Cloud Build.

Hands-on Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of active, hands-on engineering experience in cloud environments, with a focus on GCP.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and execute complex cloud infrastructure projects.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and lead within a team environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with multi-cloud environments and cloud migration projects.
• Familiarity with machine learning workflows, tools, and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or Go for automation and tool development.
• Experience in logging, monitoring, and alerting tools.

Certifications:

Candidates with the following GCP certificates are highly preferred:

• Google Cloud Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer
• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Network Engineer
• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Security Engineer