Design, implement, and maintain secure and scalable cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform. Work closely with cross-functional teams in a high-security government setting, emphasizing automation, compliance, and infrastructure-as-code practices.
Responsibilities
- Architect, deploy, and oversee secure and scalable cloud environments using Google Cloud Platform.
- Create and manage infrastructure-as-code templates using Terraform, Deployment Manager, or equivalent tools.
- Support automation, integration, and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines.
- Work with software developers, security teams, and government stakeholders to enable efficient development and deployment workflows.
- Monitor system performance, diagnose issues, and ensure cloud services adhere to service level agreements.
- Apply cloud best practices and maintain compliance with federal security standards such as FedRAMP and NIST.
- Produce technical documentation and share knowledge across the engineering organization.
Requirements
- Willingness to obtain a security clearance.
- Minimum of four years of cloud engineering experience, including at least two years focused on GCP.
- Practical experience with GCP services including Compute Engine, Cloud Functions, VPC, IAM, GKE, and BigQuery.
- Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Deployment Manager.
- Experience using CI/CD platforms like GitLab CI, Jenkins, or Cloud Build.
- Strong knowledge of Linux systems, networking fundamentals, and container technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
- Proven experience working in Agile or Scrum project environments.
Nice to Have
- Hold a GCP Professional Cloud Architect or DevOps Engineer certification.
- Prior experience supporting federal government contracts and familiarity with ATO processes.
- Exposure to additional cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure is advantageous.
- Demonstrated scripting ability in Python, Bash, or Go.
Tech Stack
Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Compute Engine, Cloud Functions, VPC, IAM, GKE, BigQuery, Terraform, Deployment Manager, Ansible, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Cloud Build, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, Python, Bash, Go
Benefits
- Influence cloud automation and infrastructure strategy within a high-impact government setting.
- Engage in diverse and meaningful technical projects that promote professional growth.
- Collaborate with a mission-driven team building innovative, critical solutions.
Work Arrangement
onsite — Washington, DC — In-person, 5 days/week
- Purpose-driven
- Innovative
- Collaborative
- Mission-critical focus
Additional Information
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Willing to obtain a security clearance
- Location: In-Person (5 days/week) in Washington, DC
- Job Type: Full Time
