> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1215383-google-cloud-platform-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1215383-google-cloud-platform-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Google Cloud Platform Engineer - **Company:** Systems, Inc - **Location:** Boston, MA, United States (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Application Performance Management, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, CompTIA Security+, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, DevOps, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Identity and Access Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Windows Servers, NoSQL, Platform as a Service (PAAS), PCI Data Security Standards, Azure Active Directory, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Microsoft SharePoint, Software Systems, SQL Databases, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Office365, Git, SC Clearance, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Bitbucket, Cloud Migration, Terraform, Splunk, Devsecops, Legacy Systems, Jenkins, Artifactory, Microservices - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=48dd01ca37aa0de5 ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree and 4+ years or more of experience; additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree. * Must have an active Secret clearance. * 1 or more cloud certifications * US citizenship required. * Certifications: CompTIA Security+ or equivalent (IAT-2) * Excellent verbal and written communications skills. * Experience onboarding customer log-data from cloud platforms to on-premises or cloud-based analysis environments such as Elastic or Splunk. * Cloud architecture and design experience. Preferred Skills * Experience with USAF Cloud One or Platform 1. * Experience with Zero Trust Architecture. * Excellent customer service skills, with experience working in a customer-facing position. * Strong understanding Active Directory, Azure AD, SAML and the standards, procedures, and processes. * Experience with Ansible, AWS console, Elastic, AWS, Azure, Jira, Confluence, Git, Bitbucket and various cloud Software as a Service (SaaS) offerings. * Administration experience with cloud-based applications (MS O365, SharePoint, Azure AD, AWS). * Experience administering Windows Server, and related services. * Cloud certifications in Google clouds. ## Description We are seeking a Cloud Engineer with expertise in multiple cloud platforms. A successful individual will be responsible for developing in a scalable cloud-native solutions, and ensuring best practices across architecture, development, deployment and security. This is a hands-on technical role that requires rolling up your sleeves to architect, code, and debug. * Design scalable, resilient, and secure cloud solutions for Google environment. * Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and assess their potential impact on organizational goals. * Drive adoption of DevOps practices, infrastructure as code, and automation frameworks. * Optimize application performance and reliability in cloud environments. * Design secure cloud architectures implementing zero-trust principles and defense-in-depth strategies. * Ensure compliance with industry standards (SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, etc.) and regulatory requirements. * Implement identity and access management solutions and security monitoring frameworks. * Facilitate customer onboarding and implement a consistent pathway to cloud adoption. * Assess legacy systems and design modernization strategies including containerization and microservices. * Develop migration methodologies and ensure minimal organizational disruption during transitions. * Manage and optimize cloud environments, networking, VPNs, IaaS, PaaS, and SQL systems. * Implement and maintain Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, Jira, Confluence, Artifactory, and Guacamole to support DevSecOps practices. * Containerize applications to enhance scalability and deployment efficiency. * Support the design and development of Shared Services. * Configure and troubleshoot cloud, virtual, and physical hardware and software systems. * Establish and maintain SQL and NoSQL databases, ensuring their performance and reliability. * Prepare detailed technical documentation to support development and operational processes. * Conduct security assessments and remediate vulnerabilities in cloud environments. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams including development, operations, security, and product management. * Create reference architectures, design patterns, and technical standards for cloud implementations. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [Tomorrow's cloud data platforms - fully managed database-as-a-service (DBaaS)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/254-tomorrow-s-cloud-data-platforms-fully-managed-database-as-a-service-dbaas) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Got AI ideas but no money? Here are 10 free ways to level up your AI skills with Google Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/600-got-ai-ideas-but-no-money-here-are-10-free-ways-to-level-up-your-ai-skills-with-google-cloud) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers)