Cloud Engineer (GCP)

The Client is seeking an experienced GCP Cloud Engineer to support cloud migration and modernization initiatives. The engineer will design, deploy, and manage enterprise-grade Google Cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) while working within a DevOps environment. The role also includes cloud automation, security, monitoring, CI/CD implementation, and Tier-2 production support. Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage GCP infrastructure using Terraform (IaC).
• Build and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines.
• Configure and manage VPCs, Shared VPCs, Compute Engine, storage, networking, and cloud services.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and observability solutions.
• Collaborate with security and IAM teams to implement secure cloud environments.
• Develop and maintain cloud standards, SOPs, and governance practices.
• Evaluate new GCP services and recommend adoption.
• Provide Tier-2 troubleshooting and participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) infrastructure.
• 5+ years of Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform (or similar).

• Strong experience with:

• GCP Compute, Networking, Storage, Security, IAM
• Linux & Windows cloud infrastructure
• High Availability, Disaster Recovery, and enterprise networking
• CI/CD automation

• Scripting experience with:

• Python
• Bash
• PowerShell
• YAML
• Experience deploying enterprise-scale cloud infrastructure., * Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect
• Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer
• Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar CI/CD platforms.

Additional Requirements

• Must reside in Colorado (local candidates only).

• Must successfully pass:

• State Criminal Background Check
• Federal Criminal Background Check
• County Criminal Records Check
• SSN Verification
• Global Monitor/OFAC Check
• CJIS Clearance
• Completion of Colorado State Information Security Training is required within 30 days of start.

Ideal Candidate: A senior GCP Cloud Engineer with strong Terraform, DevOps, CI/CD, cloud networking, automation, and enterprise infrastructure experience who can independently deliver secure, scalable cloud solutions in a government environment.