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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Cloud Engineer - **Company:** Latitude Inc - **Location:** Melbourne, FL, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, System Configuration, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Linux Servers, Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Data Logging, Google Cloud, Cloud Monitoring, Grafana, Information Technology, Terraform - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=00b7b0af6049cdc0 ## About the Role Do you have experience in PowerShell?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or 10+ years equivalent technical experience. * 6+ years setting up, configuring, and using GCP cloud operational tools to ensure service level agreements and performance targets are met, and continued compliance with policies, standards, and guidelines. * Experience with monitoring of OS/application-level metrics and related visualizations (GCP Cloud Monitoring, Cloud Logging, Grafana, or similar). * 4+ years of experience in Bash shell, PowerShell, as well as Java or Python. * Strong analytical skills with a logical mindset and problem-solving approach. * Effective communication skills both orally and written with various audiences. * Experience and proven ability to work remotely. * Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance or higher - required. * US Citizenship required (federal contract requirement). 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