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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Engineer - **Company:** Science Applications International Corporation - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $120,001.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Business Analytics Applications, Google App Engines, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Basic Data Partition, BigQuery, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Storage, Information Engineering, Data Flow Control, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Migration Manager, Shell Script, Single Sign-On, Systems Integration, Data Logging, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Monitoring, Delivery Pipeline, Multi-Cloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Google Cloud Functions, Data Analytics, Data Management, Gsuite, Cloud Migration, Api Design, Firewall Services Module, Terraform, Data Pipelines - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerarc.com/job-listing/saic-jobs-google-cloud-platform-gcp-engineer-53018519 ## About the Role This position prioritizes real-world, operational experience over certifications. While Google Cloud certifications are valued, demonstrated hands-on experience designing, deploying, automating, migrating, and supporting GCP workloads in production environments carries significantly more weight. Experience with data engineering and analytics platforms is a strong plus but not a strict requirement for candidates with a proven track record of strong GCP engineering experience. Must be able to work onsite on a full-time basis! Remote positions will be considered depending on skills, qualifications, and availability during 7AM-7PM Eastern support window. Qualifications Job Role Specific Requirements: Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of experience or Master's Degree and 3+ years of experience GCP Administration & Operations * Administer and support GCP organizations, folders, projects, and billing * Manage IAM roles, service accounts, and access controls using least-privilege principles * Configure and maintain VPC networks, firewall rules, VPNs, and hybrid connectivity * Monitor platform health using Cloud Monitoring, Logging, and Alerting * Troubleshoot production issues and perform root-cause analysis, * Active public trust and/or DOT on-boarded is a strong plus * 3-6 years of hands-on experience working with Google Cloud Platform in production environments * Proven experience administering and supporting GCP services Note: Candidate must be a U.S. citizen or green card holder who has resided in the U.S. for at least 3 years and the ability to obtain public trust Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. ## Description Description Job Summary: We are seeking a mid-level Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Engineer with strong, hands-on experience across cloud administration, automation, system integration, and application support. This role supports production GCP environments and participates in cloud migration initiatives, including on-premises to cloud and cloud-to-cloud migrations. This position prioritizes real-world, operational experience over certifications. While Google Cloud certifications are valued, demonstrated hands-on experience designing, deploying, automating, migrating, and supporting GCP workloads in production environments carries significantly more weight. Experience with data engineering and analytics platforms is a strong plus but not a strict requirement for candidates with a proven track record of strong GCP engineering experience. Must be able to work onsite on a full-time basis! Remote positions will be considered depending on skills, qualifications, and availability during 7AM-7PM Eastern support window. Qualifications Job Role Specific Requirements: Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of experience or Master's Degree and 3+ years of experience GCP Administration & Operations * Administer and support GCP organizations, folders, projects, and billing * Manage IAM roles, service accounts, and access controls using least-privilege principles * Configure and maintain VPC networks, firewall rules, VPNs, and hybrid connectivity * Monitor platform health using Cloud Monitoring, Logging, and Alerting * Troubleshoot production issues and perform root-cause analysis Support environments across development, test, staging, and production Automation & Infrastructure as Code * Design, deploy, and maintain infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC): + Terraform (preferred) + Deployment Manager (where applicable) + Automate operational and lifecycle tasks using: + Cloud Functions, Cloud Run, Workflows and Cloud Scheduler + Develop and maintain scripts using Python and/or shell scripting + Reduce manual effort through standardization and automation Cloud Migration & Modernization * Support cloud migration initiatives, including: + On premises to Google Cloud migrations + Cloud-to-cloud migrations (e.g., AWS or Azure to GCP) * Assist with: + Migration planning and execution + Workload and dependency analysis + Data, application, and infrastructure migrations + Support cutovers, post-migration stabilization, and optimization Help modernize legacy workloads into cloud-native or hybrid architectures Integration & Platform Engineering * Integrate GCP services with enterprise systems such as: + Identity platforms (Google Workspace, Active Directory, SSO) + CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling + SaaS and internal applications + Support API-based and event-driven integrations using REST and Pub/Sub + Collaborate with security, networking, and application teams + Assist with hybrid and multi-cloud integration patterns Application & Development Support * Support applications deployed on: + Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Run and App Engine * Assist development teams with: + Environment provisioning + Deployment pipelines + Performance and reliability tuning * Review cloud architectures for scalability, resilience, security, and cost Data & Analytics (Strong Plus) * Support data platforms such as: + BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, Dataflow * Assist with data ingestion pipelines and analytics workloads * Understand basic data governance, access controls, and performance tuning Required skills and qualifications: * Active public trust and/or DOT on-boarded is a strong plus * 3-6 years of hands-on experience working with Google Cloud Platform in production environments * Proven experience administering and supporting GCP services Note: Candidate must be a U.S. citizen or green card holder who has resided in the U.S. for at least 3 years and the ability to obtain public trust Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. 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