Senior Cloud Data Engineer (GCP, Linux, Terraform) - Remote

CAPITAL STAFFING SOLUTIONS
United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
1 year minimum
Compensation
$93,600.0 - $104,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Azure Bash Shell Big Data Cloud Computing Cloud Database Extract Transform Load (ETL) Linux File Transfer Identity and Access Management Python (Programming Language) Linux System Administration Windows PowerShell
+15 more
Role-Based Access Control Azure Active Directory Prometheus Runbook Enterprise Data Management Datadog Scripting Google Cloud Cloud Platform System Grafana Software Troubleshooting Kubernetes Information Technology Terraform Docker

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Cloud Data Engineer to support a large-scale cloud infrastructure and enterprise data transfer environment. This role will focus on cloud platform administration, automation, Linux systems, networking, security, and managed file transfer technologies supporting mission-critical data movement operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges, automating processes, and working within modern cloud environments., * Support and maintain enterprise cloud infrastructure environments

  • Administer and troubleshoot Linux-based systems
  • Configure and support managed file transfer platforms and secure data movement workflows
  • Implement automation using scripting and Infrastructure as Code
  • Manage identity, access, and security controls
  • Monitor platform performance, reliability, and operational health
  • Troubleshoot networking, connectivity, and performance issues
  • Develop operational documentation, runbooks, and support procedures
  • Collaborate with engineering, security, infrastructure, and business stakeholders
  • Support production environments and ongoing platform improvements

Requirements

Do you have experience in Terraform?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

  • W-2 opportunity only.
  • No third-party vendors or C2C arrangements.
  • Candidates must have relevant experience within the past 4 months., * 3+ years of experience working within Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • Strong Linux systems administration experience
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)
  • Experience with Python, Bash, or PowerShell scripting
  • Experience supporting cloud networking, IAM, RBAC, and security controls
  • Experience with Managed File Transfer (MFT) platforms such as Globus, CLEO, Signiant, or similar technologies
  • Experience supporting large-scale data transfer workflows and secure file movement
  • Strong troubleshooting and operational support experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred, * Identity Governance and Access Management
  • Entra ID (Azure AD), SSO, and Federation
  • Azure DevOps (ADO)
  • Kubernetes and Docker
  • Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, or similar monitoring platforms
  • Experience in healthcare, research, academic, or regulated environments
  • HIPAA, NIST, or security compliance experience
  • Experience supporting high-volume enterprise data platforms, Please note: Per Client candidates must have relevant experience within the past 4 months for consideration., * Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

  • Google Cloud Platform: 3 years (Required)
  • Managed File Transfer (MFT) : 1 year (Required)

Benefits & conditions

$45 - $50 an hour - Full-time, Contract, Pulled from the full job description

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance, * 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

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