GCP Cloud Engineer

Illinois

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GCP Cloud Engineer

Location: Riverwoods, IL
Duration: 8 Months


Job Summary:

We are seeking a GCP Cloud Engineer with hands-on experience in designing, developing, and maintaining cloud-based systems on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The ideal candidate will bring expertise in Terraform, Ansible, Python/Bash scripting, and GCP services such as VertexAI, BigQuery, and Google API Services. This role requires a strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, security, networking, and automation tools, and includes collaboration with cross-functional teams to support cloud and AI/ML initiatives.

Responsibilities:
  • Design, build, and maintain modular cloud-based systems using GCP technologies.
  • Implement and manage infrastructure provisioning and configuration automation.
  • Enforce security standards and optimize cloud resource utilization.
  • Collaborate on CI/CD pipeline development and process automation.
  • Support AI and machine learning platform initiatives (e.g., VertexAI).
  • Provide ongoing cloud support and strategic recommendations.
  • Diagnose and remediate infrastructure vulnerabilities and deployment issues.
Must-Have Skills & Qualifications:
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve cloud infrastructure issues.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
  • Experience with monitoring and logging tools like Datadog and Splunk.
  • Skilled in automation scripting (e.g., Jenkins, Python, Bash).
  • In-depth knowledge of GCP services such as:
    • VertexAI
    • Google API Services
    • BigQuery
    • Private Google Access (PGA)
  • Solid understanding of cloud architecture, networking, and design principles.
  • Familiarity with cloud security best practices and compliance standards.
Nice-to-Have:
  • Familiarity with Palo Alto network security solutions.
  • GCP certifications (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect).
  • Deep understanding of Private Google Access (PGA) implementation.
Job ID: JOB-241269
Publish Date: 29 Apr 2025
Date Posted: 02 May 2025
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