GCP Cloud Platform Administrator

SDG Group

Barcelona

Remote

EUR 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Fully remote work

Summer working hours in July and Aug.

Financial support for remote work

Access to training programs and proﬀe

Job summary

SDG Group is hiring a GCP Cloud Platform Administrator to manage and optimize Google Cloud environments, ensuring security, scalability and cost-efficiency. You will design access models, automate provisioning with Terraform and the gcloud CLI, and support CI/CD pipelines across our cloud platforms.

You will collaborate with Data Engineers, Architects and project teams to deliver reliable cloud solutions, while staying focused on cloud security, governance and FinOps best practices.

Qualifications

3+ years of experience administering Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Strong understanding of Google Cloud architecture and core services.
Experience with IAM, service accounts, roles and policies.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code, especially Terraform.
Experience with Google Cloud CLI (gcloud), APIs and automation.
Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployment automation.
Experience with Google Cloud Monitoring and Cloud Logging.

Responsibilities

Administer and operate Google Cloud Platform environments (Compute, Storage, Networking, Security, IAM, Governance, Monitoring).
Manage Google Cloud IAM including users, groups and roles.
Design and maintain secure access models following least-privilege and best practices.
Deploy, configure and maintain GCP resources (Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, VPC, Load Balancing, Cloud SQL).
Automate provisioning and operational tasks using Terraform, gcloud, APIs and scripting languages such as Python.
Support and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated cloud deployments.
Implement Infrastructure as Code practices across GCP environments.
Monitor platform health and availability using Google Cloud Monitoring and Logging.

Skills

GCP administration

Cloud architecture

IAM management

Infrastructure as Code

Terraform

CI/CD

Python scripting

Cloud monitoring

Cost optimization

Tools

Terraform

Google Cloud CLI (gcloud)

Kubernetes

GitOps

Job description

Hello, Data Lover!

Ready to take your skills in Data Platforms & Google Cloud to the next level?

At SDG Group, we continue to grow within the Data, Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Analytics and Cloud ecosystem. Our team of Cloud & Data Platform Engineers works with cutting-edge technologies to design, operate, optimize and scale the cloud platforms powering data-driven organizations.

With specialists in data engineering, cloud architecture, security and platform engineering, and strong partnerships with leading technology providers, we help organizations get the most out of their data environments while ensuring performance, security, scalability and cost efficiency.

If you enjoy building reliable cloud platforms, automating infrastructure and solving complex technical challenges, come join us!

What will your mission be?

As a GCP Cloud Platform Administrator, you will be responsible for the administration, optimization and continuous improvement of Google Cloud environments, ensuring that our platforms are secure, scalable, reliable and cost-efficient.

Your main responsibilities will include:

Administer and operate Google Cloud Platform environments, covering Compute, Storage, Networking, Security, IAM, Governance and Monitoring.
Manage Google Cloud Identity and Access Management (IAM), including users, groups, service accounts, roles and organization-level policies.
Design and maintain secure access models following least-privilege and cloud security best practices.
Deploy, configure and maintain GCP resources such as Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, VPC, Cloud Load Balancing, Cloud SQL and managed cloud services.
Manage GCP networking, including VPCs, subnets, firewall rules, routes, private connectivity and hybrid connectivity where required.
Automate infrastructure provisioning and operational tasks using Terraform, Google Cloud CLI, APIs and scripting languages such as Python.
Support and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated and reliable cloud deployments.
Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices across GCP environments.
Monitor platform health, performance and availability using Google Cloud Monitoring, Cloud Logging and alerting capabilities.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure incidents, outages and performance issues, coordinating with engineering and project teams when required.
Analyze Google Cloud billing and usage, identifying optimization opportunities and underutilized resources.
Contribute to FinOps and cost optimization initiatives, including rightsizing, resource governance and budget monitoring.
Implement and maintain cloud security and governance controls across GCP projects and organizations.
Collaborate with developers, Data Engineers, Architects, Project Managers and business stakeholders to deliver reliable cloud solutions.
Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, architecture documentation, contingency plans and runbooks.
Continuously evaluate new Google Cloud services and platform capabilities to improve our cloud and data environments.

What will make you successful in this role?

3+ years of experience administering Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or equivalent experience in cloud infrastructure administration.
Strong understanding of Google Cloud architecture and core services, including Compute, Storage, Networking, IAM and Security.
Solid knowledge of GCP networking, VPCs, subnets, firewall rules, routing and private connectivity.
Experience managing IAM, service accounts, roles and organizational policies.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code, especially Terraform.
Experience with Google Cloud CLI (gcloud), APIs and automation.
Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployment automation.
Experience with Google Cloud Monitoring and Cloud Logging or equivalent observability platforms.
Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve issues across GCP infrastructure and cloud-based applications.
Understanding of cloud security, governance and cost optimization principles.
Strong scripting and automation skills, preferably with Python.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional and international teams.

We also consider a plus:

Google Cloud certifications, such as Associate Cloud Engineer, Professional Cloud Architect or Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer.
Experience with BigQuery, Cloud Run, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Pub/Sub, Dataflow, Dataproc or Composer.
Experience with Google Cloud data and analytics platforms.
Experience with Kubernetes and containerized workloads.
Experience with Terraform and GitOps practices.
Knowledge of FinOps and cloud cost optimization.
Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud environments, particularly GCP and AWS/Azure.
Experience with security and compliance frameworks in cloud environments.

What makes us different?

We’re not just another company; we’re a team that goes all in.

Technology and data are in our DNA. We work with modern cloud, data and AI technologies and continuously invest in innovation and learning.
You set your own pace. Every semester, you'll sit down with your manager to review achievements, new challenges and your professional development.
From day one, you’re part of the Platforms team. Nobody walks alone here; you'll always have someone ready to help.
You’ll learn from top experts. You’ll work closely with technical and business leaders who will support your growth and share their experience.
We’re a purpose-driven company. We believe diversity and inclusion fuel creativity and empower us to face every challenge.

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