Cloud Engineer - GCP

Active Network LLC; Corpus Christi (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Payments is seeking a Cloud Engineer to join the Active Networks team. You will design, implement, and optimize scalable cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform, manage Kubernetes deployments, and drive automation with IaC and CI/CD tooling.

You will contribute to security, reliability, and cost optimization while supporting a hybrid work model across multiple U.S. offices. A Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years in cloud infrastructure, platform engineering or DevOps roles.
• Hands-on design, implementation, and security of cloud infrastructure with cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize scalable cloud infrastructure on GCP.
• Deploy and manage Kubernetes (GKE) environments and IAM administration.
• Build IaC solutions using Terraform with modular, reusable code.
• Develop and support CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Argo CD.
• Ensure security, reliability, and cost optimization with monitoring and incident response.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure

Kubernetes

Terraform

CI/CD

Python/Bash scripting

Linux fundamentals

Networking basics

Prometheus/Grafana/ELK

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Rancher

ArgoCD

Helm

Kustomize

Calico

Istio

GKE

Job description

Job Description This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, now or in the future. Candidates must be a US Citizen or valid Green Card Holder. This position is hybrid 3 days per week in the following office locations: Alpharetta, GA, Cincinnati, GA, Denver, CO (2 days) Ready to take your career global? Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a Cloud Engineer to join our ever-evolving Active Networks team and help shape the future of global commerce

What you’ll own

• Design, implement, and optimize scalable cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) aligned with business and operational requirements
• Deploy and manage Kubernetes (GKE) environments, including container orchestration, resource optimization, monitoring, and IAM administration
• Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, including reusable modules, state management, and automated deployments
• Develop and support CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, and Argo CD to drive automation and streamline cloud operations
• Ensure cloud security, reliability, and compliance through monitoring, cost optimization, troubleshooting, incident response, and adherence to best practices

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related other fields (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• 3-5 years of experience in cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, DevOps, or related IT roles
• Hands‑on experience designing, implementing, and securing cloud infrastructure, with a strong focus on cost optimization and operational excellence
• Expertise in Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), including reusable modules, state management, and CI/CD integration
• Strong experience with Kubernetes administration and deployments in cloud environments, including tools such as Rancher, ArgoCD, Helm/Kustomize, Calico/Cilium, and Istio
• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, automation, and scripting using Python and/or Bash
• Solid understanding of Linux systems, networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls), cloud security, and monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack

About the team

Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever‑evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

What makes a Globalpayer?

Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.

#LI-AD4 $80,000 - $125,000 The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job‑related factors.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision care
• EAP programs
• paid time off
• recognition programs
• retirement and investment options
• charitable gift matching programs
• worldwide days of service

Please note that the deadline for applications is 11/30/2026

Candidates and applicants are advised they may redact age information from requested items like transcripts, resumes, and certificates attached to their application for positions that can be performed in Colorado.

Global Payments is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.

Global Payments Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Global Payments provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law.

If you are made a conditional offer of employment and will be working in the United States, you will be required to undergo a drug test.

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies and requirements needed to successfully perform the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with qualified disabilities both during the hiring process, as well as to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, if hired.

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At Global Payments (NYSE : GPN), we empower simple, fast, secure payments for everyone. And to do that, we’ve built a complete, worldwide commerce ecosystem that delivers software and services at scale to millions of companies around the world—from ambitious startups to global enterprises. Our team of 27,000 experts is dedicated to your success. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we’re a Fortune 500® company and a member of the S&P 500 with worldwide reach spanning North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. Wherever you are—or wherever you want to be—we’re there, ready to support you. For more information, visit company.globalpayments.com and follow Global Payments on X, LinkedIn and Facebook.

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