Google Cloud Engineer

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Dark Wolf is seeking a Google Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and manage GCP solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of GCP services and experiences in delivering scalable and secure cloud solutions.

Applicants should have at least 3 years in cloud computing and 1 year with GCP. The position offers a hybrid/remote work model based in Herndon, VA, and requires US citizenship and an active Secret clearance. Competitive salaries range from $120k to $190k based on experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in cloud computing.
• 1+ years of experience with GCP.
• Strong understanding of security best practices for GCP.

Responsibilities

• Drive and implement technology solutions on Google Cloud.
• Translate customer business requirements into actionable engineering tasks.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform.

Skills

Google Cloud Services

Python

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

DevOps practices

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Terraform

Google Kubernetes Engine

Cloud Storage

Cloud SQL

Job description

Dark Wolf is looking for Google Cloud Engineers responsible for designing, implementing, and managing Google Cloud Platform (GCP) solutions for our customers. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of GCP services and technologies, as well as experience in designing and implementing scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions.

Responsibilities

• Driving and implementing technology solutions on Google Cloud.
• Working with customers, partners, and internal project team members to understand customer business requirements and translate into actionable engineering tasks.
• Developing and maintaining infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform.
• Configuring and managing GCP services such as Compute Engine, App Engine, Google Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Storage, and Cloud SQL.
• Architecting and implementing security best practices for GCP solutions using products such as Assured Workloads, Cloud Logging, Cloud Monitoring, and Security Command Center.
• Staying up-to-date on the latest GCP services and technologies and their applicability to the Public Sector space.

Mid Level Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in cloud computing
• 1+ years of experience with GCP
• 1+ years of experience with one or more programming languages (e.g. Python)
• Strong understanding of Google Cloud services and technologies
• Experience leading technical teams including delegating tasks, reviewing designs and completed tasks by team members, and coaching junior team members
• Experience designing and implementing scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions
• Experience developing technical architecture documents, driving design decisions, developing documentation artifacts, and presenting technical solutions to clients and executive level leaders
• Experience with infrastructure automation using IaC tools such as Terraform
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices and experience implementing CI/CD in cloud environments
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with the broader team as well as independently
• US Citizenship and active Secret clearance

Mid Level Preferred Qualifications

• At least one Google Cloud Professional Certification
• Experience working within Agile teams
• Experience working with Google Cloud compliance products such as Security Command Center and Assured Workloads
• Experience working with customers in the U.S. Public Sector
• Experience with DoD/DISA cybersecurity policies

Senior Level Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in cloud computing
• 3+ years of experience with GCP
• 5+ years of experience with one or more programming languages (e.g. Python)
• Strong understanding of Google Cloud services and technologies
• Experience leading technical teams including delegating tasks, reviewing designs and completed tasks by team members, and coaching junior team members
• Experience designing and implementing scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions
• Experience developing technical architecture documents, driving design decisions, developing documentation artifacts, and presenting technical solutions to clients and executive level leaders
• Experience with infrastructure automation using IaC tools such as Terraform
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices and experience implementing CI/CD in cloud environments
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with the broader team as well as independently
• At least one Google Cloud Professional Certification
• US Citizenship and active Secret clearance

Senior Level Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within Agile teams
• Experience working with Google Cloud compliance products such as Security Command Center and Assured Workloads
• Experience working with customers in the U.S. Public Sector
• Experience with DoD/DISA cybersecurity policies

This position will be hybrid / remote based out of a Dark Wolf Hub: Herndon VA, Tampa FL, Colorado Springs CO, Ogden UT, or Omaha NE.

The salary range for this position is estimated to be the following, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.

• Mid Level: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00
• Senior Level: $160,000.00 - $190,000.00

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

We are strictly looking for direct, full-time W2 employees. We do not engage with third-party staffing agencies, C2C, or 1099 independent contractors for this role.