Senior Cloud Engineer (Short Term Contract)

Zencore; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Zencore is seeking a Cloud Engineer with significant Google Cloud experience. This role entails working as a trusted advisor for clients, covering a wide range of topics like infrastructure as code, application modernization, and cloud networking. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years experience with public cloud platforms and proficiency in DevOps practices. Zencore offers a fully remote position with competitive compensation and a focus on collaboration and customer success.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience with major public cloud platforms, preferably Google Cloud.
• Hands-on experience with common DevOps tools.
• Ability to write scripts and automation in at least one language.

Responsibilities

• Work as a trusted advisor for clients in their Google Cloud journey.
• Cover a broad range of technology topics, including application modernization and cloud networking.
• Select suitable tools and processes for client needs based on first-principles reasoning.

Skills

Experience with major public cloud platform

DevOps tools and practices

Linux system administration

Networking (data center and cloud)

Database Administration (MySQL)

Scripting and automation

Conversational proficiency in English

Tools

Google Cloud

Kubernetes

Hashicorp tools

Job description

Overview

Zencore is a fast-growing company founded by former Google Cloud leaders, architects, and engineers. We are seeking candidates with significant experience in Google Cloud to join our team. Our engagements aim to eliminate obstacles, reduce risk, and accelerate timelines for customers transitioning to Google and seeking assistance with data and application modernization. We embed within customer teams to provide strategic guidance, facilitate technology decisions, and execute projects in a collaborative, co-development style.

Role and Expectations

As a member of our Cloud Engineering team, you will be working with fast paced innovative companies, leveraging Cloud as the key driver of their transformation. They will look at you as their trusted advisor, someone they can rely on and who will be there to help them along their journey on Google Cloud. You will be expected to cover a large spectrum of technology topics like infrastructure as code, application modernization through usage of containerization, serverless platforms, CI/CD, cloud networking or data analytics.

Tools and Approach

Our core toolbox often includes Google Cloud, the Hashicorp portfolio, Kubernetes, amongst others. We think objectively about our clients\' requirements and select the right tools and processes for them based on first-principles reasoning. We are eager to have you come onboard and show us an innovative approach you have found to solve a problem.

Note: This will be a SHORT TERM CONTRACT (12 Weeks) w/ a possibility of extension

Who We Need

• 3 years of experience working with a major public cloud platform. Experience with Google Cloud is preferred
• Hands-on experience with common DevOps tools and practices
• Excellent technical skills in at least one of the following areas:
• Linux system administration
• Networking (data center and cloud)
• MySQL or other Database Administration
• Experience working with traditional data center environments and technologies (VMware, physical servers, storage arrays, networks / firewalls)
• Experience migrating applications from a data center environment to a public cloud is preferred
• Ability to write scripts and automation in at least one language
• Comfortable with being on video in meetings internally and with clients
• Conversational proficiency in English

Why Work Here

• We are professionals you can Trust. Our people have the extensive experience to get the job done
• We share unbiased opinions and are comfortable with the hard truths. You are the subject matter experts for our customers.
• We are the Missing Link. You will connect our customers to Google and move quickly when others can’t
• We remove uncertainty and risk by clearly outlining the process of cloud migration for our customers
• We accelerate timelines and do not dwell on a challenge. You’ll move faster and expose “unknown unknowns” for our customers
• We show empathy. Our customers believe in us because we can relate to their complexities.

How To Succeed

• First rule at Zencore - Be Kind
• Own the process - own your customer’s success by proactive practices
• Work hard to reach the destination, but make sure to enjoy the journey
• Champion a consistent collaborative culture
• Be receptive to Feedback
• Challenge the Status Quo

We are a fully remote company and offer competitive compensation and benefits.

Zencore is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Zencore is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.