• Job Description

  Req#: 26-00017
  
  
  
  Job Description:
  We are seeking a Senior Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Engineer / Architect to support the strategic enablement of GCP infrastructure within a secure federal cloud enclave. This role requires deep expertise in GCP architecture, infrastructure as code (Terraform), and cloud operationalization within large-scale or highly regulated environments. The successful candidate will work closely with Google’s Professional Services Organization (PSO), internal engineering teams, and cross-functional federal stakeholders to deliver a robust and compliant GCP foundation.
  
  Key Responsibilities:
  
  GCP Architecture & Tenancy Design
  o Design and implement a scalable and secure GCP Tenancy model aligned with
  federal agency requirements.
  o Define Landing Zones, organizational policies, and project hierarchy consistent
  with industry and government best practices.
  • Identity & Access Integration
  o Architect and implement federated identity solutions that integrate with existing
  enterprise Active Directory or IAM frameworks.
  o Align identity architecture with zero-trust principles and FedRAMP/FISMA
  compliance standards.
  • Security & Compliance
  o Define and enforce baseline security controls, audit policies, and governance
  structures using tools like Security Command Center, Org Policy, and Forseti.
  o Assist in authoring or reviewing compliance documentation to support ATO
  (Authority to Operate).
  • Hybrid & Cross-Cloud Networking
  o Design and deploy hybrid cloud and cross-cloud network topologies,
  integrating GCP with AWS, Azure, and on-prem environments.
  o Configure secure and resilient DNS and private connectivity solutions (e.g.,
  Interconnect, VPN, Cloud DNS).
  • Automation & Infrastructure as Code
  o Develop repeatable, modular infrastructure patterns using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.
  o Automate GCP resource provisioning, configuration drift detection, and compliance monitoring.
  • Collaboration & Mentoring
  o Serve as a technical advisor to internal cloud engineering teams and agency leadership.
  o Interface with Google PSO, cloud operations, and security stakeholders to ensure architecture aligns with strategic objectives.
  
  Required Qualifications
  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on GCP infrastructure engineering or architecture experience.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience with Infrastructure in major public clouds or data center.
  • Demonstrated success in operationalizing GCP in a large enterprise or federal environment.
  • Strong expertise in: o Terraform and automation frameworks o GCP identity and access management (IAM) o Networking (VPCs, VPN, Interconnect, DNS) o Security and compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, FISMA)
  • Experience working with or within federal agencies or regulated industries.
  • Proven track record designing or migrating workloads to GCP.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
  Preferred Qualifications
  • GCP Certifications such as:
  o Professional Cloud Architect o Professional Cloud Security Engineer
  o Professional DevOps Engineer
  • Familiarity with other CSPs (AWS, Azure) and hybrid cloud integrations.
  • Experience collaborating with Google PSO or similar professional service teams.
  • Prior involvement in cloud governance, policy management, or cloud security operations.
  
  

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