Google Cloud Platform Cloud and Infra Engineer

Job Role: Google Cloud Platform Cloud and Infra Engineer Job Location: Remote Job type: Contract Job Summary : Design, deploy, and manage scalable, secure infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform. They focus on automating infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (e.g., Terraform), managing GKE/containers, implementing security (IAM/VPC), and optimizing cloud costs. Key Responsibilities: Infrastructure Design: Design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable infrastructure using Google Cloud Platform services like Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, and Networking. Automation: Utilize Terraform, Ansible, and Python/Bash scripts to automate infrastructure deployment and management. Containerization & DevOps: Manage containerized applications via Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and implement CI/CD pipelines for automated code deployment. Security & Compliance: Implement security best practices, including Identity & Access Management (IAM), VPC, firewalls, and data encryption. Monitoring & Performance: Monitor system performance using Cloud Monitoring/Logging, identify bottlenecks, and ensure high availability. Cost Optimization: Monitor and reduce cloud spending by analyzing usage patterns. Required Skills & Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. Google Cloud Platform Expertise: Strong understanding of core Google Cloud Platform services (Compute Engine, GKE, VPC, IAM, BigQuery). Infrastructure as Code: Proficiency in Terraform and Ansible. Scripting/Coding: Experience with Python, Bash, or PowerShell. Networking: Knowledge of VPCs, VPNs, and load balancing. Certifications: or certifications Preferred Experience: Experience with container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Background in migrating on-premise infrastructure to Google Cloud Platform. Understanding of public sector security compliance (FedRAMP, etc.)