Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

About the role

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Location - Washington, D.C.

Role Overview

We're seeking an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with a strong background in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to design, implement, and manage our cloud infrastructure. You will play a critical role in ensuring the scalability, reliability, and security of our systems, particularly within a federal context. You will leverage your expertise in Terraform, Ansible, and Kubernetes to automate and orchestrate our cloud environment.

Desired Qualifications

- Proven Experience: 3+ years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure on GCP, preferably in a federal environment.

- Bachelor's degree or commensurate technical certificate in a technical field

- GCP Expertise: Deep understanding of GCP services, networking, security, and best practices. GCP certification is highly desired.

- Automation Skills: Proficiency in Terraform and Ansible for infrastructure as code and configuration management.

- Containerization: Hands-on experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration and management.

- Security Focus: Understanding of federal security standards and compliance requirements, with the ability to implement appropriate security measures.

- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve complex issues.

- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively with various teams.

- Federal Experience: Prior experience working in a federal environment, understanding specific compliance and security requirements.

- Professional Google Cloud Platform certification

- Scripting: Proficiency in scripting languages like Python or Bash for automation tasks.

- CI/CD: Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

- Cloud Networking: Deep understanding of cloud networking concepts, including VPCs, subnets, routing, and firewalls.

What we are looking for in a strong candidate

- Cloud certifications in the area of architecture, data engineering, and/or machine learning

- Background working with government technology projects and programs

- Empathy and Respect: Demonstrated ability to connect with stakeholders, valuing their input, and understanding the nuances of their needs and challenges

Key Responsibilities

- Design and Implement Cloud Infrastructure: Design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure solutions on GCP, adhering to federal security and compliance requirements.

- Automation and Orchestration: Utilize Terraform and Ansible to automate the provisioning, configuration, and management of cloud resources, ensuring consistency and repeatability.

- Container Orchestration: Manage and deploy containerized applications using Kubernetes, optimizing resource utilization and ensuring high availability.