Lead GCP Cloud Engineer

3 weeks ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom Rethink Full time

Job Title: Lead GCP Cloud Engineer (Hands-on)

Key Responsibilities:

Cloud Infrastructure Management

  • Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using advanced Terraform practices and other tools like Cloud Deployment Manager.
  • Design, deploy, and actively manage scalable, reliable, and secure cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Develop and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to automate cloud infrastructure deployments and updates.

Networking

  • Design and manage complex GCP networking configurations including VPC, subnets, load balancers, and peering.
  • Implement and manage hybrid connectivity solutions like Cloud VPN, Interconnect, and Network Peering.
  • Configure and manage GCP Firewall rules, NAT gateways, and Cloud DNS.


Security & Compliance

  • Develop and enforce security best practices and policies across cloud environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Manage identity and access control using Cloud IAM, Cloud Identity, and integrate with third-party SSO providers.
  • Monitor and secure GCP resources using Security Command Center, Cloud Armor, and Shielded VMs.


DevOps

  • Implement and optimize automated testing, continuous integration, and continuous deployment processes.
  • Collaborate with data analysts and data engineers to streamline data analytics pipeline deployment and monitoring using GCP services like AI Platform, Vertex AI, and Kubeflow.


Cloud Architecture & Optimization

  • Design and implement high-availability, disaster recovery, and backup strategies.
  • Perform cost analysis and optimize resource usage for cost efficiency without compromising performance.
  • Evaluate and implement new GCP services and technologies to improve cloud architecture and processes.


Required Skills and Experience:

Technical Skills

  • Strong expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), with advanced skills in Terraform and proficiency in Cloud Deployment Manager.
  • Strong expertise in GCP services such as BigQuery, Cloud SQL, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, Dataplex, and Kubernetes Engine.
  • Advanced knowledge of GCP networking concepts including VPCs, hybrid connectivity, DNS, and network security.
  • Deep understanding of cloud security best practices, compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA), and security tools like IAM, Cloud Armor, and Security Command Center.
  • Experience with CI/CD tools like GitLab CI, Jenkins, or Google Cloud Build.


Hands-on Experience

  • Minimum of 5 years of active, hands-on engineering experience in cloud environments, with a focus on GCP.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and execute complex cloud infrastructure projects.


Soft Skills

  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and lead within a team environment.


Preferred Skills

  • Experience with multi-cloud environments and cloud migration projects.
  • Familiarity with machine learning workflows, tools, and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
  • Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or Go for automation and tool development.
  • Experience in logging, monitoring, and alerting tools.


Certifications:

Candidates with the following GCP certificates are highly preferred:

  • Google Cloud Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer
  • Google Cloud Professional Cloud Network Engineer
  • Google Cloud Professional Cloud Security Engineer

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