Cloud & DevOps Engineer (Google Cloud Platform)

Key Responsibilities

1. Cloud Architecture & Governance

• Design and optimize Google Cloud organization structure (Folders Projects).
  
• Implement and enforce IAM policies based on the principle of least privilege.
  
• Configure and maintain VPC Service Controls for enhanced security.
  

2. Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Develop and maintain infrastructure using Terraform or Google Cloud Deployment Manager.
  
• Ensure consistency across Development Staging and Production environments.
  

3. Hybrid & Multi-Cloud Connectivity

• Establish secure connectivity between on-premises systems and Google Cloud (Cloud VPN / Interconnect).
  
• Manage Cloud DNS and Load Balancing (L4/L7).
  

4. Containerization & Kubernetes

• Refactor applications into microservices architecture.
  
• Deploy and manage workloads on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
  
• Utilize GKE Autopilot to optimize performance and cost.
  

5. CI/CD & DevSecOps

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Cloud Build Jenkins or GitLab.
  
• Implement Shift-Left security practices including automated vulnerability scanning.
  

6. Serverless Architecture

• Design and deploy solutions using Cloud Run and Cloud Functions.
  
• Optimize workloads for scalability and cost efficiency.
  

7. Monitoring & Observability

• Implement logging monitoring and alerting using Google Cloud Operations Suite.
  
• Create dashboards for infrastructure performance and application health.
  

8. Identity & Access Management

• Integrate Google Cloud Identity with on-premises Active Directory.
  
• Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for identity-related issues.
  

9. Active Directory Support

• Manage and troubleshoot on-premises Active Directory environments.
  
• Ensure seamless integration with cloud-based identity systems.
  

Requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  
• Proficiency in Terraform or other IaC tools.
  
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (GKE) and containerization.
  
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins GitLab Cloud Build).
  
• Knowledge of networking concepts (VPNs Load Balancers DNS).
  
• Familiarity with serverless technologies.
  
• Experience integrating Active Directory with cloud environments.
  
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• GCP certifications (Associate / Professional level).
  
• Experience in multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments.
  
• Understanding of DevSecOps practices.