Google Cloud DevOps Administrator | GKE, Cloud Infrastructure, Automation, Security, CICD

Job Summary
Synechron is seeking an experienced Google DevOps Administrator to join our cloud infrastructure team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and optimizing Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environments with a focus on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). You will lead efforts in cluster setup security automation and ongoing management ensuring high availability scalability and security for enterprise-critical applications. Your role will support the organizations digital transformation by delivering reliable efficient and sustainable cloud infrastructure solutions.

Software Requirements

• Required: Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) Docker scripting languages such as Bash or Python CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins Cloud Build Buildkite)

• Preferred: Terraform Cloud Deployment Manager Firewall management tools Monitoring and logging tools (Cloud Monitoring Cloud Logging Prometheus Grafana) Network security tools

• Experience level: At least 5 years in cloud administration with minimum 3 years focused on GKE environment management and configuration

Overall Responsibilities

• Design implement and maintain GCP infrastructure with emphasis on GKE setup scaling and security configurations

• Manage and optimize firewall and network settings to ensure secure access and compliance with organizational policies

• Automate deployment pipelines and infrastructure provisioning using scripting and automation tools

• Monitor cloud environments troubleshoot issues and implement performance improvements to ensure high availability

• Collaborate with development security and operations teams to align infrastructure with business needs and best practices

• Maintain documentation related to architecture procedures and operational protocols

• Participate in capacity planning disaster recovery and security audits to ensure resilience and compliance

• Continuously evaluate new cloud features and best practices to enhance infrastructure efficiency and sustainability

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Programming Languages:

  • Required: Bash Python (for scripting automation tasks)

  • Preferred: Other scripting languages such as Go or Ruby

• Databases/Data Management:

  • Basic knowledge of cloud-native databases and storage solutions (Cloud SQL Cloud Storage)

• Cloud Technologies:

  • Required: Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) Cloud IAM VPC Firewall Cloud Run (preferred)

  • Preferred: Anthos Cloud Functions Cloud Endpoints

• Frameworks and Libraries:

  • Container orchestration best practices Kubernetes YAML Helm charts

• Development Tools & Methodologies:

  • CI/CD pipelines (Cloud Build Jenkins Buildkite) Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform Deployment Manager) Agile frameworks

• Security Protocols:

  • Identity and access management network security encryption vulnerability assessment

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in cloud environment management and administration

• At least 3 years of direct experience managing GKE and related GCP services in enterprise settings

• Hands-on experience with containerization automation and security configurations in cloud environments

• Industry experience in finance fintech or regulated sectors is preferred but not essential

• Alternative: Extensive experience managing large-scale cloud infrastructures with other providers (AWS Azure) with a focus on GCP features and migration capabilities

Day-to-Day Activities

• Configure deploy and maintain GKE clusters ensuring they are secure scalable and available

• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using scripting and Infrastructure-as-Code tools

• Monitor systems troubleshoot issues and implement performance and security enhancements

• Collaborate with development teams for deploying containerized applications and infrastructure components

• Respond to incidents perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures

• Conduct routine security reviews firewall configurations and compliance checks

• Document configurations workflows and operational procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field; equivalent work experience acceptable

• Certifications such as GCP Professional Cloud Architect GCP Associate Cloud Engineer or equivalent are desirable

• Proven experience managing GCP infrastructure especially GKE in enterprise environments

• Deep understanding of cloud network architecture security protocols and automation practices

• Commitment to continuous professional growth and staying current with GCP advancements

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a focus on infrastructure resilience

• Effective communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

• Ability to work independently own tasks and deliver results under pressure

• Flexibility and adaptability to evolving cloud technologies and security standards

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in configuration and documentation

• Focus on building scalable sustainable and cost-efficient cloud infrastructure solutions

SYNECHRONS DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference is committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equality diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds race ethnicities religion age marital status gender sexual orientations or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements mentoring internal mobility learning and development programs and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to the applicants gender gender identity sexual orientation race ethnicity disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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