Overview
We are seeking an experienced Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Engineer for a 6-month contract role focused on supporting the design, deployment, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure for a defence client. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in GCP and will collaborate with development teams to optimize cloud environments while ensuring compliance and security standards are met.
Responsibilities
- Build, manage, and optimize infrastructure on GCP including Compute Engine, GKE, and Cloud Storage.
- Automate deployments using Terraform or similar Infrastructure as Code tools.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines and monitor cloud environments for performance and cost efficiency.
- Ensure cloud systems adhere to security and compliance standards.
- Troubleshoot cloud-related issues and provide support to development teams.
Requirements
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Strong knowledge of Terraform, Kubernetes (GKE), and CI/CD tools.
- Proficiency in Linux, networking, and cloud security.
- Scripting skills in Python or Bash.
- GCP certification (Professional Cloud Architect/DevOps Engineer) preferred.