Skills

Communication CI/CD DevOps Kubernetes Stakeholder Management Problem-solving Architecture Network Architecture Google Cloud Platform Strategic Planning GCP CI/CD Pipelines Terraform Infrastructure as Code

Job Specifications

Position: GCP Container Migration & Modernization SME

Location: Leeds, UK

Duration: 6 Months Contract

Job Description:

Summary:

The GCP Container Migration & Modernization SME will be responsible for leading the strategic planning, technical execution, and post-migration optimization of containerized workloads to Google Cloud Platform, specifically leveraging services like Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). This role requires deep expertise in cloud-native technologies, migration methodologies, and operational best practices to ensure a seamless and efficient transition for business-critical applications.

Skills Required:

Proven experience in designing and executing large-scale cloud migration projects.
Deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform, with extensive hands-on experience in Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
Experience with containerization technologies, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform.
Strong understanding of network architecture, security best practices, and FinOps principles in a cloud context.
Experience with Container Security, including:
Implementing and managing GKE security features such as Workload Identity, Pod Security Policies (or the newer Pod Security Admission controller), and GKE Sandbox.
Configuring and enforcing network policies to control traffic between pods and namespaces.
Using container scanning and vulnerability management tools to secure container images.
Implementing Binary Authorization to ensure only trusted images are deployed to clusters.
Establishing robust IAM policies for GKE and related GCP services.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
Relevant professional certifications (e.g., Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect or DevOps Engineer) are a plus.

About the Company

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