Job Specifications
Since opening our first self-storage facility in 1972, Public Storage has grown to become the largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the world. With thousands of locations across the U.S. and Europe, and more than 170 million net rentable square feet of real estate, we're also one of the largest landlords.
We've been recognized as A Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute. And, our employees have also voted us as having Best Career Growth, ranked us in the Top 5% for Work Culture, and in the Top 10% for Diversity and Inclusion.
We're a member of the S&P 500 and FT Global 500. Our common and preferred stocks trade on the New York Stock Exchange.
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Associate Cloud Engineer to join our enterprise IT department in Plano, TX. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing our Google Cloud Platform (GCP) infrastructure. This role requires an understanding of cloud architecture, security, and best practices to ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of our cloud-based systems.
They will work in a fast-paced environment and must be adaptable to the many changing processes and technologies related to the various IT systems.
Responsibilities:
Deploy and manage GCP Infrastructure and Services
Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Backup & DR, Load Balancers
Kubernetes, CloudRun, CloudBuild
Good understanding of Google infrastructure and networking
Good understanding of GKE, design, operations and troubleshooting
Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration of applications with GKE and GCE
Collaborate on cloud security measures, including identity and access management, encryption, and network security
Monitor and optimize cloud performance, cost, and scalability with DataDog
Automate cloud operations using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar
Troubleshoot and resolve cloud-related issues and incidents
Stay up-to-date with the latest GCP features, services, and best practices
Provide technical guidance and support to other IT team members
Develop and maintain documentation for cloud infrastructure and processes
Qualifications
3+ years of experience working with Google Cloud Platform or equivalent
2+ years of experience working with GKE and GCE
Knowledge of GKE and integration with development teams
Knowledge of GCP services - Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, CloudRun
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell
Ability to use GitOps principles for all code-based infrastructure
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Bitbucket, Jenkins
Understanding cloud security best practices, compliance requirements and IAC practices
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Additional Technical Qualifications:
Certification and hands-on experience with monitoring and logging tool DataDog
Understanding of DevOps, DevSecOps practices and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines
Knowledge of Google Backup, disaster recovery and business continuity planning in a cloud environment
Ability to create and manage Containers
Preferred Qualifications
Google Cloud Professional, Google Cloud Engineer certification
**This job requires work to be done outside of normal working hours including occasionally weeknights and weekends.
Additional Information
Workplace
One of our values pillars is to work as OneTeam and we believe that there is no replacement for in-person collaboration but understand the value of some flexibility. Public Storage teammates are expected to work in the office five days each week with the option to take up to three flexible remote days per month.
Our office is based in Frisco, TX
Public Storage is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
**Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available for this posting. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.**