Job Specifications
Job Title: Cloud Engineer
Location: Houston, TX
Type: Full Time
Our Client is seeking a highly skilled Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Cloud Architect to lead the design, implementation, and management of scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud infrastructure. This role will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that align with business needs and technology roadmaps.
What You’ll Do
Lead the implementation of GCP data architecture in collaboration with system integrators and stakeholders.
Design, implement, and manage highly available and scalable cloud infrastructure on GCP.
Translate business requirements into cloud architecture designs and provide operational support to application teams.
Develop and maintain cloud data migration strategies, identifying gaps and recommending remediation plans.
Ensure security, availability, and performance of GCP resources through proper design and configuration.
Implement and optimize infrastructure solutions including networks, storage, databases, compute, and IAM.
Define and enforce governance policies for resource tagging, access controls, and cost management.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve GCP infrastructure issues to ensure high availability.
Stay current with GCP advancements and recommend continuous improvements.
Collaborate with data architects, developers, IT, security, and cloud providers for seamless integration.
Work with DevOps and IaC tools (GitHub, Jenkins, Docker, Terraform).
Design and develop automation scripts where appropriate.
Qualifications
Required:
Extensive knowledge of GCP infrastructure, services, and database solutions (BigQuery, Cloud Spanner, Dataflow, Dataproc, etc.)
Proven track record in architecting, designing, and managing cloud systems, including hybrid architectures
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of public cloud administration experience (GCP)
Preferred:
5+ years of cloud administration experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
Certifications: GCP Cloud Engineer, GCP Cloud Architect, Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate, VMware Certified Professional
Skills & Abilities
Hands-on experience with native cloud technologies and automation tools (Jenkins, Terraform, Chef, Cloud Custodian).
Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
Expertise in cloud governance, compliance, and security.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and business teams.
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