Senior Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Engineer / Architect

Job Description: We are seeking a Senior Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Engineer / Architect to support the strategic enablement of GCP infrastructure within a secure federal cloud enclave. This role requires deep expertise in GCP architecture, infrastructure as code (Terraform), and cloud operationalization within large-scale or highly regulated environments. The successful candidate will work closely with Google’s Professional Services Organization (PSO), internal engineering teams, and cross-functional federal stakeholders to deliver a robust and compliant GCP foundation. Key Responsibilities: GCP Architecture & Tenancy Design o Design and implement a scalable and secure GCP Tenancy model aligned with federal agency requirements. o Define Landing Zones, organizational policies, and project hierarchy consistent with industry and government best practices. • Identity & Access Integration o Architect and implement federated identity solutions that integrate with existing enterprise Active Directory or IAM frameworks. o Align identity architecture with zero-trust principles and FedRAMP/FISMA compliance standards. • Security & Compliance o Define and enforce baseline security controls, audit policies, and governance structures using tools like Security Command Center, Org Policy, and Forseti. o Assist in authoring or reviewing compliance documentation to support ATO (Authority to Operate). • Hybrid & Cross-Cloud Networking o Design and deploy hybrid cloud and cross-cloud network topologies, integrating GCP with AWS, Azure, and on-prem environments. o Configure secure and resilient DNS and private connectivity solutions (e.g., Interconnect, VPN, Cloud DNS). • Automation & Infrastructure as Code o Develop repeatable, modular infrastructure patterns using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines. o Automate GCP resource provisioning, configuration drift detection, and compliance monitoring. • Collaboration & Mentoring o Serve as a technical advisor to internal cloud engineering teams and agency leadership. o Interface with Google PSO, cloud operations, and security stakeholders to ensure architecture aligns with strategic objectives. Required Qualifications • Minimum 5 years of hands-on GCP infrastructure engineering or architecture experience. • Minimum 10 years of experience with Infrastructure in major public clouds or data center. • Demonstrated success in operationalizing GCP in a large enterprise or federal environment. • Strong expertise in: o Terraform and automation frameworks o GCP identity and access management (IAM) o Networking (VPCs, VPN, Interconnect, DNS) o Security and compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, FISMA) • Experience working with or within federal agencies or regulated industries. • Proven track record designing or migrating workloads to GCP. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications • GCP Certifications such as: o Professional Cloud Architect o Professional Cloud Security Engineer o Professional DevOps Engineer • Familiarity with other CSPs (AWS, Azure) and hybrid cloud integrations. • Experience collaborating with Google PSO or similar professional service teams. • Prior involvement in cloud governance, policy management, or cloud security operations. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job