GCP Engineer
Fortune 50 Healthcare
Brooksource
Remote
Overview:
Join our esteemed PAM Cybersecurity Team to lead the transition of our cloud infrastructure from Azure to Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Your role will be critical in establishing and maturing our GCP environment, focusing on robust security measures and efficient access management as we expand our cloud investments.
Key Responsibilities:
- GCP Transition & Maturity: Lead the migration of cloud resources from Azure to GCP, ensuring a smooth transition with minimal disruption. Develop and implement strategies to mature the GCP footprint in alignment with our cybersecurity goals.
- Infrastructure as Code: Utilize Terraform to deploy and manage GCP resources, particularly within Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). Develop, maintain, and optimize Terraform configurations to support scalable and secure deployments.
- Security & Access Management: Design and enforce security policies and access controls within GCP. Implement and manage solutions for Identity and Access Management (IAM), ensuring compliance with best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Collaboration & Documentation: Work closely with cross-functional teams including DevOps, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure cohesive implementation and integration. Document configurations, processes, and security policies to facilitate knowledge sharing and future audits.
- Troubleshooting & Optimization: Identify and resolve issues related to GCP infrastructure and Terraform configurations. Continuously monitor and optimize performance, security, and cost-efficiency of GCP resources.
Requirements:
Experience:
- Significant hands-on experience with Terraform, specifically in deploying and managing resources within Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
- Proven expertise with Google Cloud Platform services, particularly in security and access management.
Technical Skills:
- Advanced knowledge of GCP services including IAM, VPC, Cloud Security, and Data Encryption.
- Proficiency in scripting and automation tools such as Bash, Python, or similar.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience with StrongDM or similar Privileged Access Management tools is a plus.
- Background in transitioning cloud environments or working in a multi-cloud setup.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Relevant certifications such as Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect or Security Engineer are advantageous.
