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Google Cloud Engineer

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senior full-time $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 Herndon, Virginia

First indexed 24 Oct 2026

Description

We are seeking a Google Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and manage Google Cloud Platform (GCP) solutions for our customers.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of GCP services and technologies, as well as experience in designing and implementing scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions.

Responsibilities:

  • Drive and implement technology solutions on Google Cloud.
  • Collaborate with customers, partners, and internal project team members to understand customer business requirements and translate them into actionable engineering tasks.
  • Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform.
  • Configure and manage GCP services such as Compute Engine, App Engine, Google Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Storage, and Cloud SQL.
  • Architect and implement security best practices for GCP solutions using products such as Assured Workloads, Cloud Logging, Cloud Monitoring, and Security Command Center.
  • Stay up-to-date on the latest GCP services and technologies and their applicability to the Public Sector space.

Mid Level Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in cloud computing.
  • 1+ year of experience with GCP.
  • 1+ year of experience with one or more programming languages (e.g., Python).
  • Strong understanding of Google Cloud services and technologies.
  • Experience leading technical teams, including delegating tasks, reviewing designs and completed tasks by team members, and coaching junior team members.
  • Experience designing and implementing scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions.
  • Experience developing technical architecture documents, driving design decisions, developing documentation artifacts, and presenting technical solutions to clients and executive-level leaders.
  • Experience with infrastructure automation using IaC tools such as Terraform.
  • Strong understanding of DevOps practices and experience implementing CI/CD in cloud environments.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with the broader team as well as independently.
  • US Citizenship and active Secret clearance.

Mid Level Preferred Qualifications:

  • At least one Google Cloud Professional Certification.
  • Experience working within Agile teams.
  • Experience working with Google Cloud compliance products such as Security Command Center and Assured Workloads.
  • Experience working with customers in the U.S. Public Sector.
  • Experience with DoD/DISA cybersecurity policies.

Senior Level Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in cloud computing.
  • 3+ years of experience with GCP.
  • 5+ years of experience with one or more programming languages (e.g., Python).
  • Strong understanding of Google Cloud services and technologies.
  • Experience leading technical teams, including delegating tasks, reviewing designs and completed tasks by team members, and coaching junior team members.
  • Experience designing and implementing scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions.
  • Experience developing technical architecture documents, driving design decisions, developing documentation artifacts, and presenting technical solutions to clients and executive-level leaders.
  • Experience with infrastructure automation using IaC tools such as Terraform.
  • Strong understanding of DevOps practices and experience implementing CI/CD in cloud environments.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with the broader team as well as independently.
  • At least one Google Cloud Professional Certification.
  • US Citizenship and active Secret clearance.

Senior Level Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working within Agile teams.
  • Experience working with Google Cloud compliance products such as Security Command Center and Assured Workloads.
  • Experience working with customers in the U.S. Public Sector.
  • Experience with DoD/DISA cybersecurity policies.

This position will be hybrid/remote based out of a Dark Wolf Hub: Herndon VA, Tampa FL, Colorado Springs CO, Ogden UT, or Omaha NE.

The salary range for this position is estimated to be the following, commensurate on experience and technical skillset:

  • Mid Level: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00.
  • Senior Level: $160,000.00 - $190,000.00.
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