Cloud Engineer - Ansible/IAC Terraform

Role : GCP Cloud Engineer Role Overview : We are seeking a Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Cloud Engineer with a strong background in infrastructure, automation, and cloud architecture. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in designing, deploying, and managing GCP-based infrastructure to support scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud environments. Key Responsibilities : Infrastructure Design & Deployment : - Design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). - Set up and manage VPCs, subnets, firewalls, IAM policies, and network peering. - Deploy and configure Compute Engine, GKE (Kubernetes), Cloud Functions, and Cloud Run for optimized performance. Automation & Infrastructure as Code (IaC) : - Develop and maintain Terraform, Ansible, or Cloud Deployment Manager scripts for automated provisioning and configuration. - Implement CI/CD pipelines using Cloud Build, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins to automate infrastructure deployments. Security & Compliance : - Enforce best practices for security, access control, and governance in GCP environments. - Implement Cloud Security Command Center, IAM best practices, and encryption policies. - Conduct regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and compliance checks (ISO, SOC2, PCI-DSS, etc.). Monitoring & Optimization : - Configure and monitor Cloud Logging, Cloud Monitoring, and Cloud Operations Suite to track performance and security. - Optimize costs and performance through resource scaling, auto-healing, and budgeting tools like GCP Cost Management. Networking & Hybrid Cloud Connectivity: - Design and implement hybrid cloud or multi-cloud connectivity (e.g., VPN, Interconnect, Cloud DNS). - Optimize load balancing, CDN, and traffic routing for high availability. Incident Management & Troubleshooting : - Actively monitor and troubleshoot production issues using GCP observability tools. - Develop disaster recovery (DR) and high availability (HA) strategies for business continuity. Collaboration & Documentation : - Work with developers, DevOps, and security teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud services. - Maintain detailed documentation for infrastructure, policies, and procedures. Required Skills & Experience : - Hands-on experience in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), with expertise in Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Storage, IAM, and Networking. - Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Cloud Deployment Manager, or Ansible. - Experience in CI/CD pipeline automation with tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Cloud Build. - Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, or Go) for automation and cloud management. - Strong understanding of networking, security, and cloud governance best practices. - Experience with monitoring & logging tools (Google Cloud Operations Suite, Prometheus, Grafana). - Exposure to hybrid and multi-cloud environments is a plus. Preferred Qualifications : - GCP Certifications (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer, or Professional Cloud Security Engineer). - Experience working in DevOps, SRE, or Cloud Infrastructure teams. - Knowledge of Kubernetes (GKE), Docker, and microservices architecture. - Familiarity with serverless computing (Cloud Functions, Cloud Run). (ref:hirist.tech)

Location: in, IN

Posted Date: 5/3/2025