Senior Cloud Engineer, GCP
Job Description:
- Lead the migration of a full-stack, AI-enabled application into Google Cloud Platform (GCP) within a cArmy environment
- Operate as the primary cloud SME, driving architecture, design, and implementation decisions
- Design and implement scalable, secure, cloud-native solutions leveraging GCP services
- Collaborate with Army stakeholders, Google partners, and internal teams to align technical solutions with mission needs
- Interface across multiple teams to coordinate migration efforts and ensure successful delivery
- Establish best practices for cloud architecture, security, and deployment in a regulated environment
- Support and improve CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployment workflows
- Troubleshoot complex issues across infrastructure, application, and data layers
- Lay the foundation for future migrations and help shape a repeatable cloud adoption strategy
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship as the team grows Requirements:
- 8+ years of experience in a DevSecOps, Cloud or related engineer role
- Strong, hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) (architecture, services, deployment)
- Experience leading or executing application migrations to cloud environments
- Ability to operate independently and take ownership of complex technical efforts (“stand-alone” capability)
- Experience working across multiple teams and stakeholders in a collaborative environment
- Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience working in U.S. Army environments
- CompTIA Security+ certification
- Google Cloud certification (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Cloud Engineer, or similar) Benefits:
- Flexible PTO + all Federal holidays off
- Health, dental and vision insurance plans
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401k with employer match
- Company-sponsored life insurance, short- and long-term disability
- Professional development (training, certifications, conferences)
- Paid cloud developer accounts
- Referral bonuses
- HQ office perks (parking / metro reimbursement, nitro coffee & lunches)
- Annual social events (540 Week, hackathon, charity golf tournament, etc.)
- Access to 540’s Washington Capitals & Nationals tickets Apply To this Job