Senior Cloud Engineer Job at Robert Half, Plano, TX

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  • Robert Half
  • Plano, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cloud Engineer with deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). The ideal candidate will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud infrastructure and services, while collaborating closely with development and engineering teams to ensure scalable, secure, and compliant cloud solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, deploy, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform.
  • Lead and support GKE integration efforts with development and engineering teams.
  • Implement and manage GCP services including Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, and Cloud Functions.
  • Develop and maintain infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
  • Automate cloud operations and workflows using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
  • Apply GitOps principles to manage infrastructure as code and ensure version control and traceability.
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Bitbucket and Jenkins.
  • Ensure cloud environments adhere to security best practices, compliance requirements, and Windows Server/Active Directory configurations.
  • Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize cloud resources for cost and efficiency

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform.
  • 5+ years of experience with Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), including integration with development/engineering teams.
  • Strong knowledge of GCP services: Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, Cloud Functions.
  • Proficiency in Terraform, Ansible, or similar IaC tools.
  • Scripting expertise in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
  • Experience implementing GitOps workflows for infrastructure management.
  • Solid understanding of CI/CD practices and tools such as Bitbucket and Jenkins.
  • Familiarity with Windows Server, Active Directory, and cloud security/compliance standards.

Preferred Skills:

  • GCP certifications (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect, Professional DevOps Engineer).
  • Experience with hybrid cloud environments.
  • Knowledge of container security and service mesh technologies.

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