GCP Cloud Engineer – Infrastructure Configuration

KAYGEN is an emerging leader in providing top talent for technology-based staffing services. We specialize in providing high-volume contingent staffing, direct hire staffing and project-based solutions to companies worldwide ranging from startups to Fortune 500 and Managed Service Providers (MSP) across a wide variety of industries. 
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced GCP Cloud Engineer with strong expertise in cloud infrastructure configuration, deployment, and support for a large-scale Life Sciences environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience designing, configuring, and managing Google Cloud Platform (GCP) infrastructure while supporting enterprise cloud transformation initiatives.

This role requires a strong understanding of cloud networking, infrastructure automation, security, and operational support within regulated environments such as Life Sciences, Healthcare, or Pharmaceuticals.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, implement, and maintain scalable infrastructure solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Manage and support core GCP services including Compute Engine, VPC, IAM, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, GKE, and monitoring tools.
• Configure cloud infrastructure components including networking, security policies, load balancers, firewalls, and identity/access controls.
• Collaborate with DevOps, Security, and Application teams to support cloud deployments and infrastructure optimization.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or Deployment Manager.
• Monitor cloud environments for performance, availability, and security compliance.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure-related issues and provide production support.
• Support migration of on-prem applications and infrastructure to GCP.
• Ensure cloud environments adhere to enterprise governance, compliance, and security standards.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5 years of overall IT infrastructure/cloud engineering experience.
• 3 years of hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Strong experience in infrastructure configuration and cloud administration.
• Experience with:
  • GCP networking and security
  • IAM configuration and access management
  • Compute Engine and Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
  • Terraform or Infrastructure as Code tools
  • Linux/Unix administration
  • CI/CD pipelines and automation
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools within GCP.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, or Healthcare clients.
• GCP certifications such as:
  • Google Associate Cloud Engineer
  • Google Professional Cloud Engineer
• Experience with regulated environments and compliance standards.
• Exposure to hybrid cloud environments and cloud migration projects.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Understanding of DevSecOps practices.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Excellent collaboration and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables.

At KAYGEN, we are always looking for dynamic, talented and experienced individuals. We invite you to join our team of talented IT professionals, consulting at client locations across the globe. Our culture is team-orientated; we strive to stand by our core values of respect, honesty and integrity. Our team of experienced staffing experts will work with you to find you the best opportunity. For more information, please visit us at www.kaygen.com.

Benefits:

• Free Healthcare Insurance
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Free Life Insurance
• Sick Time Off

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