DevOps Engineer - Google Cloud Platform

Key Responsibilities : - Design, build, and maintain secure, scalable, and highly available cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). - Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform modules to automate cloud resource provisioning. - Build, enhance, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions for automated application deployment. - Configure and manage GCP Identity and Access Management (IAM), Workload Identity Federation (WIF), and service accounts following security best practices. - Design and implement secure networking solutions, including VPCs, firewall rules, private networking, and connectivity across cloud environments. - Deploy and manage GCP Load Balancers, Cloud Armor (WAF), SSL certificates, and traffic routing configurations. - Deploy and support containerized applications using Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and Cloud Run. - Manage Compute Engine instances, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, and BigQuery resources. - Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting using Google Cloud Operations Suite (Cloud Monitoring & Cloud Logging). - Monitor infrastructure health, troubleshoot deployment issues, and resolve production incidents to ensure high platform availability. - Perform vulnerability assessments, patch management, and security remediation using Security Command Center and other security tools. - Implement DevSecOps practices by integrating security scanning into CI/CD pipelines. - Optimize cloud resource utilization and recommend cost-saving strategies without compromising performance. - Collaborate with application development, security, networking, and infrastructure teams to deliver cloud-native solutions. - Prepare technical documentation, deployment guides, architecture diagrams, and operational runbooks. - Ensure cloud infrastructure complies with organizational security, governance, and compliance standards. Required Skills : - Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP). - Expertise in Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC). - Experience building and maintaining GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines. - Strong understanding of IAM Roles, Policies, Service Accounts, and Workload Identity Federation (WIF). - Experience with VPC Networking, Firewall Rules, Private Connectivity, and Cloud DNS. - Knowledge of Cloud Load Balancers, Cloud Armor (WAF), and SSL/TLS configuration. - Experience deploying applications on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and Cloud Run. - Hands-on experience with Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, and BigQuery. - Strong understanding of monitoring and logging using Cloud Monitoring and Cloud Logging. - Experience with Security Command Center, vulnerability management, and cloud security best practices. - Good knowledge of Linux administration and shell scripting. - Understanding of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. - Familiarity with Git version control and Agile development methodologies. Preferred Qualifications : - Google Cloud Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer Certification. - Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect Certification. - Experience with DevSecOps tools and security automation. - Knowledge of cloud governance, compliance, and cost optimization. - Experience working in enterprise-scale cloud migration or modernization projects. Soft Skills : - Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. - Ability to work independently as well as in cross-functional teams. - Strong ownership, accountability, and problem-solving mindset. - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.