66degrees · 8 hours ago
Cloud Engineer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years exp66degrees is an end-to-end AI transformation partner that helps enterprises navigate complex business challenges with cloud and AI solutions. The Cloud Engineer will be responsible for building and maintaining infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), optimizing performance and security for global clients.
Enterprise SoftwareCloud ComputingBig DataBusiness Information SystemsCloud Data ServicesCloud InfrastructureData Management
Responsibilities
Lead collaborations with architects and teams to design highly scalable and resilient infrastructure solutions on GCP
Drive the implementation of advanced Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using tools like Terraform or Google Cloud Deployment Manager to automate intricate infrastructure provisioning and management
Spearhead the integration of DevOps methodologies, guiding developers to establish sophisticated CI/CD pipelines within the cloud ecosystem
Assume a leadership role in implementing and enforcing stringent security measures and ensuring robust compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) in the GCP environment
Architect and establish comprehensive monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions to guarantee the continuous health and availability of all infrastructure components
Formulate and oversee comprehensive backup and disaster recovery strategies and procedures for mission-critical systems
Proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate complex performance bottlenecks, continually optimizing infrastructure for maximum efficiency
Take charge of diagnosing and swiftly resolving intricate infrastructure issues, providing expert guidance and support
Drive comprehensive documentation of cloud architecture, configurations, and processes, ensuring a clear knowledge repository and promoting thorough system understanding
Lead cross-functional collaboration with diverse teams, including data scientists, engineers, analysts, and software developers, ensuring alignment with requirements and delivering innovative solutions
Qualification
Required
3+ years of hands-on experience with cloud platforms, specifically GCP, showcasing expertise in designing, deploying, and managing cloud-based infrastructure
Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Deployment Manager, or similar platforms
In-depth understanding of GCP services such as Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Storage, Networking, and IAM, coupled with familiarity in container orchestration using Kubernetes
Experienced in deploying and optimizing Google Cloud Data services such as BigQuery, Cloud SQL, Dataflow, Firestore, Cloud Bigtable, Dataproc, and Pub/Sub for efficient data storage, processing, and analytics within GCP environments
Skilled in scripting languages like Python and Bash for automation and configuration management, and proficient in managing both Linux and Windows OS
Strong grasp of security best practices, compliance frameworks (e.g., CIS, GDPR, HIPAA), and experience implementing them
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration abilities, both independently and within teams
Passion for technology and continuous learning
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related or equivalent work experience required
Preferred
GCP Professional Cloud Architect or Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer certification
Company
66degrees
66degrees is a leading google cloud premier partner that specializes in business consulting and services.
501-1000 employees
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SVP Cloud and Software Engineering
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