Senior DevOps Engineer

Game Plan Tech is a mission-driven consulting and services firm focused on helping government teams access innovative technologies. They are seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security, particularly in a federal context.

Responsibilities:

• Design and Implement Cloud Infrastructure: Design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure solutions on GCP, adhering to federal security and compliance requirements
• Automation and Orchestration: Utilize Terraform and Ansible to automate the provisioning, configuration, and management of cloud resources, ensuring consistency and repeatability
• Container Orchestration: Manage and deploy containerized applications using Kubernetes, optimizing resource utilization and ensuring high availability
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Implement robust monitoring and logging solutions to proactively identify and resolve performance issues, security threats, and system outages
• Security and Compliance: Ensure that cloud infrastructure adheres to federal security standards and compliance regulations, implementing appropriate access controls, encryption, and data protection measures
• Collaboration: Work closely with development teams, security teams, and other stakeholders to ensure the seamless integration and operation of cloud services

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure on GCP, preferably in a federal environment
• Deep understanding of GCP services, networking, security, and best practices. GCP certification is highly desired
• Proficiency in Terraform and Ansible for infrastructure as code and configuration management
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration and management
• Understanding of federal security standards and compliance requirements, with the ability to implement appropriate security measures
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve complex issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively with various teams
• Prior experience working in a federal environment, understanding specific compliance and security requirements
• Professional Google Cloud Platform certification
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python or Bash for automation tasks
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
• Deep understanding of cloud networking concepts, including VPCs, subnets, routing, and firewalls
• Cloud certifications in the area of architecture, data engineering, and/or machine learning
• Bachelor's degree or commensurate technical certificate in a technical field
• Background working with government technology projects and programs
• Demonstrated ability to connect with stakeholders, valuing their input, and understanding the nuances of their needs and challenges