GCP Engineer

The role

You will build, automate, and run a secure Google Cloud platform for federal customers. You will work in an Agile team to turn architecture standards into working infrastructure and maintain compliance.

What you will do

• Configure and operate Google Cloud services including networking, identity and access management, and Kubernetes (GKE)
• Write and maintain infrastructure as code in Terraform
• Build CI/CD pipelines with security checks included
• Monitor the platform, troubleshoot issues, and find root causes
• Apply security controls aligned to NIST and FedRAMP
• Fix vulnerabilities and provide evidence for audits
• Set up environments for new customers
• Automate repetitive tasks, document work, and share learning with the team

Required qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in cloud, platform, or infrastructure engineering
• 2-3 years working hands-on with Google Cloud
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
• Hands-on experience with Terraform or a similar infrastructure as code tool
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines with tools such as GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or Cloud Build
• Working knowledge of GCP IAM, VPC networking, and Kubernetes
• Scripting skills in Python or Bash
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools
• Working familiarity with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, or similar security frameworks from prior work in a regulated environment
• Clear communication and a methodical approach to solving problems

Nice to have

• Google Professional Cloud Engineer, HashiCorp Terraform Associate, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or Security+ certification
• Experience onboarding customers onto a shared cloud platform
• Experience supporting federal or other highly regulated environments, including Public Trust
• Experience working in Agile, PI-based planning

Benefits

• Hands-on experience
• Certifications
• Industry training

Before you apply

• Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States
• Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration

About the company

Accenture Federal Services is a technology company within global Accenture that helps the US federal government. Its 13,000+ people pursue technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.