Google Cloud Engineer

Job summary

Lead the architecture and delivery of secure, sovereign Google Cloud solutions for UK public sector clients, including deployments on client sites and internal reference implementations. Design and operate foundational cloud platforms, guide small technical teams, and apply Google Cloud services, Kubernetes, automation, networking, and security practices to deliver enterprise-grade systems.

Benefits

Qualifications

• Google Cloud Professional-level certification
• Expertise in Google Cloud products and services, including Compute Engine, App Engine, Cloud Storage, and GKE
• Experience with IaaS, Kubernetes, and systems virtualization
• Experience architecting cloud solutions that meet business outcomes and non-functional requirements
• Experience producing architecture diagrams, design specifications, and operational runbooks
• Experience implementing landing zones, IAM, VPCs, and networking
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical, non-technical, and management stakeholders
• Experience with Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and scripting using Bash, Python, or Perl
• Knowledge of cloud security practices, IAM, firewalls, and encryption
• Experience with cloud and on-premises networking, including TCP/IP, subnets, VPCs, load balancing, and DNS
• Experience leading and mentoring small technical teams in project settings
• Experience in site reliability engineering or production systems operations, including live incident troubleshooting
• Examples of technical innovation or improvements to ways of working

Responsibilities

• Lead technical architecture and delivery of Google Cloud solutions for public sector clients
• Design, deploy, and operate secure sovereign Google Cloud solutions on client sites and in internal reference implementations
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to small teams
• Deliver enterprise-grade cloud solutions

Skills

Certifications

Travel

Industry

Relocation