Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage automated CI/CD pipelines on Google Cloud Platform using services like Cloud Build, Cloud Deploy, and Cloud Run.
• Architect and maintain scalable, fault-tolerant infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform, utilizing Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, and Cloud Storage.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate automated testing and deployment processes into the software development lifecycle, ensuring efficient and secure application delivery.
• Implement and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting mechanisms on Google Cloud Platform to ensure system health and security, using tools like Stackdriver.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools to streamline operational workflows, enhance efficiency, and enforce security policies.
• Lead incident response efforts and conduct post-incident reviews to identify root causes and implement preventive measures, with a focus on security incident response.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in scripting and automation with languages such as Python or Bash, and a strong understanding of software development principles.
• Expertise in containerization and orchestration technologies, particularly Docker and Kubernetes, including deployments on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and Helm for package management.
• In-depth knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing, firewalls) and hands-on experience with Google Cloud VPC networking, network security, and Identity and Access Management (IAM).
• Mastery of infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet, for managing Google Cloud Platform resources, configurations, and security controls.
• Proficient with version control systems like Git, and experience with CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment workflows, and security scanning.
• Strong understanding of security best practices, standards, and compliance frameworks (e.g., CIS benchmarks, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA), with experience implementing security controls and mitigating risks.