Google Cloud Engineer

Description

Markon is seeking an experienced Google Cloud Engineer (Mid–Senior) to support an Intelligence Community client in Chantilly, Virginia. This position will design, deploy, secure, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure using Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to support mission-critical enterprise applications and emerging technical initiatives. The Google Cloud Engineer will combine hands-on cloud engineering, infrastructure automation, Linux administration, and cloud security expertise to develop reliable, high-performing solutions while supporting application modernization, migration, and operational resilience.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain scalable Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environments supporting mission-critical applications and enterprise systems.

• Build and manage cloud infrastructure using Google Compute Engine, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Cloud Storage, and other core GCP services.

• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform to automate cloud provisioning, configuration, and infrastructure management.

• Implement and maintain cloud security controls, including Identity and Access Management (IAM), least-privilege access, network firewalls, and secure connectivity.

• Monitor cloud infrastructure performance, availability, and system health using Google Cloud Monitoring, Cloud Logging, and related observability tools.

• Identify infrastructure vulnerabilities, performance bottlenecks, single points of failure, and operational risks, implementing effective mitigation strategies.

• Support the migration and modernization of applications from on-premises infrastructure to Google Cloud environments.

• Develop and maintain cloud-native solutions, supporting application deployment, integration, and ongoing operational requirements.

• Manage scaling, capacity planning, configuration management, and resource optimization to maintain system performance and cost efficiency.

• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement secure cloud architectures and strengthen infrastructure security standards.

• Coordinate infrastructure deployments, upgrades, and service implementations to minimize downtime and operational disruption.

• Establish technical requirements, acceptance criteria, and implementation priorities in collaboration with mission stakeholders and engineering teams.

• Troubleshoot Linux-based systems, networking configurations, cloud services, and containerized applications.

• Implement and improve automation, monitoring coverage, operational procedures, and infrastructure documentation.

• Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend improvements to infrastructure reliability, scalability, and mission effectiveness.

• Support multidisciplinary engineering teams by applying systems engineering principles, software development fundamentals, and cloud architecture best practices.

Qualifications

Required:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP).

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• Approximately 5+ years of relevant systems, infrastructure, or cloud engineering experience, including hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform.

• Demonstrated experience designing, deploying, and maintaining GCP infrastructure, including Compute Engine, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), and Cloud Storage.

• Experience developing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or comparable automation tools.

• Strong knowledge of cloud networking, IAM, firewall configurations, and least-privilege security principles.

• Hands-on experience administering and troubleshooting Linux operating systems, including system services, permissions, processes, and networking.

• Experience deploying, managing, and troubleshooting containerized applications and Kubernetes environments.

• Experience implementing cloud monitoring, logging, alerting, and infrastructure performance optimization.

• Understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, subnets, and secure connectivity.

• Familiarity with software engineering fundamentals, including algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented programming concepts.

• Experience identifying infrastructure risks, resolving technical issues, and implementing improvements to system reliability and availability.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across engineering, security, and mission teams.

Desired:

• Experience supporting cloud infrastructure within classified or highly regulated environments, including Intelligence Community mission systems.

• Experience with additional GCP services such as Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Cloud Load Balancing, Cloud DNS, Cloud SQL, Artifact Registry, and Secret Manager.

• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, Cloud Build, or similar tools.

• Proficiency with Python, Bash, or other scripting languages for cloud infrastructure automation and operational support.

• Experience supporting on-premises-to-cloud migrations, hybrid cloud architectures, and application modernization initiatives.

• Familiarity with Google Cloud security services, organization policies, audit logging, and compliance requirements.

• Experience with Kubernetes administration, container orchestration, and cloud-native application deployment patterns.

• Knowledge of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles, high availability, disaster recovery, and automated infrastructure monitoring.

• Experience optimizing cloud resource utilization, infrastructure costs, and application performance.

• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies, DevSecOps practices, and collaborative infrastructure engineering workflows.

• Professional certifications such as Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer, Professional Cloud Security Engineer, or Professional Cloud Network Engineer.

Salary Range

USD $170,000.00 - USD $200,000.00 /Yr.

The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Overview

Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.

At Markon, we don't just offer jobs – we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.

Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.

Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make – which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters – bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions.

Join us and make a meaningful impact.

Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays