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At Samtek, we're redefining cloud innovation as an engineer-owned and operated, SBA-certified minority-owned small business founded in 2018. Our mission is simple: empower federal agencies and large enterprises with cutting-edge DevSecOps and cloud transformation solutions that drive security, scalability, and speed. From cloud-native application development and platform engineering to robust security implementations, data center migrations, and seamless operations, we deliver modern IT services backed by over 50 years of collective expertise.
We're a diverse, collaborative team that's passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology. Our culture thrives on curiosity, inclusivity, and real impact—whether it's optimizing cloud environments for mission-critical operations or fostering innovation in a supportive, hybrid work setting. Join us to work on high-stakes projects that matter, grow alongside top talent, and be part of a company that's not just building the future of cloud computing, but shaping it.
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We are seeking a Senior Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Engineer to support the strategic enablement of GCP infrastructure within a secure federal cloud enclave. This role requires deep expertise in GCP architecture, infrastructure as code (Terraform), and cloud operationalization within large-scale or highly regulated environments. The successful candidate will work closely with Google’s Professional Services Organization (PSO), internal engineering teams, and cross-functional federal stakeholders to deliver a robust and compliant GCP foundation.
Key Responsibilities
- GCP Architecture & Tenancy Design
- Design and implement a scalable and secure GCP Tenancy model aligned with federal agency requirements.
- Define Landing Zones, organizational policies, and project hierarchy consistent with industry and government best practices.
- Identity & Access Integration
- Architect and implement federated identity solutions that integrate with existing enterprise Active Directory or IAM frameworks.
- Align identity architecture with zero-trust principles and FedRAMP/FISMA compliance standards.
- Security & Compliance
- Define and enforce baseline security controls, audit policies, and governance structures using tools like Security
- Command Center, Org Policy, and Forseti.
- Assist in authoring or reviewing compliance documentation to support ATO (Authority to Operate).
- Hybrid & Cross-Cloud Networking
- Design and deploy hybrid cloud and cross-cloud network topologies, integrating GCP with AWS, Azure, and on-prem environments.
- Configure secure and resilient DNS and private connectivity solutions (e.g., Interconnect, VPN, Cloud DNS).
- Automation & Infrastructure as Code
- Develop repeatable, modular infrastructure patterns using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.
- Automate GCP resource provisioning, configuration drift detection, and compliance monitoring.
- Collaboration & Mentoring
- Serve as a technical advisor to internal cloud engineering teams and agency leadership.
- Interface with Google PSO, cloud operations, and security stakeholders to ensure architecture aligns with strategic objectives.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on GCP infrastructure engineering or architecture experience.
- Minimum 10 years of experience with Infrastructure in major public clouds or data center.
- Demonstrated success in operationalizing GCP in a large enterprise or federal environment.
- Strong expertise in:
- Terraform and automation frameworks
- GCP identity and access management (IAM)
- Networking (VPCs, VPN, Interconnect, DNS)
- Security and compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, FISMA)
- Experience working with or within federal agencies or regulated industries.
- Proven track record designing or migrating workloads to GCP.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- GCP Certifications to include:
- Professional Cloud Architect
- Professional Cloud Security Engineer
- Professional DevOps Engineer
- Familiarity with other CSPs (AWS, Azure) and hybrid cloud integrations.
- Experience collaborating with Google PSO or similar professional service teams.
- Prior involvement in cloud governance, policy management, or cloud security operations
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