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We are looking for an experienced GCP Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with IAM Administration, multi-account management, Big Query administration, performance optimization, monitoring and cost management within Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Manages and configures roles/permissions in GCP IAM by following the principle of least privileged access
Manages Big Query service by way of optimizing slot assignments and SQL Queries, adopting FinOps practices for cost control, troubleshooting and resolution of critical data queries, etc.
Collaborate with teams like Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, Cloud Platform Engineering, SRE, etc. for efficient Data management and operational practices in GCP
Create automations and monitoring mechanisms for GCP Data-related services, processes and tasks
Work with development teams to design the GCP-specific cloud architecture
Provisioning and de-provisioning GCP accounts and resources for internal projects.
Managing, and operating multiple GCP subscriptions
Keep technical documentation up to date
Proactively being up to date on GCP announcements, services and developments.
Requirements:
Must have 8+ years of work experience on provisioning, operating, and maintaining systems in GCP
Must have a valid certification of either GCP Associate Cloud Engineer or GCP Professional Cloud Architect.
Must have hands-on experience on GCP services such as Identity and Access Management (IAM), BigQuery, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), etc.
Must be capable to provide support and guidance on GCP operations and services depending upon enterprise needs
Must have a working knowledge of docker containers and Kubernetes.
Must have strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and in a collaborative environment.
Fast learner, Achiever, sets high personal goals
Must be able to work on multiple projects and consistently meet project deadlines
Must be willing to work on shift-basis based on project requirements.
Good to Have:
Experience in Terraform Automation over GCP Infrastructure provisioning
Experience in Cloud Composer, Dataproc, Dataflow Storage and Monitoring services
Experience in building and supporting any form of data pipeline.
Multi-Cloud experience with AWS.
New-Relic monitoring.
Perks:
Day off on the 3rd Friday of every month (one long weekend each month)
Monthly Wellness Reimbursement Program to promote health well-being
Paid paternity and maternity leaves
Must have a valid certification of either GCP Associate Cloud Engineer or GCP Professional Cloud Architect.
