GCP DevOps Engineer
AmeriSOURCE Consulting, Inc.
Full-time | Contract
Boston, MA
Job description
Role: Expert GCP DevOps Engineer
Location: Boston, MA (Day 1 Onsite)
Type: Contract
Duration: Long Term
Note: We need US Citizens/GC/Independent consultants only for this role.
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced GCP DevOps Engineer with deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to join our client. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with GKE/Kubernetes, Terraform, network management, IAM roles and security, and monitoring tools. This is a client-facing onsite role, ideal for someone who thrives in high-impact, fast-paced environments.
Key Responsibilities:
· Design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure infrastructure on GCP using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices
· Manage and optimize GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine) clusters, containerized applications, and CI/CD pipelines
· Implement and manage IAM policies, roles, and security best practices across cloud resources
· Oversee network design, VPC configurations, firewall rules, and load balancers
· Set up and maintain robust monitoring, logging, and alerting systems using tools like Stackdriver, Prometheus, Grafana, etc.
· Collaborate with development and QA teams to ensure seamless deployments and infrastructure reliability
· Ensure compliance with security policies and participate in audits as needed
· Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and provide support for high-availability production systems
Required Skills and Experience:
· 10+ years of experience in DevOps/SRE roles, with at least 4+ years on GCP
· Expert-level knowledge in GCP services, GKE/Kubernetes, and Terraform
· Hands-on experience with cloud networking, VPCs, firewalls, load balancing, etc.
· Strong understanding of IAM roles, policies, and GCP security frameworks
· Experience in setting up and managing monitoring and alerting tools
· Solid knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, scripting, and automation
Preferred Qualifications:
· GCP certifications
· Experience with other IaC tools or platforms (e.g., Ansible, Pulumi)
· Familiarity with hybrid cloud or multi-cloud environments
· Exposure to DevOps practices in regulated or enterprise environments
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: Up to $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Location:
- Boston, MA 02108 (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Boston, MA 02108 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Boston, MA 02108: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person