M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations who desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include digital transformation, software development, cloud migration, applications & infrastructure, cybersecurity, data delivery & analytics, and IT talent solutions.
M9 Solutions is seeking a Google Cloud Platform Engineer (Architect) to work in a hybrid environment for a client located in Ashburn, VA. A Public Trust clearance is required.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable and secure cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud.
- Manage core Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, including Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), subnets, firewalls, and routing tables.
- Configure and maintain GCP storage solutions like Cloud Storage, Filestore, and Persistent Disk.
- Oversee identity and access management (IAM) to ensure the principle of least privilege is applied.
- Manage and operate cloud-native database services, such as Cloud SQL, Cloud Spanner, and Bigtable, including performance tuning and high-availability configuration.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize infrastructure costs.
- Manage container orchestration platforms such as Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure their applications have the necessary infrastructure resources.
- Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Cloud Deployment Manager.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- 10+ years of working with Cloud technologies.
- 3+ years of experience working directly with applications or resources in Google Cloud.
- Proven experience as a Platform, Cloud, or Infrastructure Engineer.
- Deep, hands-on experience with foundational GCP services, including Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, and VPC.
- Strong understanding of network protocols, firewalls, and VPNs within a cloud environment.
- Experience with infrastructure such as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform).
- GCP certification (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect) is a plus.
- Experience with scripting tools such as Bash and Python.
- Experience with Git, GitLab, Jenkins, or Harness.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements.
Full-Time Employee Compensation
- M9 Solutions’ 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 position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
- M9 Benefits - https://m9solutions.com/why-join-m9/#our-benefits
M9 Solutions, LLC (M9) is a Federal contractor and we comply with all applicable federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We also adhere to the affirmative action requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, ensuring equal opportunity for veterans and individuals with disabilities. Please click here to complete M9's Voluntary Self-Identification Form and then email it to [email protected]. If you need accommodation during the application process or encounter difficulties using our website, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected] or 703-936-0880.
With 14+ years of proven delivery and steady growth, M9 Solutions is a unique small business with credible past performance and key capabilities offering project management services, solution architects, business analysts, program managers, technical architects, and technical consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2012. M9 Solutions believes that work should be fun, rewarding, and something everyone can be excited about. We offer a competitive compensation package and value diversity in driving the vision of the company.
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