Infrastructure Specialist – Google DevOps

Job Description:

· We are seeking a skilled Infrastructure Specialist with a strong background in Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Terraform, and Google Cloud DevOps.

· As an Infrastructure Specialist, you will be responsible for architecting, deploying, and maintaining robust cloud infrastructure solutions while driving automation and infrastructure as code (IaC) best practices.

· This role will involve close collaboration with DevOps, platform engineering, and development teams to ensure the smooth operation and scalability of cloud-based applications.

Key Responsibilities:

· Design, implement, and manage highly available and scalable infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), with a focus on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).

· Develop and maintain Terraform scripts for managing infrastructure as code, ensuring infrastructure consistency and automation.

· Collaborate with the DevOps team to streamline CI/CD pipelines using Google Cloud DevOps tools, including Cloud Build, Cloud Deploy, and others.

· Manage containerized applications using Kubernetes, ensuring optimal orchestration, monitoring, and scaling of workloads.

· Implement platform engineering best practices to support the development and deployment of applications across environments.

· Monitor infrastructure performance and proactively address any issues related to capacity, security, and reliability.

· Ensure security best practices, including identity management, network policies, and encryption for sensitive data.

· Collaborate with development and operations teams to optimize the performance and cost-efficiency of the infrastructure.

· Provide operational support and troubleshooting for cloud-based environments and applications.

· Stay up-to-date with industry trends, particularly regarding cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and automation technologies.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

· Proven experience with Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), containerization, and orchestration.

· Proficient in infrastructure as code (IaC) with Terraform.

· Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services and Google Cloud DevOps tools.

· Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipeline automation and tools like Jenkins, GitLab, Cloud Build, or similar.

· Experience in platform engineering, supporting developers with robust infrastructure solutions.

· Strong understanding of cloud security, including IAM, networking, and encryption best practices.

· Solid understanding of Linux/Unix system administration and networking principles.

· Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools, such as Prometheus, Grafana, Stackdriver, or equivalent.

· Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot infrastructure-related issues.

· Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash) to automate repetitive tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Google Cloud certifications (e.g., Google Cloud Professional DevOps Engineer, Google Cloud Architect).

· Familiarity with other cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure is a plus.

· Experience in MicroServices architecture and serverless computing.