Google Cloud Engineer/Administrator

Role Overview: You are a highly skilled and experienced Google Cloud and Workspace Engineer/Administrator who will be responsible for managing and administering all Google products, projects, sandboxes, and related infrastructure within the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Google Workspace. Your role will play a crucial part in ensuring the stability, security, and optimal performance of the cloud and collaboration environments at 66degrees. Key Responsibilities: - Manage and administer Google Cloud projects, including creation, configuration, and resource allocation. - Oversee the deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of various Google Cloud services such as Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, BigQuery, and Kubernetes Engine. - Implement security best practices within GCP, including IAM, network security, and data encryption. - Monitor cloud resource usage, identify cost optimization opportunities, and implement efficiency improvements. - Troubleshoot and resolve cloud infrastructure issues promptly. - Administer and support Google Workspace services, including Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Meet, and Chat. - Manage user accounts, groups, organizational units, and access permissions within Google Workspace. - Implement security and compliance policies for Google Workspace. - Provide technical support and guidance to users on Google Workspace features and best practices. - Monitor Google Workspace usage and identify optimization opportunities. - Align SLZ deployment with the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and establish a clear business case for moving workloads to a sovereign cloud environment. - Manage the setup and configuration of SLZ. - Administer and support various Google products and applications integrated with GCP and Google Workspace. - Manage and maintain sandbox environments for development, testing, and experimentation. - Ensure proper access control and resource allocation for sandbox users. - Develop and implement automation scripts (e.g., Python, Bash, Terraform) for routine cloud and Workspace operations and infrastructure provisioning. - Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles to manage and deploy cloud resources. - Set up and manage monitoring tools and dashboards for cloud infrastructure and applications, as well as Google Workspace. - Configure alerts and notifications for critical events and performance thresholds. - Implement strong network segmentation using VPCs, subnets, and firewall rules to isolate different environments and workloads within the SLZ. - Establish a robust IAM strategy with granular permissions, principle of least privilege, and multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all access to the SLZ. - Configure comprehensive logging and monitoring capabilities using Cloud Logging and Cloud Monitoring to capture all activities, security events, and resource utilization within the SLZ. - Integrate native Google Cloud security services such as Security Command Center, Cloud Armor, and Cloud IDS/IPS to enhance threat protection, vulnerability management, and real-time anomaly detection within the SLZ. - Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud and Workspace architecture, configurations, and operational procedures. - Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and support of cloud and collaboration solutions. - Provide technical guidance and support to internal teams on GCP and Google Workspace best practices. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. - Proven experience as a Google Cloud Engineer/Administrator or similar role. - Proven experience in administering Google Workspace. - In-depth knowledge of Google Cloud Platform services and architecture. - Strong understanding of networking concepts in a cloud environment. - Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash. - Proficiency in executing the core Terraform workflow. - Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps principles. - Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Preferred Qualifications: - Google Cloud certification (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Cloud Engineer). - Google Workspace certification (e.g., Google Workspace Administrator). - Experience with hybrid cloud environments. - Knowledge of database administration on GCP (e.g., Cloud SQL, Cloud Spanner). - Experience with big data technologies on GCP (e.g., BigQuery, Dataflow). Role Overview: You are a highly skilled and experienced Google Cloud and Workspace Engineer/Administrator who will be responsible for managing and administering all Google products, projects, sandboxes, and related infrastructure within the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Google Workspace. Your role will play a crucial part in ensuring the stability,