Fairlead - Cloud Engineer

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What We Are Looking For We are seeking a Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Cloud Engineer with experience in cloud infrastructure implementation, platform administration, security, networking, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). This role will support a strategic manufacturing modernization initiative for a U.S. Navy submarine production environment, contributing to the implementation of a FedRAMP High/IL4-compliant Google Cloud Landing Zone that serves as the secure foundation for AI-enabled workforce and manufacturing platforms.

Responsibilities Implement the Google Cloud Landing Zone architecture designed by the Cloud Architect across all project phases, including Assessment, Design, Build, Implementation, and Handover

Build and configure the GCP organizational structure, Cloud Identity tenant, billing accounts, IAM groups, and foundational cloud services

Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) components using Terraform to support scalable and repeatable deployments

Implement cloud controls aligned with FedRAMP High and IL4 requirements under the guidance of senior architecture and security teams

Configure and support Assured Workloads, VPC Service Controls, Customer-Managed Encryption Keys (CMEK), and secure cloud governance controls

Collaborate with Network and Security specialists to ensure compliance and security requirements are properly implemented

Partner with DevOps teams to execute cloud infrastructure deployments and validation activities

Support Terraform deployment, testing, version control, and infrastructure validation processes

Perform cloud administration activities involving compute, database, networking, identity, and security services

Assist with compliance validation and readiness activities prior to FedRAMP and IL4 sign-off

Document infrastructure configurations, operational procedures, and deployment standards to support long-term platform sustainability

Contribute to cloud platform optimization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements and Qualifications Experience administering Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environments

Strong knowledge of GCP Administration services

Experience with GCP Compute services and cloud infrastructure deployment

Knowledge of Google Cloud database services

Experience implementing Google Cloud security controls and best practices

Knowledge of Google Cloud networking concepts and services

Experience building and managing cloud infrastructure using Terraform

Understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and deployment methodologies

Experience with IAM, identity management, and access control frameworks

Knowledge of Cloud Identity, billing account management, and organizational structures within GCP

Experience with version control and collaborative deployment practices

Ability to support cloud deployments in Agile delivery environments

Experience working with cloud governance, security, and compliance frameworks

Strong documentation and technical communication skills

Nice to Have Experience supporting FedRAMP High, IL4, or similar regulated environments

Experience with Assured Workloads, VPC Service Controls, and CMEK

Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, Cloud Engineer, or Security certifications

Experience supporting large-scale cloud transformation initiatives

Familiarity with manufacturing, defense, aerospace, or highly regulated industries

Experience working with DevOps automation and CI/CD pipelines

Knowledge of cloud compliance and security accreditation processes

Experience collaborating with geographically distributed delivery teams

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