Cloud Engineer - Google Cloud (GCP)

About Samtek

At Samtek, we're redefining cloud innovation as an engineer-owned and operated, SBA-certified minority-owned small business founded in 2018. Our mission is simple: empower federal agencies and large enterprises with cutting-edge DevSecOps and cloud transformation solutions that drive security, scalability, and speed. From cloud-native application development and platform engineering to robust security implementations, data center migrations, and seamless operations, we deliver modern IT services backed by over 50 years of collective expertise.

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Position Overview

We are seeking aSenior Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Engineer to support the strategic enablement of GCP infrastructure within a secure federal cloud enclave. This role requires deep expertise in GCP architecture, infrastructure as code (Terraform), and cloud operationalization within large-scale or highly regulated environments. The successful candidate will work closely with Google’s Professional Services Organization (PSO), internal engineering teams, and cross-functional federal stakeholders to deliver a robust and compliant GCP foundation.

Key Responsibilities

• GCP Architecture & Tenancy Design
• • Design and implement a scalable and secureGCP Tenancy modelaligned with federal agency requirements.
  • DefineLanding Zones, organizational policies, and project hierarchy consistent with industry and government best practices.
• Identity & Access Integration
• • Architect and implementfederated identity solutionsthat integrate with existing enterpriseActive Directoryor IAM frameworks.
  • Align identity architecture with zero-trust principles and FedRAMP/FISMA compliance standards.
• Security & Compliance
• • Define and enforcebaseline security controls, audit policies, and governance structures using tools likeSecurity
  • Command Center, Org Policy, and Forseti.
  • Assist in authoring or reviewing compliance documentation to support ATO (Authority to Operate).
• Hybrid & Cross-Cloud Networking
• • Design and deployhybrid cloud and cross-cloud network topologies, integrating GCP with AWS, Azure, and on-prem environments.
  • Configure secure and resilient DNS and private connectivity solutions (e.g., Interconnect, VPN, Cloud DNS).
• Automation & Infrastructure as Code
• • Develop repeatable, modular infrastructure patterns usingTerraformand CI/CD pipelines.
  • Automate GCP resource provisioning, configuration drift detection, and compliance monitoring.
• Collaboration & Mentoring
• • Serve as a technical advisor to internal cloud engineering teams and agency leadership.
  • Interface withGoogle PSO, cloud operations, and security stakeholders to ensure architecture aligns with strategic objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum5 years of hands-on GCP infrastructure engineering or architectureexperience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience with Infrastructure in major public clouds or data center.
• Demonstrated success inoperationalizing GCPin alarge enterprise or federal environment.
• Strong expertise in:
• • Terraform and automation frameworks
  • GCP identity and access management (IAM)
  • Networking (VPCs, VPN, Interconnect, DNS)
  • Security and compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, FISMA)
• Experience working with or withinfederal agencies or regulated industries.
• Proven track record designing or migrating workloads to GCP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• GCP Certifications to include:
• • Professional Cloud Architect
  • Professional Cloud Security Engineer
  • Professional DevOps Engineer
• Familiarity with other CSPs (AWS, Azure) and hybrid cloud integrations.
• Experience collaborating withGoogle PSOor similar professional service teams.
• Prior involvement in cloud governance, policy management, or cloud security operations