Google Cloud Engineer - SME

Description & Requirements

Maximus is seeking a Google Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and support secure, scalable cloud infrastructure solutions across complex, multi-cloud environments. This role requires deep hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), infrastructure automation, and cloud-native tools such as Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines.

This position is fully remote and strongly prefers an active Public Trust. Candidates without an active Public Trust must be able to obtain.

At Maximus, you’ll be joining a company celebrating 50 years of service, with a strong track record of success. We’ve been recognized as a Washington Post Top Workplace and a VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer in 2024.

As part of our team, you’ll have access to:

• A generous annual allowance for education or professional certification

• Free training and certification programs to support your technical growth

• A collaborative and respectful work environment

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS021, T3, Band 6

• Design and implement secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure solutions on Google Cloud.

• Integrate Google Cloud services (e.g., Earth Engine, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub) with on-prem and other cloud platforms.

• Automate deployments using Terraform, GitLab CI/CD, and Google Cloud SDK.

• Configure and manage Kubernetes and GKE environments.

• Migrate and optimize data pipelines using ETL processes.

• Implement cloud security best practices and ensure compliance with FedRAMP/FISMA.

• Monitor and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure using Google Cloud Operations Suite.

Minimum Requirements

TCS021, T3, Band 6

Minimum Requirements (required skills that align with contract LCAT, verifiable, and measurable):

Project Specific Qualifications:

• Proficiency in GCP and AWS; understanding of IaaS, PaaS, SaaS models.

• Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

• Familiarity with container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Experience with cloud APIs, SDKs, and secure integrations.

• Knowledge of federal compliance standards (FedRAMP, FISMA).

Years of Required Work-Related Experience:

• 5+ years

Required Certifications:

• None required, but cloud platform experience must be verifiable.

Preferred Key Skills and Abilities (not contractually required):

• Cloud certifications (e.g., Google Professional Cloud Engineer, AWS SysOps Admin).

• Experience with Terraform, Ansible.

• Familiarity with NIST and TIC 3.0 frameworks.

• Experience with monitoring tools like Datadog or Google Cloud Operations Suite

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EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Minimum Salary

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115,000.00

Maximum Salary

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129,000.00