Senior Cloud Engineer, GCP

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Senior Cloud Engineer leading migration of AI-enabled applications to Google Cloud for Army program. Operate as a hands-on technical lead collaborating with various stakeholders.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the migration of a full-stack, AI-enabled application into Google Cloud Platform (GCP) within a cArmy environment
Operate as the primary cloud SME, driving architecture, design, and implementation decisions
Design and implement scalable, secure, cloud-native solutions leveraging GCP services
Collaborate with Army stakeholders, Google partners, and internal teams to align technical solutions with mission needs
Interface across multiple teams to coordinate migration efforts and ensure successful delivery
Establish best practices for cloud architecture, security, and deployment in a regulated environment
Support and improve CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployment workflows
Troubleshoot complex issues across infrastructure, application, and data layers
Lay the foundation for future migrations and help shape a repeatable cloud adoption strategy
Provide technical leadership and mentorship as the team grows

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in a DevSecOps, Cloud or related engineer role
Strong, hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) (architecture, services, deployment)
Experience leading or executing application migrations to cloud environments
Ability to operate independently and take ownership of complex technical efforts (“stand-alone” capability)
Experience working across multiple teams and stakeholders in a collaborative environment
Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience working in U.S. Army environments
CompTIA Security+ certification
Google Cloud certification (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Cloud Engineer, or similar)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible PTO + all Federal holidays off
Health, dental and vision insurance plans
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401k with employer match
Company-sponsored life insurance, short- and long-term disability
Professional development (training, certifications, conferences)
Paid cloud developer accounts
Referral bonuses
HQ office perks (parking / metro reimbursement, nitro coffee & lunches)
Annual social events (540 Week, hackathon, charity golf tournament, etc.)
Access to 540’s Washington Capitals & Nationals tickets

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Hard Skills & Tools

Google Cloud Platformcloud architecturecloud-native solutionsCI/CD pipelinesapplication migrationtroubleshootingsecurity best practicesdeployment workflowsDevSecOpsinfrastructure management

Soft Skills

technical leadershipmentorshipcollaborationcommunicationindependenceownershipstakeholder engagementproblem-solvingteam coordinationadaptability

Certifications

CompTIA Security+Google Cloud certificationProfessional Cloud ArchitectProfessional Cloud Engineer