Senior Lead Platform Engineer

Capital One

Sr. Lead Platform Engineer designing and securing Capital One’s Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 platforms.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeRichmond • New York, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $182,500 - $249,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting, administering, and securing large-scale Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 environments, with a strong focus on compliance, security practices, and automation. Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, mentor teams, and enhance platform performance through effective governance and risk management.

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Google Workspace AdministrationMicrosoft 365 AdministrationCybersecurity ExpertiseScripting with Python or BashInfrastructure-as-Code Tools

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Hard Skills

Google WorkspaceMicrosoft 365IAM StrategyMFASSO IntegrationRisk AssessmentsSecurity AuditsAutomationAgile MethodologiesContent Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringProblem-SolvingTechnical SupportUser Experience Enhancement

Tools & Technologies

JenkinsGitHubArtifactoryTerraformCloudFormationCDKGoogle VaultGoogle GenAISaaSIaaS

Certifications & Qualifications

Google Certified – Associate Google Workspace AdministratorProfessional Google Workspace Administrator (Retired)

Industry Keywords

Enterprise Information TechnologySystems EngineeringCybersecurityFinancial IndustryTechnology Industry

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityJenkinsPythonTerraformVault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver results across a broad portfolio of strategic initiatives and translate opportunities into live solutions
Design, document, and maintain enterprise-wide Google Workspace and Microsoft M365 collaboration platforms
Translate business objectives and risk tolerance into platform configurations, security practices, and data handling policies
Partner with the Access team on IAM strategy, including MFA, SSO integration, and context-aware access policies
Architect, implement, and manage Google Drive content management to prevent unauthorized sharing of sensitive data
Execute lifecycle governance for third-party applications accessing Workspace data, including risk assessments and security audits
Ensure Google Workspace meets regulatory and legal requirements through configuration, operation, and auditing
Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and HR on Google Vault retention, eDiscovery, and legal holds
Identify automation opportunities and partner with software engineering teams
Provide technical support, troubleshoot issues, and answer user questions
Monitor platform performance, security, and data integrity, proactively addressing problems
Implement Google Workspace updates and improvements
Develop documentation and training materials
Remediate vulnerabilities and manage platform operational aspects
Monitor support Slack channels and address customer issues
Align platforms with architecture standards
Enhance platform user experience and ensure software works seamlessly on the platforms
Work with product owners on application capabilities and testing scenarios
Improve platform engineering practices, identify risks, and execute mitigation strategies
Design, develop, test, implement, and support technical solutions across Agile teams
Mentor engineering community members and directly and indirectly lead engineers and people leaders
Build platform strategy and drive Well Managed objectives
Use scripting languages such as Python and Bash

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
At least 6 years of cumulative experience in enterprise information technology, systems engineering, or cybersecurity roles
At least 4 years of hands-on experience architecting, administering, and securing a large-scale (1,000+ user) Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 collaboration environment
Hands-on experience deploying, configuring, or managing services across SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS cloud environments
Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or an MBA with a technology focus, or equivalent practical experience (preferred)
Current Google Certified – Associate Google Workspace Administrator certification (strongly preferred)
Expertise with the content and objectives of the retired Professional Google Workspace Administrator certification (highly valued)
6+ years administering Google Workspace or a similar enterprise productivity suite, or Microsoft M365 or a similar enterprise productivity suite
Experience with Google GenAI/LLM platforms and other agentic or SaaS AI capabilities
6+ years using build and deployment tools such as Jenkins, GitHub, or Artifactory
4+ years of scripting with PowerShell, Python, or Bash
4+ years working with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK
2+ years of experience in the financial or technology industry
Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or provide immigration-related support for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long-term incentives (LTI)
Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being
Reasonable accommodations for applicants who require them