GCP Cloud Platform Engineer

Ontrac Solutions

GCP Cloud Platform Engineer for Ontrac Solutions supporting cloud infrastructure initiatives. Responsible for building, managing, and optimizing GCP environments.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60 - $80 per hourWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in building and managing GCP infrastructure, executing cloud migrations, and implementing infrastructure as code using Terraform. Proficient in troubleshooting performance issues and optimizing cloud costs while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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GCP Infrastructure ManagementTerraform ImplementationCloud Migration ExecutionCI/CD Pipeline ExperienceGoogle Cloud Certification

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Hard Skills

Cloud InfrastructurePlatform EngineeringDevOps PracticesGCP Compute EngineVPC ManagementIAM ConfigurationStorage SolutionsLinux Systems KnowledgeNetworking FundamentalsScripting in Python

Soft Skills

Independent WorkClient-Facing Communication

Tools & Technologies

TerraformDockerKubernetesGKECI/CD ToolsMonitoring ToolsLogging Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Google Cloud Certification

Industry Keywords

Cloud Cost OptimizationHybrid Cloud EnvironmentsMulti-Cloud Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesLinuxPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and manage GCP infrastructure across core services including Compute, networking, IAM, storage, and GKE.
Support and execute migrations from on-premises or multi-cloud environments into GCP, including lift-and-shift and replatforming strategies.
Implement and maintain infrastructure using Terraform to ensure repeatable, scalable, and production-ready deployments.
Troubleshoot infrastructure and application performance issues while identifying opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and cloud cost management.
Partner with engineering, DevOps, and client stakeholders to ensure successful delivery across the full project lifecycle.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–6 years of experience in cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, or DevOps.
Proven hands-on experience working with GCP in production environments, with a strong understanding of Compute Engine, VPC, IAM, and storage.
Experience executing cloud migrations from on-premises or multi-cloud environments into GCP.
Ability to work independently in a contract or client-facing delivery environment.
Strong experience with Terraform preferred.
Exposure to Docker and Kubernetes, including GKE, is highly valuable.
Solid Linux systems knowledge and strong networking fundamentals.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and scripting in Python or Bash.
Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and cloud cost optimization best practices.
Experience working across hybrid or multi-cloud environments is a plus.
Relevant Google Cloud certification required.
Demonstrated experience working with GCP in live production environments.

Benefits

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Build and manage GCP infrastructure across core services including Compute, networking, IAM, storage, and GKE.
Support and execute migrations from on-premises or multi-cloud environments into GCP, including lift-and-shift and replatforming strategies.
Implement and maintain infrastructure using Terraform to ensure repeatable, scalable, and production-ready deployments.
Troubleshoot infrastructure and application performance issues while identifying opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and cloud cost management.
Partner with engineering, DevOps, and client stakeholders to ensure successful delivery across the full project lifecycle. 🎯 Requirements
3–6 years of experience in cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, or DevOps.
Proven hands-on experience working with GCP in production environments, with a strong understanding of Compute Engine, VPC, IAM, and storage.
Experience executing cloud migrations from on-premises or multi-cloud environments into GCP.
Ability to work independently in a contract or client-facing delivery environment.
Strong experience with Terraform preferred.
Exposure to Docker and Kubernetes, including GKE, is highly valuable.
Solid Linux systems knowledge and strong networking fundamentals.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and scripting in Python or Bash.
Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and cloud cost optimization best practices.
Experience working across hybrid or multi-cloud environments is a plus.
Relevant Google Cloud certification required.
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