SZNS Solutions

Cloud Engineer

SZNS Solutions

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Reston • Virginia • United States

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Tech Stack

CloudGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesPythonTerraform

About the role

  • Design and Plan Cloud-Native Solutions: Lead the design of scalable Google Cloud Platform (GCP) solutions while satisfying stringent compliance standards
  • Networking Topologies: Design secure, resilient, and scalable network topologies and strategies for VPC design, subnet routing, and disaster recovery for mission-critical systems
  • Cloud Deployments and Integrations: Design, optimize, or develop solutions using the appropriate cloud services and how they integrate with 3rd party systems
  • Team Leadership & Collaboration: Translate business needs from client leadership (eg: CIO/CTO) and other stakeholders into technical requirements for implementation. Work closely with engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and optimal deployments
  • Agentic Workflows: Create and deploy effective, efficient, and safe Agentic capabilities and workflows
  • Innovation: Stay ahead of industry trends, introducing new technologies and tools that can improve our end solutions
  • FinOps: Design for cost-optimized architecture and implement FinOps best practices

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in cloud technology, demonstrating a clear progression from engineering into architectural design
  • Deep expertise in cloud platforms, specifically Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform
  • Excellent strategic thinking and communication skills, with the ability to influence C-level stakeholders
  • Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes) and serverless architecture
  • Active Google Cloud certifications, or willingness to obtain within one month of joining
  • Curiosity, experimentation with latest technologies, and bias for action
  • U.S. Citizen
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments
  • Experience leading multi-tenant cloud foundations and cloud migrations
  • Experience designing secure landing zones with guardrails, org policies, and multi-project structures
  • Familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, HIPAA, etc.) and security strategies
  • Knowledge of how cloud architecture impacts the deployment of decentralized technologies and agentic workflows
Benefits
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Hybrid work environment (MWF in-person in our Reston office)
  • A collaborative and innovative work environment
  • Continuous learning and development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)scripting languagesPythonBashInfrastructure as Code (IaC)TerraformKubernetesserverless architecturecloud technologycloud migrations
Soft Skills
strategic thinkingcommunication skillsinfluence C-level stakeholderscuriosityexperimentationbias for actionteam leadershipcollaborationtranslating business needsstakeholder engagement
Certifications
Google Cloud certifications