Lead Cloud Engineer (Google Cloud)

TL;DR

Lead Cloud Engineer (Google Cloud): Designing and implementing secure, scalable cloud environments on GCP with an accent on infrastructure automation and cloud security. Focus on deploying hybrid cloud connectivity, establishing security guardrails, and optimizing platform observability.

Location: Remote (USA)

Salary: $177,000 - $208,283 a year

Company

hirify.global is a data-first engineering company that helps clients drive impact through advanced technology platforms including Google Cloud and Salesforce.

What you will do

• Lead the implementation and operationalization of secure, scalable, and reliable cloud solutions.
• Design and manage cloud infrastructure across networking, compute, storage, identity, and platform services.
• Implement secure hybrid connectivity between cloud and on-premises environments using HA VPN and Partner Interconnect.
• Establish a strong cloud security posture using Cloud NGFW Enterprise, Cloud Armor, and IAM controls.
• Configure logging, monitoring, and alerting capabilities to ensure platform reliability and performance.

Requirements

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in cloud engineering, platform architecture, or infrastructure delivery.
• Expert-level knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including GKE, serverless, and IAM.
• Significant experience with Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices.
• Proven track record of implementing cloud governance frameworks and security guardrails.
• Must be eligible to work in the US (implied by benefits and EEO compliance).

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance and 401(k) employer match.
• Generous paid leave including vacation, sick, and parental leave.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Strong commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace.