Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Description We are seeking a Senior Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Engineer to support, optimize, and govern a complex cloud environment. This individual will be responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and supporting scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions while driving governance, operational excellence, automation, and best practices across the Google Cloud ecosystem. This individual will be leading the buildout of a new enterprise GCP platform from the ground up, including landing zones, governance, security, CI/CD, and production environments. "Looking for an engineer with strong technical leadership skills who can drive cloud initiatives across infrastructure, AI, and business teams." Skills Cloud, google cloud platform, GCP, Infrastructure Top Skills Details Cloud,google cloud platform,GCP,Infrastructure Additional Skills & Qualifications Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure within Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Support production cloud environments and troubleshoot complex infrastructure, networking, and application-related issues. Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform. Administer and support Kubernetes environments utilizing Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation. Manage and enforce GCP governance standards, IAM controls, security policies, and compliance requirements. Partner with security, infrastructure, application, and data teams to ensure cloud platform stability and scalability. Configure and support cloud networking, including VPCs, firewalls, load balancers, VPNs, and interconnectivity. Monitor platform health, reliability, and performance through logging, monitoring, and alerting solutions. Drive cloud cost optimization initiatives and recommend improvements for operational efficiency. Create technical documentation, standards, and operational runbooks. Experience Level Expert Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $110.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026. Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Minneapolis,MN. About TEKsystems We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.