Senior Cloud Engineer - GCP - SC Cleared
Outside IR35: £600-£650 per day
Hybrid - 2-4 days per month in London
ASAP - long-term engagement
We are looking for an experienced Senior Cloud Engineer to join a major Google Cloud transformation within central government. The role will help shape the future of an enterprise-scale GCP estate by assessing the current platform, validating the target landing-zone architecture and developing proof-of-concepts across governance, security and automation. Working closely with the Lead Cloud Architect, you will ensure the proposed target state is secure, scalable and ready for implementation.
Role responsibilities
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Assess the existing GCP organisation, projects, IAM, security controls and platform configuration.
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Provide technical input into the target landing-zone architecture and governance model.
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Review organisation policies, project governance and role-based access controls.
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Evaluate audit logging, Security Command Center and wider cloud security controls.
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Develop proof-of-concepts for landing zones, project vending and governance capabilities.
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Design Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Google Cloud Fabric.
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Support CI/CD automation using GitHub Actions or comparable tooling.
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Identify technical risks, dependencies and implementation requirements, providing clear recommendations for transition and delivery.
Key experience and requirements
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Active SC clearance.
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Extensive enterprise Google Cloud Platform engineering experience, including organisation and project administration at scale.
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Strong knowledge of GCP IAM, organisation policies, audit logging and Security Command Center.
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Advanced Terraform and Infrastructure as Code capability.
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Experience using Google Cloud Fabric or comparable enterprise landing-zone frameworks.
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Experience designing or implementing GCP landing zones and automated project-vending capabilities.
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Strong CI/CD knowledge, ideally including GitHub Actions.
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Experience delivering secure cloud platforms within UK government, the wider public sector or another highly regulated environment.
Senior Cloud Engineer in London employer: SR2 Careers
Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work culture where your contributions directly impact large-scale IT and digital transformation projects. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to continuous professional development opportunities while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working in the vibrant city of London. This role not only provides competitive compensation but also places you at the forefront of cutting-edge technology initiatives, making it an exciting and rewarding place to advance your career.
