Google Cloud Platform Engineer

NO C2C. W2 ONLY. MUST SIT ONSITE IN CHARLOTTE, NC 3 DAYS A WEEK.
TEKsystems is currently looking for a Google Cloud Platform Infrastructure Deployment Engineer that will be responsible for deploying new Google Cloud Platform environments using Terraform, provisioning foundational cloud infrastructure, and providing L2 support during onboarding and deployment activities. This role requires strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform services, terraform modules, and infrastructure-as-code workflows, along with working knowledge of GKE to support teams leveraging Kubernetes-based workloads.

Engineers will ensure deployments meet organizational standards, troubleshoot issues across IAM, networking, APIs, and Terraform execution, and collaborate with platform teams to maintain
consistent, compliant provisioning patterns.

Top Skills

• Terraform expertise - modules, state management, debugging failed plan/apply runs.
• Google Cloud Platform infrastructure - project creation, IAM, VPC networking, service accounts, APIs, logging/monitoring.
• GKE knowledge - understanding of cluster architecture, workloads, IAM, networking, and basic troubleshooting.
• Infrastructure provisioning -deploying new Google Cloud Platform projects and environments using standardized landing zone patterns.
• Troubleshooting - IAM permission issues, API enablement, quota limits, network connectivity, Terraform errors.
• CI/CD familiarity -Cloud Build, Git Hub Actions, Jenkins for infra-automation.
• Scripting - Bash or Python for automation and tooling.
• Cloud governance understanding - org policies, folder structure, billing linkage, compliance requirements.
• L2 support experience - resolving deployment blockers and assisting app teams with onboarding.
• Communication & collaboration - working with platform teams, app teams, and stakeholders.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Deploy new Google Cloud Platform projects using Terraform modules and standardized blueprints.
• Provision core infrastructure: VPCs, subnets, firewall rules, routes, IAM roles, service accounts, Cloud Storage, logging/monitoring sinks, and required APIs.
• Execute and troubleshoot Terraform plan/apply runs, resolving issues with state, providers, permissions, and module configuration.
• Ensure deployments comply with landing zone standards, naming conventions, org policies, and security controls.
• Validate and configure network connectivity (VPC peering, DNS, routing).
• Provide L2 support for deployment failures, IAM issues, API enablement, quota problems, and onboarding questions.
• Support teams using GKE by assisting with basic troubleshooting, IAM alignment, networking, and workload onboarding considerations.
• Work within CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure automation (Cloud Build, Git Hub Actions, Jenkins).
• Maintain and update Terraform modules, variables, and reusable patterns.
• Document deployment steps, resolutions, and improvements to provisioning workflows.
• Communicate progress, blockers, and resolutions to platform teams and stakeholders.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charlotte, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr.
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Final date to receive applications
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2026.
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