Google Cloud Compute Engine Support Engineer

Google Cloud Compute Engine Support Engineer

Qualifications

• Core Experience: 3+ years of broad IT experience spanning infrastructure, security, networking, storage, and virtualization.
• OS Expertise: Strong proficiency in Linux system administration (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu). Windows Server administration experience is a significant plus.
• GCP Proficiency: Deep knowledge of Compute Engine, IAM, VPC networking (Subnets, Firewalls, Load Balancing), and Cloud Storage/Persistent Disks.
• Scripting & Automation: Proficient in Bash, Python, or PowerShell. Essential experience with automation tools like Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, or Cloud Build.
• Networking & Web Tech: Solid grasp of TCP/IP, DNS, BGP, and load balancing, alongside web protocols like HTTP/HTTPS and REST APIs.
• Security: Solid understanding of vulnerability management, IAM implementation, and data protection within cloud environments.
• Certifications (Preferred): RHCSA/RHCE, Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer, or Professional Cloud Architect/DevOps Engineer.

Key Responsibilities

• System Troubleshooting: Act as a subject matter expert in diagnosing and resolving complex issues related to operating systems, virtualization, and performance.
• Infrastructure Support: Manage the lifecycle of compute resources, ensuring high availability and secure access control across the GCP ecosystem.
• Automation & API Integration: Develop scripts and utilize IaC tools (Terraform/Ansible) to automate system administration tasks and streamline API interactions.
• Performance Monitoring: Utilize monitoring and logging tools to conduct deep-dive performance analysis and proactively identify system bottlenecks.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders to resolve high-priority support cases.