GCP Operations Engineer

Job Summary We are looking for a highly skilled Senior GCP Cloud Engineer with extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing enterprise cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in GCP networking, hybrid cloud connectivity, Kubernetes, VMware, security, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and manage scalable and secure GCP infrastructure. Build and manage Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) environments. Implement and support Google Cloud VMware Engine (GCVE) and hybrid cloud solutions. Configure and manage Cloud Load Balancers, Cloud Armor, VPCs, VPNs, IAM, Shared VPC, and VPC Peering. Establish secure connectivity between GCP and on-premises environments. Manage VMware/NSX and Palo Alto firewall integrations. Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and support automation through Ansible, Shell scripting, or Python. Troubleshoot infrastructure, networking, and security issues while ensuring high availability and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure and reliable cloud solutions. Required Skills Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Expertise in GKE, GCVE, Cloud Armor, Cloud Load Balancer, VPC, VPN, IAM, Shared VPC, and VPC Peering. Experience with VMware, VMware NSX, and Palo Alto Firewalls. Strong knowledge of GCP networking, hybrid cloud, and on-prem connectivity. Hands-on experience with Terraform (mandatory). Exposure to automation using Ansible, Shell, or Python. Good understanding of networking, security, and cloud architecture. Preferred Qualifications Google Cloud certifications are a plus. VMware or Palo Alto certifications are an added advantage. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.