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Description

Tyto Athene is hiring a **Senior Google Cloud Systems Engineer** to design and implement secure, scalable cloud solutions. You will work hands-on with VPC, Private Service Connect, Google Security Center, and other GCP infrastructure and security services, applying expertise in Terraform, container security, and data encryption. Familiarity with third-party tools such as Palo Alto Networks and Tenable is a plus. This is a hands-on engineering and consulting role focused on automation, security architecture, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities:

+ Architect and implement secure, scalable Google Cloud solutions for federal-facing clients across multiple industries.

+ Develop and deploy Google Cloud hosting environments using Assured Workloads, ensuring compliance with federal and regulatory requirements.

+ Troubleshoot application deployments, replicate customer issues, and build proof-of-concept solutions.

+ Write and interpret configuration scripts to automate deployments, configure logging, and manage environment settings.

+ Apply advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques to deliver tailored solutions for diverse customer use cases.

+ Mentor and train team members, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing across projects.

+ Continuously evaluate and adopt emerging cloud technologies, security practices, and automation tools to improve infrastructure solutions.

Qualifications

Required:

+ US Citizenship is required due to work with government-facing clients and associated regulatory requirements.

+ 5+ years of Cloud Architecture experience, including 3+ years in **Google Cloud environments** .

+ 3+ years of **Kubernetes/GKE experience** , designing and implementing containerized solutions with advanced security, segmentation, and image vulnerability scanning.

+ Deep expertise in **Terraform** , including writing infrastructure as code (IaC) from scratch, maintaining existing configurations, and optimizing modular, scalable deployments.

+ Skilled in designing, writing, and maintaining **Helm charts** for GKE, enabling scalable, reliable, and production-ready containerized deployments.

+ Experience managing full application stacks in Google Cloud, from OS and networking to containerized or cloud-native applications, ensuring deployment, performance, and security.

+ Knowledge of **Google Cloud Assured Workloads, networking, and security services** , with hands-on experience implementing federal security controls such as **DISA STIGs, FIPS-compliant encryption, and FedRAMP/NIST 800-53 standards** .

+ Skilled in managing and troubleshooting **GKE workloads and related infrastructure** , including **Cloud Armor, Chronicle, and Google Managed Keys for Encryption** , cluster autoscaling, rolling node patching, and backup/recovery solutions.

+ Advanced experience scripting in **Bash, Python, or Node.js** to automate deployments, build tools, and integrate with Google Cloud services and APIs.

+ Strong understanding of IP networking and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, SSL/TLS), with hands-on experience implementing and troubleshooting **VPCs, firewall rules, load balancing, and secure service communications** .

Preferred:

+ **Google Cloud Professional or Associate certifications** are highly desirable

+ Experience designing and managing CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation in Google Cloud using tools such as **Ansible, Cloud Build, Cloud Deploy, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins** .

+ Experience administering **Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, RedHat)** and/or **Windows Server** , including **Active Directory** and integrating legacy systems with Google Cloud.

+ Experience deploying and managing containerized applications using Kubernetes (GKE preferred) or similar orchestration tools such as **OpenShift or Rancher** .

+ Skilled in designing, deploying, and managing infrastructure in Google Cloud, including networking, VPNs, virtualization, and security services, ensuring scalable, secure, and reliable environments.

+ Strong troubleshooting skills at multiple levels of complexity.

+ Strong communication skills and a customer service-oriented approach.

**Location:** Remote (must be willing to work east coast hours)

About Tyto Athene

Compensation:

+ Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Benefits:

+ Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and maternity/paternity leave.

Tyto Athene is a trusted leader in IT services and solutions, delivering mission-focused digital transformation that drives measurable success. Our expertise spans four core technology domains—Network Modernization, Hybrid Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise IT—empowering our clients with cutting-edge solutions tailored to their evolving needs. With over 50 years of experience, Tyto Athene proudly support Defense, Intelligence, Space, National Security, Civilian, Health, and Public Safety clients across the United States and worldwide.

At Tyto Athene, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamTyto?

Tyto Athene, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity,] national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.

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**Location** _US-VA-Reston_

**ID** _2025-1562_

**Category** _Information Technology_

**Position Type** _Full-Time_