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Mid-Level Google Cloud Platform Engineer

Washington, DC

**Type:** Contract-to-Hire

**Category:** Engineer

**Industry:** Government

**Reference ID:** JN -012026-105020

**Date Posted:** 01/13/2026

**Shortcut:** http://careers.eliassen.com/GCzC8f

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Description:

_Onsite in Washington, DC_

The organization seeks a Google Cloud Platform Engineer who will blend administration, engineering, and customer engagement to enable large-scale migrations and integrations from Microsoft 365 to Google Cloud. The role emphasizes GCP, Google Workspace governance, IAM, security, and support for data initiatives including BigQuery.

_Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident. Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident with an active Public Trust clearance. This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance._

Rate: $55.00 to $60.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

+ Administer and manage Google Cloud Platform and Google Workspace environments.

+ Lead and support migrations from Microsoft 365, including Power Apps, Power Automate flows, SharePoint sites, and email, to Google Cloud.

+ Implement and maintain enterprise security controls, permissions, and compliance measures.

+ Collaborate with stakeholders and federal leads to ensure smooth transitions and minimal disruption.

+ Provide technical guidance on integrations, API usage, and automation frameworks.

+ Support BI initiatives and data conversions using Google tools with emphasis on BigQuery.

+ Participate in customer-facing engagements and represent the team in meetings as needed.

Experience Requirements:

Experience Requirements

+ 3–6 years of hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform.

+ Strong knowledge of Google Workspace administration including permissions, security groups, and data sharing policies.

+ Experience with cloud migrations, preferably Microsoft 365 to Google Cloud; AWS or Azure migration experience acceptable.

+ Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code such as Terraform.

+ Understanding of enterprise security and compliance.

+ Excellent communication skills with stakeholder engagement experience.

+ Preferred: Experience with BigQuery and BI tools.

+ Preferred: Exposure to API integrations and automation frameworks.

+ Preferred: Multi-cloud experience across AWS and Azure.

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.

+ Must be eligible to obtain a public trust clearance.

_Recruitment Transparency Notice_

_Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (_** **[email protected]_** **_, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process._

_Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range._

_W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality._

_Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact_ [email protected]_ _._

_About Eliassen Group:_

_Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate._

_Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status._

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