Google Cloud Associate (GCP Cloud SME)

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Google Cloud Associate (GCP Cloud SME) to support our customer, USPS and their CIO Architecture, Strategy & Innovation (CASI) group. The CASI is to assist Vice President of Information Technology (IT) design, develop, maintain, support, and translate corporate business vision and strategy along with stakeholder input into objectives for building, enhancing, or replacing business and IT systems capabilities, together with an implementation of a comprehensive IT roadmap, all-the-while maintaining resilience to change as a key architectural and strategy objective for the enterprise. In the fast-paced world of IT, agility and responsiveness to the frequently occurring changes in direction are a must, even while moving continuously forward implementing elements of the Postmaster General's "Delivering for America" 10-year plan. This position is full remote within the United states.

To support the USPS mission, projects, and system requirements, the USPS requires sophisticated information technology systems support services by experienced professionals. The CASI team demonstrates leadership by evaluating and driving implementation of innovative solutions for technology infrastructure and application architecture.

Responsibilities

Advises and assists IT functional groups to define and implement solutions aligned with a Cloud based Microservices / Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) for infrastructure or business applications.

Creates architecture deliverables describing cloud solutions in sufficient detail to develop bill of materials, technology components, vendor components, cost estimations, and design parameters suitable for handoff to implementation teams.

Prepares solution descriptions, assumptions, technical approach, and content that explains why solution is recommended, risks and mitigation plans.

Leads cultural change for cloud adoption. Actively participates in the development and socialization of Infrastructure Solution roadmaps related to public cloud offerings.

Creates and communicates cloud policies, procedures, standards, design patterns, and reference architectures that define repeatable solutions.

Identifies training and development needs required to support cloud-based solutions standards; develops materials for training and awareness, and delivers messages to intended audience.

Interfaces with vendors to ensure standard architectures are adhered to and implemented for projects within a specific technology area.

Provides technical direction to management and systems professionals engaged in the analysis, design, development, implementation and maintenance of business information systems.

Ensures alignment of infrastructure and application solution design to the overall architecture for Enterprise applications and compliance with defined technology standards, policies, processes and best industry practices.

Researches and analyzes the technology industry and market trends relating to cloud technologies to determine potential impact upon the IT enterprise; makes recommendations to capitalize on trends and industry best practice.

Ensures the architecture governance structure is applied in a defined solutions area based on business and IT organization strategies.

Ensures publication and update of solution standards pertaining to cloud hosted solutions and manages individual projects related to the release and propagation of standards across IT.

Provides leadership and technical assistance as an IT SWAT team member to management and systems professionals engaged in problem solving regarding the analysis, design, development, implementation and maintenance of business information systems.

Qualifications

Bachelor's with 20+ years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and Experience

Expert knowledge of Google cloud services and have an Active Google Cloud Associate or Professional certification.

Demonstrated ability to research, analyze, and evaluate existing and proposed business systems and procedures, develop requirements and identify Google cloud centric system solutions in detailed measurable terms that achieve optimum performance and cost effectiveness.

Knowledge of industry developments, business information systems and practices, development methods, procedures, standards, techniques, Agile application life cycle, test driven development, continuous integration of code development, and current cloud technologies, in particular Google cloud.

Experience leading the design, development and deployment of performant cloud business software, in particular Google cloud, at scale or current hands on technology infrastructure, network, compute, storage, and virtualization experience.

Ability to integrate cloud services, in particular on Google cloud, with other SaaS or on premise technologies from leading vendor products Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, HP, Linux, SAP, etc.

Experience with IT compliance and risk management requirements in a regulated environment such as SOX and PCI for cloud applications, in particular on Google cloud.

Ability to automate complex tasks, in particular on Google cloud, using scripting or coding skills, or similar current automation tools (e.g., shell, Python, Ruby, PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation, Chef, or Puppet).

Knowledge of information systems enterprise-wide architecture including knowledge of a wide range of foundational technology such as cloud services, servers and storage, virtualization, high availability, performance analysis and management, and enterprise infrastructure monitoring for highly available web-scale systems.

Additional Requirements :

Ability to communicate, orally and in writing, sufficient to develop and present management briefings; provide written and / or verbal guidance on technical issues; and prepare / present recommendations and reports.

Using design patterns for building scalable and maintainable applications / solutions.

Clearly document code, models, and technical solutions.

Proficiency in Generative AI and prompt engineering.

Continuous learning and adaptability in a very large IT organization.

Communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and executive stakeholders.

Troubleshooting software and technical implementations in large-scale enterprise

Understanding of concepts like CI / CD, containerization, and deployment strategies for kafka components in large-scale production environments.

Querying and managing data in both SQL and NoSQL databases.

Proficiency creating technical diagrams with products like Microsoft Visio or Draw.io.

Proficiency creating technical design and architecture documents in Microsoft Word.

Proficiency creating business and technical presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint.

Proficiency creating data representations, charts and reports in tools such as Microsoft's Excel worksheets and Power BI.

Clearance Required : US Citizenship or Permanent Residency (Green card) is required to obtain and maintain the Public Trust

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Integrating kafka event streams with Agentic AI workflows.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here's what you canexpect :

During the Interview Process

Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and / or team

Camera must be on

A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview

During the Hiring Process

Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening

Background check, to include :

Criminal history (past 7 years)

Verification of your highest level of education

Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including :

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Corporate Discounts

Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content

Training, Education and Certification Assistance

Referral Bonus Program

Internal Mobility Program

Pet Insurance

Flexible Work Environment

Our employees' unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability / vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department / team performance, and market factors.

Posted Salary Range

USD $150,000.00 - USD $195,000.00 / Yr.

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Location US-Remote

ID 2025-6453

Category Software Engineering Services

Position Type Full-Time

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