Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Engineer 100% ONSITE- SE Washington, DC 20590 Target Start Date 3/9/2026 Per Federal Contract U.S. Citizenship or valid green card Required Must be able to pass Federal Background investigation for Public Trust Clearance $57.000/hr - $67.00/hr W2 ONLY Job Summary: We are seeking a mid-level Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Engineer with strong, hands-on experience across cloud administration, automation, system integration, and application support. This role supports production GCP environments and participates in cloud migration initiatives, including on-premises to cloud and cloud-to-cloud migrations. This position prioritizes real-world, operational experience over certifications. While Google Cloud certifications are valued, demonstrated hands-on experience designing, deploying, automating, migrating, and supporting GCP workloads in production environments carries significantly more weight. Experience with data engineering and analytics platforms is a strong plus but not a strict requirement for candidates with a proven track record of strong GCP engineering experience. Top Qualifications, Skills, Experience or Certifications: + 5 years of experience working with Google Cloud Platform to include BI tools available in Google Workspace : Less time may be considered if broader experience in applicable BI tools/systems is demonstrated (i.e., Tableau, SAS, Power Platforms, Power Apps, M365 suite of apps) + Google Cloud Platform certifications are a plus, but not required. There’s more emphasis place on actual hands-on experience. + BS/MS in Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline Required skills and qualifications: + Active public trust and/or DOT onboarded is a strong plus + 3–6 years of hands-on experience working with Google Cloud Platform in production environments + Proven experience administering and supporting GCP services, including: + IAM, VPC, Compute Engine, Cloud Storage + Monitoring, logging, and alerting + Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation + Experience supporting migration initiatives (on-prem ? cloud and/or cloud ? cloud) + Proficiency in Python and/or shell scripting + Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and documentation skills + Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams Preferred / Nice-to-Have Qualifications + Experience with GKE (Kubernetes) or containerized workloads + Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Cloud Build, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.) + Experience with data engineering concepts on any of the db platforms + Experience supporting enterprise identity integrations + Familiarity with cloud security best practices + Google Cloud certifications (Associate or Professional) — optional Note: Candidate must be a U.S. citizen or green card holder who has resided in the U.S. for at least 3 years and the ability to obtain a public trust Ref: #851-Rockville-S1 System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.