System Administrator ? GCP

Job Description

Role Overview We are seeking a motivated System Administrator (GCP) with 2?4 years of experience to manage and optimize our Google Cloud-based infrastructure. The role involves hands-on system administration, cloud operations, and a strong focus on automation, monitoring, and security. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a solid Linux sysadmin foundation who wants to deepen their expertise in GCP and modern cloud operations. Key Responsibilities ? Manage and support Linux systems hosted on Google Cloud (Compute Engine, GKE, etc.). ? Administer core GCP services: Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, IAM, VPC, Cloud SQL, and Cloud Monitoring. ? Configure and monitor networking components ? VPCs, subnets, firewall rules, routes, VPN, and Cloud Load Balancers. ? Manage IAM roles, service accounts, and policies to enforce least-privilege access. ? Implement and maintain backups, patch management, and system monitoring. ? Use Cloud Monitoring, Cloud Logging, and Cloud Trace for performance insights and troubleshooting. ? Write basic automation or maintenance scripts using Bash, Python, or gcloud CLI. ? Support CI/CD workflows with tools like Cloud Build, Jenkins, or GitLab CI. ? Assist with cost optimization and resource utilization monitoring using Billing Reports and Recommender APIs. ? Collaborate with senior engineers to enhance reliability, observability, and scalability. Required Skills & Qualifications ? 2?4 years of experience in System Administration (Linux). ? Hands-on experience with Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, IAM, VPC, and Cloud SQL. ? Understanding of networking concepts (DNS, TCP/IP, firewalls, load balancing). ? Basic scripting proficiency in Bash or Python. ? Experience using gcloud CLI and Google Cloud Console for daily operations. ? Familiarity with monitoring and alerting using Cloud Monitoring / Cloud Logging. ? Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Preferred Skills ? Familiarity with Kubernetes (GKE) and containerized workloads. ? Exposure to CI/CD tools (Cloud Build, Jenkins, GitLab CI). ? Knowledge of GCP security and compliance tools (Cloud Audit Logs, Security Command Center, KMS). ? GCP certification preferred ? e.g. Associate Cloud Engineer or Professional Cloud SysOps Administrator.