Senior Cloud Engineer (GCP)

540 is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer (GCP) to lead the migration of mission-critical applications into Google Cloud in support of an Army program. This role will play a key part in advancing cloud adoption within cArmy by migrating a full-stack, AI-enabled application into a modern, cloud-native environment.

You’ll operate as a hands-on technical lead and individual contributor, working across engineering teams, Army stakeholders, and Google partners to design and execute cloud migration strategies. This is a high-impact role with strong potential to evolve into a team leadership position as additional applications are brought into the cloud.

Location: Remote within the continental United States
Citizenship & Clearance Requirement: per client requirements, candidates must be a U.S. Citizen with an active DoW Secret clearance
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related engineering field (preferred)
540 Internal Thrive Level: Senior DevSecOps Engineer

WHY 540?

540 is a forward-thinking company that the government turns to in order to #getshitdone. We don’t just talk about innovation – we deliver it. We break down barriers, build impactful technology, and solve mission-critical problems.

HOW YOU’LL DRIVE IMPACT

• Lead the migration of a full-stack, AI-enabled application into Google Cloud Platform (GCP) within a cArmy environment
• Operate as the primary cloud SME, driving architecture, design, and implementation decisions
• Design and implement scalable, secure, cloud-native solutions leveraging GCP services
• Collaborate with Army stakeholders, Google partners, and internal teams to align technical solutions with mission needs
• Interface across multiple teams to coordinate migration efforts and ensure successful delivery
• Establish best practices for cloud architecture, security, and deployment in a regulated environment
• Support and improve CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployment workflows
• Troubleshoot complex issues across infrastructure, application, and data layers
• Lay the foundation for future migrations and help shape a repeatable cloud adoption strategy
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship as the team grows

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 8+ years of experience in a DevSecOps, Cloud or related engineer role
• Strong, hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) (architecture, services, deployment)
• Experience leading or executing application migrations to cloud environments
• Ability to operate independently and take ownership of complex technical efforts (“stand-alone” capability)
• Experience working across multiple teams and stakeholders in a collaborative environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience working in U.S. Army environments
• CompTIA Security+ certification
• Google Cloud certification (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Cloud Engineer, or similar)

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience working within cArmy (Army Cloud) environments
• Experience migrating full-stack applications, including AI/ML-enabled systems
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience designing cloud solutions in regulated or high-security environments
• Prior experience leading or building engineering teams
• Experience working directly with cloud providers (e.g., Google) in a delivery capacity
• Experience collaborating with security teams
• Familiarity implementing security testing, mitigation, remediation strategies

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Flexible PTO + all Federal holidays off
• Health, dental and vision insurance plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401k with employer match
• Company-sponsored life insurance, short- and long-term disability 
• Professional development (training, certifications, conferences)
• Paid cloud developer accounts
• Referral bonuses
• HQ office perks (parking / metro reimbursement, nitro coffee & lunches) 
• Annual social events (540 Week, hackathon, charity golf tournament, etc.)
• Access to 540’s Washington Capitals & Nationals tickets

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)

540's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.