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Google Cloud Engineer

Dark Wolf Solutions
Full Timejunior
Herndon, Virginia, US$100k – $140kPosted February 19, 2026

Salary Context

This role offers $100k–$140k. The median for Junior-level devops roles is $100k–$130k (based on 17 listings). 4% above median.

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Job Description

Dark Wolf is looking for a Google Cloud Engineer. Dark Wolf's Google Cloud Engineers are responsible for designing, implementing, and managing Google Cloud Platform (GCP) solutions for our customers. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of GCP services and technologies, as well as experience in designing and implementing scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and manage GCP solutions for customers
  • Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform
  • Configure and manage GCP services such as Compute Engine, App Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, Dataflow, and Cloud SQL
  • Implement security best practices for GCP solutions
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity experts in support of Authority to Operate (ATO) engagements
  • Stay up-to-date on the latest GCP services and technologies
  • Work collaboratively within a fast paced Agile team environment

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field or equivalent work experience
  • 3+ years of experience in cloud computing
  • 2+ years of experience with GCP
  • Foundational development experience and understanding with tools and technologies such as Git, Linux command line, shell scripting, etc.
  • Strong understanding of GCP services and technologies
  • Experience designing and implementing scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions
  • Experience with infrastructure automation using IaC tools such as Terraform
  • Experience with DevOps practices
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • US Citizenship and security clearance eligibility

Preferred Qualifications

  • At least one Google Cloud Professional Certification
  • Experience working within Agile teams
  • Experience working with Google Cloud compliance products such as Security Command Center and Assured Workloads
  • Experience working with customers in the U.S. Public Sector
  • U.S. Federal Government security clearance
  • Experience with DoD/DISA cybersecurity policies

This position will be a remote/hybrid role based out of multiple hubs including: Herndon, VA, Tampa, FL, Huntsville, AL, Colorado Springs, CO, Ogden, UT, and Omaha, NE.

The salary range for this position is estimated to be between $100,000.00 - $140,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

We are strictly looking for direct, full-time W2 employees. We do not engage with third-party staffing agencies, C2C, or 1099 independent contractors for this role.

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