GCP Service Ops Engineer, Manager

IMPORTANT: MUST HAVE FULL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK and Eligible for SC Clearance NOTE that you might be expected to participate in on-call rota to cover 24x7 As a GCP Cloud Engineer , you'll build trusted relationships with business stakeholders and leverage the latest cloud technologies to create data-driven solutions that transform organisations. Your expertise will help clients modernise their infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and position themselves for success in an ever-evolving digital landscape. The Role Joining a talented and collaborative team, you'll play a key role in designing, supporting, and optimising Google Cloud environments for a diverse client portfolio.

You'll work closely with engineers, architects, and stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing cloud solutions. Key Responsibilities Manage and maintain Google Cloud Platform (GCP) infrastructure environments. Monitor, support, and troubleshoot GCP services and applications.

Develop and maintain automation scripts, templates, and tooling. Provide technical guidance and support on GCP-related technologies and best practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Produce and maintain technical documentation relating to cloud environments. Implement and manage cloud security, governance, and compliance controls. Help clients adopt modern DevOps and cloud operational practices.

About You You're a proactive problem-solver who enjoys taking ownership and delivering results. You're a strong communicator, an excellent listener, and someone who builds trust with colleagues and clients alike. You'll thrive in an environment that values initiative, collaboration, innovation, and leadership, with the freedom to make an impact while maintaining the highest standards of quality and integrity.

Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in GCP infrastructure administration and management. Strong knowledge of GCP services, including: Compute Engine, Serverless solutions, Virtual Machines, Networking, Storage, Security services Strong understanding of GCP networking, including: VPCs, Subnets, Network Security Groups, Cloud Interconnect, Load Balancers, Gateways Experience implementing and managing GCP security and compliance solutions. Experience developing and maintaining automation scripts and cloud templates.

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to clearly communicate technical challenges and solutions to clients and stakeholders. Strong Python scripting skills for automation and operational efficiency.

Experience with DevOps practices and tools, including: Azure DevOps, Jira, Repositories, Pipelines, Kanban methodologies Experience designing and supporting CI/CD processes. Understanding of cloud security and compliance best practices. Experience with ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow.

Desirable Skills Linux administration experience. Google Cloud certifications, including: Cloud Digital Leader Associate Cloud Engineer Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer Professional Cloud Security Engineer ITIL v4 Foundation certification. Experience supporting enterprise-scale production environments.

Willingness to participate in a 24x7 on-call support rota. Why Join Us? ✅ Work with leading organisations on complex cloud transformation programmes. ✅ Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge Google Cloud technologies. ✅ Collaborate with highly skilled cloud, DevOps, and security professionals. ✅ Access ongoing training, certification support, and career development opportunities. ✅ Make a tangible impact by helping organisations innovate, modernise, and grow. NOTE: YOU MUST HAVE FULL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK ILR/British passport) and be Eligible for SC Clearance Interview process: two stages.

Salary: up to £65,000 DOE + £5,100 in cash + more benefits Interested? Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.