Google Cloud Engineer

h3Contract : freelance /h3 h3Duration : until 31/12/2027 + possibility for extension /h3 h3Description : /h3 pFor our client, we are looking for a Google Cloud Platform Engineer, to join their team on a long-term freelance mission in Mechelen. /p h3Context /h3 pWithin a large financial organization, we are planning to build a Google Cloud Foundation MVP, with the first use case being to enable the use of Google Gemini alongside existing AI platforms such as Microsoft Foundry and AWS Bedrock. /p pThe assignment includes establishing a future-proof Google Cloud Foundation, as well as migrating existing use cases. /p pIn the longer term, the platform should evolve into an enterprise-ready solution that enables future DevOps teams to be onboarded efficiently while adhering to organizational standards, policies and governance requirements. /p h3Role /h3 pYou will play a key role in designing and/or implementing a Google Cloud Foundation that meets enterprise architecture, security and governance requirements. /p pDepending on

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, the focus may be on architecture, implementation, or a combination of both. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 ulliImplement an enterprise-wide Google Cloud architecture aligned with organizational guidelines, standards and policies. /liliDefine a future-proof cloud foundation, with the first use case being the adoption of Google Gemini across the organization. /liliProvide guidance on governance, security and operational models. /li /ul h3Security Governance /h3 ulliDevelop and implement a threat model. /liliShare knowledge and implement governance standards covering: /liliEncryption /liliAccess management /liliCompliance requirements /liliDesign security controls and integrate them with existing security processes. /li /ul h3Identity Access Management /h3 ulliDesign and implement IAM architectures. /liliRBAC model /liliFederated Identity /liliLeast Privilege Access principles /li /ul h3Operations Monitoring /h3 ulliImplement logging, monitoring and observability capabilities. /liliIntegrate with existing SIEM platforms. /liliDefine and implement operational processes for incident management and platform operations. /liliDefine and implement an engagement model with Google similar to the current operating model used with AWS and Azure. /liliEstablish cost tracking, showback/chargeback and cost management processes. /liliAdvise on cloud governance and lifecycle management. /li /ul h3Networking /h3 ulliDesign and implement Google Cloud networking architectures. /li /ul h3Implementation /h3 ulliAutomate platform components using Infrastructure as Code. /liliImplement foundational services and security controls. /liliSupport the migration of existing workloads to the new platform. /li /ul h3Profile /h3 h3Must-Have /h3 ulliProven experience with Google Cloud Platform in enterprise environments. /liliExperience designing and implementing cloud foundations or landing zones. /liliStrong knowledge of IAM, security, networking and cloud governance. /liliExperience with Infrastructure as Code. /li /ul h3Technical Skills /h3 ulliTerraform /liliPython /li /ul h3Nice-to-Have /h3 ulliExperience with AI platforms such as Google Gemini, Microsoft Foundry or AWS Bedrock. /liliExperience in regulated industries or financial institutions. /liliUnderstanding of FinOps practices. /li /ul h3Desired Profile /h3 ulliHands-on implementation profile. /liliStrong expertise in Terraform, Google Cloud services and automation. /liliExperience operationalizing enterprise cloud platforms. /li /ul h3Expected Outcomes /h3 ulliA working Google Cloud Foundation MVP for Gemini. /liliMigration of existing use cases. /liliAn enterprise-ready foundation supporting future DevOps team onboarding. /liliGovernance, security, IAM and operational models aligned with organizational standards. /liliA scalable and future-proof Google Cloud environment. /li /ul