[Hiring] Mid-Level Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Engineer @RIVA Solutions Inc.

Role Description

RIVA Solutions is seeking a Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Engineer to design, implement, and support cloud-native solutions that advance NOAA NMFS modernization initiatives. The position supports cloud migration, data pipelines, infrastructure automation, containerized applications, and secure cloud operations within an Agile environment.

• Assess legacy systems and develop migration strategies for Google Cloud Platform.
• Design cloud landing zones, VPC architectures, and enterprise GCP configurations.
• Support lift-and-shift, re-platforming, and cloud-native modernization using Anthos, GKE, and Compute Engine.
• Apply cloud financial management best practices to optimize cloud utilization and cost.
• Develop scalable data pipelines using BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, and Cloud Composer.
• Design cloud data lakes and data warehouse solutions supporting scientific and operational analytics.
• Implement data governance, lineage, and quality controls using Google Cloud services.
• Collaborate with data scientists to operationalize machine learning models using Vertex AI.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines with Cloud Build, Artifact Registry, and GitHub Actions.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning with Terraform and Cloud Deployment Manager.
• Implement security controls supporting FISMA, FedRAMP, and NIST 800-53 compliance.
• Deploy containerized applications using GKE and Cloud Run.
• Develop REST APIs and event-driven services using Cloud Functions and Apigee.
• Implement monitoring, logging, tracing, and participate in Agile ceremonies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years of Google Cloud Platform engineering experience.
• GCP Associate Cloud Engineer certification required; Professional Cloud Architect or Professional Data Engineer preferred.
• Experience with Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Run, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, Pub/Sub, Dataflow, and Cloud Functions.
• Experience with Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, Cloud Build, GitHub Actions, and Infrastructure as Code.
• Python and/or Go programming experience.
• Experience designing IAM, VPCs, and secure cloud networking.
• Experience supporting FedRAMP-compliant cloud environments and Agile delivery teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting NOAA, NMFS, or other Federal civilian agencies.
• Vertex AI and machine learning pipeline implementation.
• Apigee API management and Cloud Composer (Airflow).
• Hybrid cloud experience with AWS and/or Azure.
• Experience with Dataplex or enterprise data governance platforms.
• Knowledge of FISMA, ATO processes, and NIST 800-53 controls.
• Experience with marine science and geospatial data formats including NetCDF, GeoTIFF, and HDF5.

Salary

$130,000

Benefits

• Paid Time Off / Sick Leave
• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• HSA/FSA Spending Accounts
• Long- and Short-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Wellness Program Initiatives
• RIVA Flex (Flexible Hours and Hybrid Support, where applicable)

Equal Opportunity Statement

RIVA Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic.