Senior Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Engineer

Position: Senior Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Engineer

Location: Remote

Terms: Full Time

Clearance: Public Trust Eligible (US Citizenship required)

Travel: 0–10%

RESULTS. INNOVATION. VALUES.

ACCOUNTABILITY.

That’s RIVA.

We’re a mission-driven IT services company and systems integrator supporting digital transformation and modernization for Federal government agencies. Since 2009, we’ve partnered with our customers to solve complex challenges through smart, practical innovation to deliver real outcomes where they matter most. Our teams are made up of industry-leading experts who are passionate about doing great work and making a difference.

We don’t just develop solutions—we support efforts that strengthen communities and serve the public good.

RIVA’s culture is built on four core values: Results, Innovation, Values, and Accountability. They guide how we work, how we collaborate, and how we measure success. Our employee-first approach is rooted in trust, ownership, and meaningful work.

By investing in our people and fostering a flexible, supportive environment, you will have the opportunity to grow your skills, contribute ideas, and make an impact from day one—all while building a career that lasts.

Program Overview

Supports NOAA NMFS cloud modernization initiatives through Google Cloud architecture, migration, DevSecOps, and data engineering.

Position Overview

Lead enterprise Google Cloud Platform engineering, cloud migration, Kubernetes, data platforms, security, and Agile delivery supporting Federal scientific workloads.

Core Responsibilities

Lead GCP migration and modernization initiatives.

Design landing zones, VPCs, and enterprise cloud architecture.

Build data pipelines using BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, and Cloud Composer.

Develop CI/CD pipelines with Cloud Build and GitHub Actions.

Automate infrastructure using Terraform.

Deploy GKE, Cloud Run, and containerized services.

Implement FedRAMP/FISMA security controls.

Support ATO documentation and Agile delivery.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s preferred.
• 8+ years cloud experience including 5+ years GCP.
• Professional Cloud Architect or Data Engineer certification.
• Experience with GKE, BigQuery, Pub/Sub, Cloud Run, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, Python or Go.
• Experience with FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST 800-53.
• Eligible for Public Trust.

Preferred Qualifications

• NOAA or Federal civilian experience.
• Vertex AI, Apigee, Cloud Composer.
• AWS/Azure hybrid cloud.
• Dataplex and data governance.
• NetCDF, GeoTIFF, HDF5 experience.
• Salary
• $160,000
• RIVA Benefits
• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Benefits / 401(k) with company matching
• HSA/FSA Spending Accounts
• Long- and Short-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Wellness Program Initiatives
• RIVA Flex
• Additional Workplace Benefits
• Equal Opportunity Statement
• RIVA Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any protected class.
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