Edge Ops

<span><span><span><b><span><span>Job Title: </span></span></b><span><span>Edge Ops/ Edge Technical Architect</span></span></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><b><span><span>Location:</span></span></b><span><span> Chicago, IL (Hybrid – local candidates strongly preferred)<br /> <b>Employment Type:</b> W2, Contract to Hire and Direct Hire (Full-Time)</span></span></span></span></span><br /> <br /> <span><span><span><b><span><span>Overview</span></span></b></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span><span>Our client is seeking a <b>Senior GCP Edge Technical Architect</b> to lead the design, deployment, and optimization of <b>Google Distributed Cloud Edge (GDCE)</b> environments. This role requires deep expertise in GCP Edge architecture, implementation, and integration, with supporting experience in Kubernetes, Terraform, and cloud-native automation. The successful candidate will serve as a strategic advisor and hands-on engineer, ensuring secure, scalable, and resilient Edge deployments across the enterprise.</span></span></span></span></span><br /> <br /> <span><span><span><b><span><span>Key Responsibilities</span></span></b></span></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Architect and implement <b>Google Distributed Cloud Edge</b> solutions aligned to enterprise needs.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Define best practices for Edge workloads, connectivity, and distributed architecture.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Deploy, scale, and manage <b>Kubernetes (GKE/Anthos)</b> clusters within Edge environments.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Automate infrastructure provisioning using <b>Terraform</b> (advanced modules, remote state, workspaces).</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Implement secure authentication/authorization models (Cloud IAM, RBAC, Workload Identity Federation).</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Collaborate with client teams to design resilient solutions that meet performance, scalability, and compliance requirements.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Provide hands-on leadership in cloud-native architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and platform observability.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <br /> <span><span><span><b><span><span>Required Skills &amp; Experience</span></span></b></span></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>10+ years in IT infrastructure architecture, cloud engineering, or DevOps.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><b><span><span>Deep, hands-on expertise with Google Distributed Cloud Edge (GDCE).</span></span></b></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Advanced knowledge of <b>Google Cloud Platform (GCP)</b> services and architectural patterns.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Strong Kubernetes/GKE administration experience within distributed environments.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Proven ability to automate with <b>Terraform</b> at scale.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Proficiency with Python scripting for infrastructure automation.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Strong background in cloud security, including encryption, VPC design, and service account management.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <br /> <span><span><span><b><span><span>Preferred Skills</span></span></b></span></span></span> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Experience with <b>Anthos on-prem and hybrid deployments.</b></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Familiarity with service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio).</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Expertise in monitoring/observability with Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenTelemetry.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span>Strong client-facing skills, with ability to lead technical discussions and mentor junior engineers.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <br />