GCP DevOps Platform Engineer (GDC / OS Imaging)
Summary
A 4-month fully remote contract (based in Ottawa, Canada) for a GCP DevOps Platform Engineer at a staffing firm's client. Day to day involves building secure OS images and hardened environments, managing GitOps/CI-CD pipelines, and supporting deployments into Google Distributed Cloud, including air-gapped sandboxes; an active Canadian Secret clearance is mandatory.
Job Description
Job Description
Title: GCP DevOps Platform Engineer (GDC / OS Imaging)
Duration: 4 months (Contract)
Type: Fully Remote
Location: Ottawa, ON, CanadaIntroduction
The client is seeking a highly skilled professional with expertise in Google Cloud Platform, Google Distributed Cloud, DevOps, GitOps, OS imaging, and hardened infrastructure environments. The role involves building secure environments, managing deployment pipelines, and ensuring platform readiness across various environments.
Required Skills & Qualifications- Extensive experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Proficiency in Google Distributed Cloud (GDC)
- Strong background in DevOps and Platform Engineering
- Experience with GitOps and CI/CD Deployment Pipelines
- Expertise in OS Imaging and Baseline Configuration
- Experience in Hardened Infrastructure Environments
- Ability to work in Air-Gapped / Disconnected Environments
- Experience with Virtualized Sandbox Environments
- Software Packaging and Deployment skills
- Configuration Management capabilities
- Network and Infrastructure Validation skills
- Experience with Deployment Promotion Controls
- Active Canadian Secret Clearance is mandatory
- Prior work experience in the client's industry
Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications- Experience in troubleshooting deployment and platform-related issues
- Ability to collaborate with infrastructure, security, networking, and DevOps teams
- Experience in maintaining technical documentation and configuration records
- Build and deploy OS images and baseline system configurations
- Develop and maintain hardened operating system environments
- Design, implement, and manage GitOps deployment pipelines
- Support deployment processes within virtual and air-gapped sandbox environments
- Package, validate, and manage software movement through the deployment ingestion path
- Support software deployment into the Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) enclave
- Validate OS and image baselines prior to deployment
- Review and validate configuration evidence to ensure environments meet required standards
- Validate network assumptions and dependencies for platform readiness
- Support preparation and validation activities for interoperability test windows
- Ensure deployment processes follow secure and controlled DevOps practices
- Competitive benefits package
- Opportunities for professional development
- Inclusive and collaborative work environment
For immediate consideration, please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.