Cloud Engineer - GD Resources : Job Details

ONLY CONSIDERING CANDIDATES WITH 7+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WHO RESIDE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE TO ALBANY, NY“Join GD Resources for dynamic opportunities in business management and IT, where innovation meets excellence.” About the Company: GD Resources is a Veteran Women-Owned Business Management and Information Technology company committed to excellence. GD Resources provides dynamic opportunities for veterans and professionals alike to contribute to innovative projects and drive success in a collaborative and supportive environment. Join us to make a difference, advance your career, and grow with a company that values integrity, diversity, and continuous improvement.

Job Title: Cloud Engineer HBITS Task Order: HBITS-07-14172 Agency: New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) Location: 1200 Washington Ave, Building 12, Albany, NY 12226 (Hybrid – 50% telecommuting allowed) Daily Work Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Negotiable) Rate: Based on experience

Position Overview: This expert-level Cloud Engineer role supports the clientunder the New York State HBITS program. The project is a multi-year initiative to replace the legacy Unemployment Insurance system with a modern, integrated platform that improves services for the Department of Labor's customers, partners, and staff. The engineer will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining secure and scalable cloud-native solutions, primarily on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain cloud-based systems aligned with security and operational best practices.
• Build and deploy cloud-native applications using tools like Cloud Build and Cloud Deploy.
• Engineer cloud infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.
• Configure and manage core cloud services: IAM, networking, containers, logging, and OSs (Linux/Windows).
• Manage backups and restoration for VMs and CloudSQL databases.
• Maintain compliance with centralized security policies, including firewalls and patch management.
• Build and support CI/CD pipelines and continuous testing frameworks.
• Create and maintain architecture diagrams and documentation.
• Optimize cloud resource usage and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Mentor state developers in cloud technologies and processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into cloud solutions.
• Follow Change Management processes and document updates as needed.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience designing, developing, and maintaining secure cloud systems.
• 5+ years of experience using Terraform, scripting (Python or PowerShell), managing GCP services, Linux (Red Hat preferred), GKE clusters, and Windows/Linux server administration.
• 3+ years of experience using CI/CD pipeline technologies.
• 3+ years of experience working with GitHub repositories.
• 2+ years of experience with Prisma Cloud, Tenable, and OS patching/upgrading.

Required Documentation:

• Resume
• Copy of Candidate Identification (e.g., Driver's License, Green Card, Visa, Passport if applicable)
• Any documents referenced in the above Requested Qualifications (e.g., certifications, degrees, etc.)

GDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, and benefits.