Cloud Engineer - GCP

Global Payments Inc.•Cincinnati, OH

1d•$80,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Global Payments is seeking a Cloud Engineer to join its Active Networks team. The role designs, implements, and optimizes scalable Google Cloud Platform (GCP) infrastructure aligned with business and operational needs. It also manages Kubernetes environments and Infrastructure as Code, supports delivery automation, and promotes cloud security, reliability, compliance, and cost optimization. The position is hybrid, with work in an office three days per week at a listed location: Alpharetta, GA; Cincinnati, GA; or Denver, CO (the posting notes two days for Denver). Applicants must be U.S. citizens or valid Green Card holders; visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future. The expected salary range is $80,000–$125,000, depending on location, experience, and other job-related factors. The application deadline is November 30, 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
3–5 years of experience in cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, DevOps, or related IT roles.
Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and securing cloud infrastructure, with a focus on cost optimization and operational excellence.
Expertise in Terraform and Infrastructure as Code, including reusable modules, state management, and CI/CD integration.
Strong experience with Kubernetes administration and deployments in cloud environments.
Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, automation, and scripting using Python and/or Bash.
Solid understanding of Linux systems, networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, and firewalls), cloud security, and monitoring tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Kubernetes-related tools such as Rancher, Argo CD, Helm/Kustomize, Calico/Cilium, and Istio.
Experience with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and optimize scalable GCP infrastructure aligned with business and operational requirements.
Deploy and manage GKE environments, including container orchestration, resource optimization, monitoring, and IAM administration.
Build and maintain Terraform IaC solutions, including reusable modules, state management, and automated deployments.
Develop and support CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, and Argo CD.
Support cloud security, reliability, and compliance through monitoring, cost optimization, troubleshooting, incident response, and adherence to best practices.