About Samtek At Samtek, we're redefining cloud innovation as an engineer-owned and operated, SBA-certified minority-owned small business founded in 2018. Our mission is simple: empower federal agencies and large enterprises with cutting-edge DevSecOps and cloud transformation solutions that drive security, scalability, and speed. From cloud-native application development and platform engineering to robust security implementations, data center migrations, and seamless operations, we deliver modern IT services backed by over 50 years of collective expertise. We're a diverse, collaborative team that's passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology. Our culture thrives on curiosity, inclusivity, and real impact—whether it's optimizing cloud environments for mission-critical operations or fostering innovation in a supportive, hybrid work setting. Join us to work on high-stakes projects that matter, grow alongside top talent, and be part of a company that's not just building the future of cloud computing, but shaping it. Samtek: Where engineers lead, and excellence follows. Position Overview We are seeking a Senior Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Engineer to support the strategic enablement of GCP infrastructure within a secure federal cloud enclave. This role requires deep expertise in GCP architecture, infrastructure as code (Terraform), and cloud operationalization within large-scale or highly regulated environments. The successful candidate will work closely with Google’s Professional Services Organization (PSO), internal engineering teams, and cross-functional federal stakeholders to deliver a robust and compliant GCP foundation. Key Responsibilities GCP Architecture & Tenancy Design Design and implement a scalable and secure GCP Tenancy model aligned with federal agency requirements. Required Qualifications Minimum 5 years of hands-on GCP infrastructure engineering or architecture experience. Minimum 10 years of experience with Infrastructure in major public clouds or data center. Demonstrated success in operationalizing GCP in a large enterprise or federal environment Strong expertise in: and automation frameworks GCP identity and access management (IAM) Networking (VPCs, VPN, Interconnect, DNS) Security and compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, FISMA) Experience working with or within federal agencies or regulated industries Proven track record designing or migrating workloads to GCP. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications GCP Certifications to include: Professional Cloud Architect Professional Cloud Security Engineer Professional DevOps Engineer Familiarity with other CSPs (AWS, Azure) and hybrid cloud integrations. Experience collaborating with or similar professional service teams. Prior involvement in cloud governance, policy management, or cloud security operations