* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, a related quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience.
* 5+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering, with a strong focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
* In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with core GCP services (e.g., Compute Engine, GKE, VPC, Cloud Storage, Cloud IAM, Cloud DNS, Cloud Load Balancing).
* Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, especially Terraform.
* Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, Bash, Go).
* Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies.
* Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls).
* Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., GCP Operations Suite, Prometheus, Grafana).
* Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.