Platform Engineer, Specialist
The Vanguard GroupIn this Role you will:
Design and implement Google Cloud and Gemini solutions that meet business requirements.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve system performance to ensure uptime, reliability, and SLA compliance.
Propose solution architectures and manage the deployment of cloud networking solutions according to customer requirements and implementation best practices.
Is a key participant in new feature development from an implementation perspective, working closely with leadership and occasionally product and engineering teams.
Acts as an escalation point for Google Cloud and Gemini implementation-related issues.
Provide expert level Tier 3 technical infrastructure support services for issues elevated from other support and technical service organizations.
Contribute to documentation, automation scripts, and internal knowledge sharing to support continuous improvement.
Participate in special projects and performs other related duties as assigned.
What it Takes:
Undergraduate degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of training and experience
5+ years of cloud engineering experience, including at least 2 years working in GCP environments building.
Strong hands-on expertise with Gemini, Compute Engine, Cloud Functions, VPC, IAM, GKE, and BigQuery.
Experience building infrastructure with Terraform, Ansible, or Deployment Manager.
Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, or Cloud Build.
Solid understanding of Linux administration, networking, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
Strong troubleshooting skills in cloud infrastructure, networking, security best practices, and performance optimization
Experience supporting Agile/Scrum development environments.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Specializations that’ll have an impact:
GCP Professional Cloud Architect or DevOps Engineer certification.
Familiarity with AWS or Azure cloud platforms.
Scripting experience in Python, Bash, or Go.
Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple problems simultaneously.
Experience leading and mentoring staff, technical support organizations.
Experience with production readiness review process.
Special factors:
Vanguard is not offering sponsorship for this role.
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.About Vanguard
At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.
To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.