Google Cloud Administrator

Description

Summary: This role involves operating, maintaining, and evolving Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services for the United Nations in a distributed, international environment. Highlights: 1. Support cloud operations for the United Nations 2. Work in a distributed, international environment 3. Contribute to scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions International consulting group founded in 2019, Ekkiden fosters an ecosystem of passionate and committed consultants who lead organizational, operational, and technological transformation projects in IT/Digital, Industry/R\&D, and Sustainability, for large enterprises and SMEs in France, Switzerland, Spain, and Germany. About the job : We are looking for a **Google Cloud Administrator** to support cloud operations for the **United Nations** , contributing to the delivery and continuous improvement of scalable, secure, and cost\-effective cloud solutions. This role sits within the **Cloud Operations and Platform Service Unit (OPDA)** and offers the opportunity to work in a **distributed, international environment** , collaborating with cloud specialists across Europe. You will play a hands\-on role in operating, maintaining, and evolving Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, supporting modern cloud\-native architectures and ensuring reliable service delivery. Responsibilities: * Build, manage, and operate scalable **GCP solutions** using automation and **Infrastructure as Code (IaC)** * Ensure availability, performance, security, and cost optimization of cloud resources * Ensure all GCP solutions comply with established **security standards** * Use and administer **DevOps toolchains** , including code repositories and CI/CD pipelines * Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support cloud and platform services * Administer and maintain **Linux\-based systems** in cloud and hybrid environments * Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot **containerized workloads** , ensuring scalability and reliability * Collaborate on cloud migration and transition activities, validating technical designs and supporting implementation * Produce and maintain technical documentation such as architecture diagrams, standards, and runbooks * Support **incident, problem, and change management** , including root cause analysis and corrective actions What we are looking for: * Minimum **3 years of relevant IT experience** , with strong exposure to **Google Cloud Platform** * Hands\-on experience supporting and operating **GCP services** * Experience with **application modernization** , including containerization, APIs, and microservices * Familiarity with **CI/CD pipelines** and DevOps practices (e.g. GitLab) * Experience administering **Linux systems** and configuration management tools such as **Ansible** * Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively in a distributed team ### **Nice to have** * Experience with **Terraform** or other IaC tools * Knowledge of **cloud security best practices** , including IAM, encryption, and compliance frameworks * Experience managing **RDBMS databases** * Understanding of **ITIL service management** practices * Strong customer\-facing skills, with the ability to assess requirements and propose suitable technical solutions * Google Cloud certifications and/or **ITIL certification** We offer: Join us at the right time to make your mark in a fast\-growing organization Various missions and projects that will allow you to have a real impact on the company The ability to work autonomously and to drive new initiatives ✨ A career path adapted to your personality, both in terms of role and location A strong culture, based on sharing, respect, ambition, and team spirit The opportunity to manage teams and develop your area of expertise by leading one of our squads Develop your management and leadership skills, because, at Ekkiden, consultants look after the careers of other consultants. Gone are the days when your career was driven by a salesman! ❤ Health insurance **What’s the Recruitment Process Like at Ekkiden?** At Ekkiden, we're committed to providing a positive experience for every candidate. **Initial Call:** Our recruitment team will reach out to discuss your motivations and expectations.**Interviews:** You'll have one or two interviews with our business managers, depending on the role you're applying for.**Client Meeting:** Finally, you'll have the opportunity to meet with the client. While this is our standard process, we may make adjustments based on specific circumstances. You can also find all our job offers on our website https://jobs.ekkiden.com/