What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior System Engineer position at Robert Half?
Robert Half has an exciting hybrid contract to hire opportunity for a System Engineer, with expertise in GCP to join a growing client engineering team. In this role the Systems Engineer will be a key technical contributor responsible for maintaining the performance, security, and reliability of the client's cloud and on-premises technology infrastructure with a particular focus on implementing the full migration from On Prem to GCP. This role supports the Director of Information Technology in designing and implementing scalable technology solutions, including SaaS platforms and cloud services. The engineer will manage and optimize Google Cloud Platform and Google Workspace environments, administer core network and server infrastructure, and support endpoint management across macOS and iOS devices. Additionally, this position plays a key role in cybersecurity operations, helping implement controls aligned with the CIS Critical Security Controls and ISO 27001 standards.
3-6 months contract to hire, candidates must be local to Portland and willing to go onsite at least once a week.
Responsibilities:
Administer and support infrastructure within a public cloud environment (primarily Google Cloud Platform), including virtual machines, storage buckets, databases, and cloud networking.
Create and maintain Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies for secure access control. Monitor resource utilization and optimize cloud performance and cost-efficiency.
Deploy and maintain virtual private cloud (VPC) networks, firewall rules, and interconnectivity between systems.
Assist in migrating on-premise systems and services to cloud-based platforms.
Advanced Google Workspace Administration.
Serve as an administrator for Google Workspace, overseeing Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Meet, Groups, and other services.
Configure and manage organizational units (OUs), groups, roles, and user policies.
Implement advanced security configurations including 2-step verification, data loss prevention (DLP), and context-aware access.
Monitor and troubleshoot Google Workspace-related issues using the Admin Console and audit logs.
Manage email routing, SPF/DKIM/DMARC records, and drive file sharing policies to ensure security and compliance.
Support integration of third-party tools and SaaS platforms with Google Workspace (e.g., SSO, SCIM, API access).
Provide tier-3 escalation for Google Workspace support requests and feature implementation.
Salary : $130,000 - $150,000
