Senior IT Operations Engineer II

*Description* As a IT Operations Engineer II, you are a high-level individual contributor responsible for the sophisticated automation, health, and scalability of our productionGoogle Workspace & GCP environment. This role transcends standard console administration, focusing on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) via Terraform, advanced API-driven automation (GAM, Apps Script, Python), and the strategic elimination of operational "toil" across the Google Cloud fabric. You sit at the intersection of SaaS ecosystem management and Cloud Infrastructure engineering, ensuring that both the collaboration suite and the underlying GCP platform remain reliable, secure, and performing at peak efficiency. You are a key driver in defining automated governance and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Identity and Access Management (IAM) and cloud resource lifecycle. As a technical leader, you serve as a mentor to the IT and Operations teams, championing a culture of continuous improvement and proactive audit-readiness across our Google tenant (including ITGC, SOX, SOC II Type II, and NIST compliance). Primary Duties and % of time - 30% Hybrid Infrastructure & Identity Development: Lead high-availability GWS and GCP landing zones and organizational hierarchies; spearhead critical initiatives including the seamless integration and orchestration of Okta-to-GWS identity provisioning, the implementation of BeyondCorp/Zero Trust access models, and the modernization of cloud-native collaboration environments. - 20% Automation & IaC Modernization: Drive efficiency by replacing manual intervention with advanced API-driven scripting (Python, Google Apps Script, GAM) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) to build self-healing environments and automated GWS user lifecycle management. - 20% Observability & Incident Governance: Lead system health via advanced observability (Google Cloud Monitoring, Log Analytics, BigQuery); serve as the technical lead for RCAs and instrumenting GWS/GCP systems for SLA/SLO performance tracking. - 20% Security, Compliance & Audit: Govern automated security monitoring via the GWS Security Center and GCP Security Command Center; ensure audit-readiness for SOX, SOC II, and NIST standards through rigorous enforcement of VPC Service Controls, Cloud DLP, and Google Vault retention policies. - 10% Resilience & Technical Standardization: Develop and validate Disaster Recovery (DR) and business continuity strategies across multi-region GCP deployments; provide technical mentorship and share expertise through peer training sessions on Google Cloud best practices and workspace optimization. *Skills* google workplace, GCP, GWS, Terraform, Automation, IAM, Okta, Python, GAM, Lumos, BeyondCorp, Vault, BigQuery, Apps Script, Monitoring, Zero Trust, Security Center, DLP, NIST *Additional Skills & Qualifications* Minimum Qualifications - Experience: 7+ years of experience in IT operations or similar roles, with demonstrated expertise in system administration and cloud management. - Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on root-cause resolution and user satisfaction. *Job Type & Location*This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Remote, OR. *Pay and Benefits*The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $58.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:* Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) *Workplace Type*This is a fully remote position. *Application Deadline*This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems:We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global ServicesWe're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.