Platform Engineer, Specialist

In 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. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job