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Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Public Sector

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Reston, VAJob$147–211K/yrPosted 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$147–211K/yr
Location
Reston, VA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Active Top Secret/SCI Security ClearanceTS/SCI clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

Google is hiring a Software Engineer, Infrastructure, Public Sector. Google seeks a Software Engineer, Infrastructure for the Public Sector to drive progress, solve problems, and mentor junior team members while applying deeper expertise in large‑scale distributed systems and secure cloud platforms. The role focuses on planning, deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting air‑gapped solutions, collaborating across teams, and improving automation in a government‑focused environment.

Key focus areas include Plan and execute project work, manage priorities, and drive progress, Deploy and configure air‑gapped solutions like Google Distributed Cloud, and Identify deployment requirement issues and help the team course‑correct.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree Or Equivalent Practical Experience, 2 Years Software Development Experience, and 1 Year Software Development Experience With Advanced Degree. Important skills include Software Development, Troubleshooting Infrastructure, Troubleshooting Large-Scale Distributed Systems, English Proficiency, Distributed Systems, and Deploying Infrastructure. Preferred (not required): Linux/Unix Environments, Kubernetes, Network Administration, and LAN/WAN.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Software DevelopmentTroubleshooting InfrastructureTroubleshooting Large-Scale Distributed SystemsEnglish ProficiencyLinux/Unix EnvironmentsKubernetesNetwork AdministrationLAN/WANInfrastructure as CodeAutomation ToolsManaging Network SwitchesManaging FirewallsManaging Storage SystemsManaging HSMsSecurity Technical Implementation GuidesGroup PoliciesHardening Practices for Secure EnvironmentsCommunicate Technical TimelinesCollaborate With Cross-Functional Engineering TeamsInformation RetrievalDistributed SystemsLarge-Scale System DesignNetworkingData StorageArtificial IntelligenceNLPUIMobileLeadership QualitiesEnthusiastic to Take on New ProblemsGoogle Distributed CloudScriptingDeploying InfrastructureConfiguring InfrastructureMentoring Junior Team MembersManaging Core Hardware ComponentsNetwork SwitchesFirewallsStorage SystemsHSMsData Center EnvironmentHardening PracticesSecure EnvironmentsEffective CommunicationVersatilityEnthusiasm to Take on New ProblemsFull-StackDeployment EngineeringSovereign Cloud PlatformsSystem ReliabilityPlanning Project WorkExecuting Project WorkDelivering End-to-End TasksDesign With GuidanceInstalling Core Infrastructure TechnologiesManaging PrioritiesDriving ProgressSystem Design for Cloud ExpansionBlock/Object Storage

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Practical Experience2 Years of Software Development Experience in One or More Programming Languages1 Year of Software Development Experience With an Advanced Degree2 Years of Experience Deploying, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Infrastructure or Large-Scale Distributed SystemsActive Top Secret/SCI Security ClearanceWillingness to Undergo a Polygraph

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Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

  • 2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages, or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.

  • 2 years of experience deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting infrastructure or large - scale distributed systems.

  • Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance, and the willingness to undergo a polygraph.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience working with Linux/Unix environments, Kubernetes, and network administration (LAN/WAN).

  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code and automation tools.

  • Experience managing core hardware components such as network switches, firewalls, storage systems, and HSMs in a data center environment.

  • Understanding of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG), group policies, and hardening practices for secure environments.

  • Ability to effectively communicate technical timelines and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.

About the job

Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.

In this role, you will be part of the Cloud Expansion Air-Gapped team, focusing on a deployment engineering profile to build and secure sovereign cloud platforms. You will ensure our systems deliver reliability and operate effectively within secure environments. As a Software Engineer, you will plan and execute project work, deliver end-to-end tasks towards goals, and participate in design with guidance. You will focus on the practical deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting of air-gapped solutions like Google Distributed Cloud (GDC), while managing and installing core infrastructure technologies.

Google Public Sector (https://about.google/intl/ALL\_us/public-sector/#:~:text=We) brings the magic of Google to the mission of government and education with solutions purpose-built for enterprises. We focus on helping United States public sector institutions accelerate their digital transformations, and we continue to make significant investments and grow our team to meet the complex needs of local, state and federal government and educational institutions.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $147000 - $211000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more aboutbenefits at Google (https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/) .

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute project work, manage priorities, and drive progress. Participate in system design for cloud expansion with senior guidance.

  • Deploy and configure air-gapped solutions like Google Distributed Cloud (GDC). Install and configure core infrastructure: network switches, firewalls, block/object storage, servers, and hardware security modules (HSMs).

  • Identify deployment requirement issues and help the team course-correct. Triage infrastructure errors and address commonly escalated issues.

  • Leverage scripting and automation to improve deployment, configuration, and management for air-gapped solutions, reducing systemic toil.

  • Communicate deployment knowledge within and across teams. Identify stakeholders and contribute to cross-team collaboration, coordinating timelines and objectives for assigned components.

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