Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Administrator

Contract Opportunity: Google Cloud Platform (GCP) AdministrationLocation: Birmingham, UK (Hybrid 2x3 days a week)Engagement: Contract Inside IR35Start Date: ASAPInitial Duration: Until May/JuneMake sure to apply quickly in order to maximise your chances of being considered for an interview Read the complete job description below.We are undertaking a project to migrate part of an existing service from an offshore Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environment into a UK-based GCP account. An experienced GCP Administrator is required to take ownership of this migration and the associated GCP environment in the short to medium term.Due to current capacity and skills constraints, this role will be responsible for end-to-end GCP administration throughout the project lifecycle, followed by structured handover and training to internal teams ahead of go-live.The engagement will cover setup, migration support, go-live assistance, and knowledge transfer.Key ResponsibilitiesAdminister and manage a UK-based GCP environmentSupport migration of services from an offshore GCP account to a UK GCP accountSet up, configure, and maintain GCP infrastructure to support applicationsImplement and manage GCP security, IAM, networking, and governanceSupport application updates deployed via GitHub into the UK GCP environmentEnsure platform stability, performance, and compliance during migrationProduce documentation and provide structured knowledge transferAssist with upskilling internal teams ahead of go-liveRequired Skills & ExperienceStrong hands-on experience as a Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Administrator xjdpvnf Proven experience delivering GCP migrations, ideally across regions or accountsSolid understanding of:GCP IAM and security best practicesNetworking, compute, storage, and monitoringCI/CD workflows (GitHub-based deployments)Experience working in regulated or security-conscious environmentsAbility to work independently and take full ownership of infrastructure deliveryStrong documentation and knowledge transfer skillsDesirableGCP certifications (Associate or Professional level)

Created: 2026-01-16