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Google Cloud Platform DATA PLATFORM ENGINEER

Cynet SystemsCharlotte, NC🇺🇸United StatesPosted 6 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

We are looking for Google Cloud Platform DATA PLATFORM ENGINEER for our client in Charlotte, NC

Job Title: Google Cloud Platform DATA PLATFORM ENGINEER

Job Location: Charlotte, NC

Job Type: Contract

Job Overview:

Pay Range: $65hr - $70hr

Requirement/Must Have:

  • 5+ years of relevant experience in data platform engineering.
  • Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).
  • Experience with on-premises Cloudera big data clusters.
  • Experience with Apache Iceberg table format.
  • Experience with Iceberg REST Catalog (IRC).
  • Experience with Apache Gravitino for metadata catalog integration.
  • Experience with service account creation and role-based access control in hybrid environments.
Responsibilities:
  • Configure and provision the on-premises Cloudera cluster environment including service account creation, role definitions, and permission structures for multi-tenant access.
  • Design and implement Apache Iceberg table structures optimized for hybrid on-premises and cloud workloads.
  • Integrate the Iceberg REST Catalog (IRC) with Apache Gravitino to establish a unified metadata layer across on-premises and Google Cloud Platform environments.
  • Establish Google Cloud Platform as a production tenant on the existing on-premises Cloudera cluster, validating the end-to-end architecture pattern.
  • Define and enforce data access governance including role-based permissions and service account security policies across both environments.
  • Drive the full lifecycle from environment setup through to production deployment.
  • Publish comprehensive documentation and architectural blueprints covering cross-platform interoperability best practices, vendor recommendations, and access patterns for hybrid data lake implementations.
  • Setup DPC environment, creating service accounts, Iceberg tables, and IRC with Gravitino roles and permissions.
  • Setup Google Cloud Platform environment, creating service accounts, Iceberg tables, and Google Cloud Platform IAM roles and permissions to establish production patterns.
  • Synchronize IRC from DPC and Google Cloud Platform to ensure metadata consistency.
  • Establish patterns for interoperability for data access between DPC and Google Cloud Platform for Iceberg tables.
  • Implement governance and guardrails around access patterns and persona mapping on the Google Cloud Platform side.
Skills:
  • Google Cloud Platform.
  • Cloudera.
  • Apache Iceberg.
  • Iceberg REST Catalog.
  • Apache Gravitino.
  • Service Account Management.
  • Role-Based Access Control.
  • Hybrid Data Platform Architecture.
  • Multi-Tenant Data Platform.
Qualification And Education:
  • 5+ years of experience in data platform engineering.
Benefits
Our Benefits Include:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
  • Supplemental Insurance Plans
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Wellness Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

About Cynet Systems

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.
As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.

Skills

SOC 2
Agile
Apache
Google Cloud
REST

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