Google Cloud Platform Administrator (Infrastructure Specialist 3)

Google Cloud Platform Administrator (Infrastructure Specialist 3) ( 2600018U )

Organization :

Job & Family Services Agency Contact Name and Information :

odjfscareers@jfs.ohio.gov

Unposting Date :

Jun 1, 2026, 3:59:00

AM Primary Location :

United States of America-OHIO Compensation :

$40.59

Schedule :

Full-time Classified Indicator :

Classified Union :

OCSEA Primary Job Skill :

Information Technology Technical Skills :

Cloud computing,

Network Administration, Information Technology Professional Skills :

Analyzation, Attention to

Detail, Problem Solving, Responsiveness Primary Technology :

Cloud Services Administration Agency Overview Who We Are The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs: Cash and Food Assistance Employment Services and Workforce Development Unemployment Insurance Adult Protective Services Child Support Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands-on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someone's world! Guiding Principles We will be a leader in customer satisfaction. We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented, diverse, and dedicated employees. We get better at what we do every day. Job Duties Office of Information Services The Office of Information Services (OIS) works to support the business functions and the delivery of health, human, and employment services through the application of information technology. OIS supports the delivery of programs to millions of recipients through the development and round-the-clock operation of automated information systems. Due to the number of end-users and technologies supported, OIS is one of the largest and most complex IT organizations within Ohio state government. Learn more about the Office by visiting the

ODJFS OIS

webpage . What You Will Do The Ohio Department of Job & Family Services (ODJFS) is expanding its cloud capabilities and is seeking a motivated Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Administrator to support our growing presence in Google Cloud Platform. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the agency's GCP environment from the ground up, working alongside experienced Azure professionals and DevOps engineers. This role is ideal for someone with foundational GCP knowledge and a strong interest in infrastructure-as-code practices, especially Terraform. You'll play a key role in validating and deploying Terraform-based infrastructure, managing GCP resources, and supporting application teams as we build out our cloud-native capabilities. Duties include but are not limited to: Assist in provisioning and managing GCP resources such as Compute Engine, Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, GKE (Kubernetes), Cloud Storage, IAM, and VPC networking Validate and troubleshoot Terraform modules and deployment plans provided by external teams Support CI/CD pipelines for GCP-based applications using tools like Cloud Build, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps Monitor GCP environments for performance, cost, and security using tools like Cloud Monitoring, Cloud Logging, and Security Command Center Help define and enforce naming conventions, tagging strategies, and IAM policies as standards evolve Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support secure, scalable, and compliant cloud deployments Document procedures and contribute to the development of internal GCP best practices Manage Code repositories and build policies in GCP Secure Source Manager Support, administer and configure Dialog flow and Vertex AI related GCP services Confirm that Terraform scripts correctly define required GCP services (e.g., IAM roles, VPCs, service accounts, storage buckets) and follow agency-approved configurations Collaborate with DevOps and cloud engineering teams to troubleshoot failed Terraform deployments and assist in root cause analysis

Schedule:

Full-time Hours:

Standard workdays are Monday through Friday. Hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Location:

This position will be headquartered in an ODJFS Facility in one of the following cities

• Columbus, Akron, or Dayton. This determination will take into account the proximity to the applicant's home address. Rhodes State Officer Tower
• 30E Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215 Akron
• 172 S. Broadway Street, Akron, OH 44308 Dayton
• 6680 Poe Avenue, Dayton, OH 45414

Travel:

Occasional travel within the state of Ohio. PN(s): 20040944 Why Work for the State of Ohio At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees•. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website !

Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors.

The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. Qualifications The ideal candidate, at minimum, must have the following:

OPTION 1 60

months combined work experience in any combination of the following: evaluating effectiveness and risk of it processes, recommending changes in IT procedures to meet customer needs, and evaluating and/or researching hardware and/or software solutions and providing feedback to project team or higher-level staff. 12 months work experience in the primary technology specified by the agency in the position description & job posting (Cloud Services Administration).

OPTION 2

Completion of associate core program in computer science or information systems. 42 months combined work experience in any combination of the following: evaluating effectiveness and risk of it processes, recommending changes in IT procedures to meet customer needs, and evaluating and/or researching hardware and/or software solutions and providing feedback to project team or higher-level staff. 12 months work experience in the primary technology specified by the agency in the position description & job posting (Cloud Services Administration).

OPTION 3

Completion of undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems. 36 months combined work experience in any combination of the following: evaluating effectiveness and risk of it processes, recommending changes in IT procedures to meet customer needs, and evaluating and/or researching hardware and/or software solutions and providing feedback to project team or higher-level staff. 12 months work experience in the primary technology specified by the agency in the position description & job posting (Cloud Services Administration).

OPTION 4

Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above. Tips For Your Application When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered. Pay Information This position is in the State of Ohio's OCSEA Pay Schedule, Pay Range 35. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $40.59 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next ste p in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below. Pay Range 35 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Hourly $40.59 $42.62 $44.66 $46.87 $49.18 $51.58 $54.10 $56.84 $59.70 Annual $84,427 $88,650 $92,893 $97,490 $102,294 $107,286 $112,528 $118,227 $124,176 Months of Employment At Hire 6 Months 18 Months 30 Months 42 Months 54 Months 66 Months 78 Months 90 Months Supplemental Information ADA Notice If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, please contact ada_public@jfs.ohio.gov Selection Priority Notice Current employees of ODJFS in the OCSEA union have selection rights before all other applicants. Applications from all other candidates will only be considered if an internal OCSEA applicant is not selected for this position. Background check information The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Some positions may require drug testing and/or fingerprinting. Criminal convictions do not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration. ADA Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. Drug-Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.