Job Description

Company Overview

Invictus Strategy & Solutions, LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing strategic workforce solutions to mission-critical government and commercial operations. From cleared federal programs to complex financial services initiatives, we deliver top-tier professionals who drive performance, compliance, and results. Our commitment to operational excellence and customer alignment makes us the partner of choice for organizations seeking agile and reliable talent solutions.

Summary

Invictus is seeking a Principal Engineering Lead - Google Cloud and Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) to architect, deploy, and scale distributed cloud and edge environments for enterprise operations. This senior-level position will work with Google and technology partners to establish frameworks, governance models, and adoption strategies that accelerate secure, scalable edge computing and AI-enabled capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and deployment of Google Distributed Cloud solutions across enterprise and edge environments Establish leading practices for edge operations, governance, and data security Collaborate with Google and technology partners to accelerate distributed adoption Architect patterns supporting distributed workloads, data gravity, and local autonomy Integrate AI/ML, analytics, and modern application frameworks into edge solutions Translate business objectives into scalable, high-availability technical implementations Mentor engineers and guide enterprise teams in edge-to-cloud operations Contribute to reusable frameworks and accelerators for GDC enablement

Qualifications

Minimum 12 years in cloud engineering, with leadership in distributed and edge deployments Expertise in Google Cloud and Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) architectures Strong understanding of latency, resilience, and data locality requirements Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Anthos, and serverless platforms Familiarity with AI/ML model deployment and lifecycle management at the edge Strong networking and hybrid security knowledge across distributed architectures Proven experience managing complex client engagements and cross-functional teams

Preferred:

Experience in industries with distributed footprints (retail, manufacturing, telecom, QSR) Familiarity with multi-cloud and hybrid strategies Understanding of compliance, sovereignty, and regulatory considerations

Compensation and Benefits

Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off and holidays Professional development and certification reimbursement

Invictus Strategy & Solutions is unable to provide sponsorship at this time. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.

EEO Statement

Invictus Strategy & Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any protected characteristic.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $240,000.00 - $260,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Experience:

defining governance and security frameworks: 1 year (Preferred) technical leadership: 3 years (Preferred) Google Distributed Cloud: 2 years (Preferred) edge computing solutions: 1 year (Preferred) AIML: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:

Chicago, IL 60606 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person