GCP Cloud Architect

Job Description

Job Description

GCP Cloud Architect
Locations: Redmond, WA or Dallas, TX.

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Architecture
GCP Compute & Networking
Terraform / Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
GCP Enterprise wide standardization of repositories, branching strategies, security controls, and CI/CD patterns.

Do you have at least 12 years of Cloud Infrastructure and Architecture experience?
Do you have at least 6 years designing and implementing enterprise cloud platforms?

GCP Cloud Architect Job Description
Role: GCP Cloud Architect
Position Summary
The GCP Cloud Architect will be responsible for leading the design, architecture, and implementation of the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Cloud Foundation, Landing Zone, networking, security, governance, and automation capabilities. This role will provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring delivery of a secure, scalable, automated, and enterprise-ready cloud platform aligned with business and technology objectives.

Required Skills & Experience
Technical Skills
" Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Architecture
" Cloud Foundation & Landing Zone Design
" GCP Organization, Projects, Folders, and Resource Hierarchy
" Shared VPC, Networking, DNS, Routing, and Firewall Management
" Identity & Access Management (IAM)
" Microsoft Entra ID Federation
" Cloud Security & Governance Controls
" Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code
" Cloud Monitoring, Logging, and Audit Frameworks
" Hybrid Cloud Connectivity Solutions

Professional Experience
" 12 years of Cloud Infrastructure and Architecture experience.
" 6 years designing and implementing enterprise cloud platforms.
" Proven experience delivering GCP Landing Zone and Cloud Foundation projects.
" Experience with enterprise networking, security, governance, and cloud migration initiatives.
" Strong stakeholder management and solution design skills.


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Key Deliverables Ownership
" GCP Cloud Foundation Architecture
" Landing Zone Design & Implementation
" Network & Connectivity Architecture
" IAM & Security Framework
" Governance & Guardrail Standards
" Terraform / HARC Automation Framework
" Architecture Documentation (HLD/LLD)
" Platform Validation Reports
" Knowledge Transfer & Handover Documentation

Mandatory Skills

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Architecture Core GCP architecture, landing zones, organization/folders/projects, networking, IAM, security, HA/DR.
GCP Compute & Networking VPC, Cloud Load Balancing, GKE, Compute Engine, Cloud DNS, Cloud NAT, VPN/Interconnect, firewall knowledge.
Terraform / Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Terraform-based provisioning, automation, reusable modules, and cloud infrastructure governance.
GCP Enterprise wide standardization of repositories, branching strategies, security controls, and CI/CD patterns.