Cloud Architect

GCP Architect role in Chicago, IL (Onsite 3 days/week) 4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Direct message the job poster from Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company Please contact Renu Goel View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io Title: GCP Architect Location: Chicago, IL Duration: End of 2025+ possible extension Duration: through EOY, possible extension for next year Location: Strong preference to Chicago, but willing to consider rockstar candidates outside of Chicago. Onsite: Hybrid, 3-days per week at the client office is the expectation Interview Process: 1-2 internal interview rounds, no client round expected Must Have Skills: Google Cloud Platform experience, certifications preferred. IDP experience. Strong expertise in Google Cloud Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies, roles, and permissions. Develop detailed and complex IAM designs for GCP implemented using Terraform. Work with the customer to evaluate their needs and assure correct governance and controls are implemented via IAM. Integrate Active Directory and other directory services into GCP. Understanding of federated identity, single sign-on (SSO), and multi-factor authentication (MFA) in cloud environments. Internal Developer Portal (IDP) Experience: Experience with Internal Developer Portals (IDP), particularly with Cortex, is highly desirable. Ability to design and implement IDP solutions to streamline developer workflows and enhance productivity. Experience with other Internal Developer Portals is also valuable for evaluation. Integrate SAML services into GCP. Experience designing and implementing secure identity and access governance frameworks in GCP. In-depth knowledge of resource hierarchy, service accounts, groups, and role-based access control (RBAC). Ability to define and enforce least privilege access models across multi-project and multi-organization environments. Familiarity with policy troubleshooting, audit logs, and compliance monitoring using Cloud IAM and Security Command Center. Hands‑on experience integrating IAM with other security services like VPC Service Controls, Cloud Identity, and BeyondCorp. Experience automating IAM configuration and management using Terraform or other infrastructure as code tools. Ability to educate and collaborate with stakeholders on cloud security best practices and access management strategies. Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards related to cloud identity and access governance. Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure solutions on GCP platform. Collaborate with software engineering teams to define infrastructure requirements and design scalable and reliable cloud architectures. Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform. Implement best practices for cloud security, compliance, and governance, including identity and access management (IAM), organization policy, deny policy, encryption, and network security. Experience with Hashicorp Vault and GCP Cloud KMS. Experience with GCP cloud identity and GCDS tool. Monitor, optimize, and ensure cloud infrastructure resources for performance, availability, and cost‑efficiency. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure, including performance bottlenecks, network connectivity, and resource contention. Develop and maintain documentation, standards, and policies for cloud infrastructure design and operations. Stay current with cloud technologies, trends, and best practices, and provide recommendations for continuous improvement. Estimated Min Rate: $59.50 Estimated Max Rate: $85.00 What’s In It for You? We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing company to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week) Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week) Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week) MetLife Voluntary Benefits Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Direct Deposit & weekly ePayroll Referral Bonus Programs Certification and training opportunities YOH, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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