GCP Cloud Architect

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.

Key Deliverables Ownership

• GCP Cloud Foundation Architecture
• Landing Zone Design & Implementation
• Network & Connectivity Architecture
• IAM & Security Framework
• Governance & Guardrail Standards
• Terraform / HARC Automation Framework
• rchitecture 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. HCL Global Systems