Google Cloud Platform Cloud Architect -WA/Redmond or Dallas TX - Remote is fine prefer local to Redmond, WA or Dallas, TX. Will need to travel for Workshops and Review meetings to Redmond, WA 1-2x a month

Google Cloud Platform Cloud Architect -WA/Redmond or Dallas TX - Remote is fine but prefer local to Redmond, WA or Dallas, TX. Will need to travel for Workshops and Review meetings to Redmond, WA 1-2x a month

Requisition Name: Google Cloud Platform Cloud Architect

Start Date: 11/2/2026

Duration: 12 Weeks

Services Location: WA/Redmond

Description Of Services:
Google Cloud Platform Cloud Architect Job Description

Role: Google Cloud Platform Cloud Architect

Position Summary

The Google Cloud Platform Cloud Architect will be responsible for leading the design, architecture, and implementation of the Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) 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 (Google Cloud Platform) Architecture
• Cloud Foundation & Landing Zone Design
• Google Cloud Platform 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 Google Cloud Platform 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

• Google Cloud Platform 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 (Google Cloud Platform) Architecture Core Google Cloud Platform architecture, landing zones, organization/folders/projects, networking, IAM, security, HA/DR.

Google Cloud Platform 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.

Google Cloud Platform Enterprise wide standardization of repositories, branching strategies, security controls, and CI/CD patterns.

Deliverables:
Lead the design and implementation of the Google Cloud Platform Cloud Foundation and Landing Zone architecture. Define target-state cloud architecture, governance framework, and cloud operating model. Develop High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation. Ensure architecture aligns with cloud security, compliance, networking, and operational requirements. Architect and deploy Google Cloud Platform Organization, Folder, Project, and Billing structures. Design Production, Non-Production, Development, and R&D environments. Establish governance guardrails, organizational policies, and cloud standards. Define cloud resource organization, naming standards, and environment segregation strategies. Design and oversee implementation of VPCs, Shared VPCs, subnetting, IP addressing, routing, and firewall policies. Define hybrid connectivity architecture between corporate and cloud environments. Lead DNS, networking, segmentation, ingress/egress, and connectivity design. Collaborate with infrastructure and network teams to validate connectivity requirements. Design IAM strategy, role-based access controls (RBAC), and administrative access models. Lead Microsoft Entra ID integration and identity federation activities. Implement cloud-native security services, logging, audit controls, key management, and secrets management. Define Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) standards using Terraform. Develop reusable landing zone blueprints and cloud automation frameworks. Establish standard deployment patterns and cloud service templates. Drive adoption of cloud-native automation and platform engineering practices. Project Delivery Participate in discovery workshops and architecture reviews. Support project planning, risk assessment, dependency management, and technical governance. Provide technical leadership during implementation, testing, validation, and hyper care phases. Review solution quality and ensure alignment with agreed architecture standards. Documentation & Knowledge Transfer Produce architecture documentation, design specifications, implementation guides, and as-built documentation. Conduct design walkthroughs and knowledge transfer sessions with client stakeholders. Support operational readiness reviews and project handover activities.