Cloud Systems Google Cloud Platform SME

Title: Cloud Systems Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Professional) (SME) Location: Remote/Eagan, MN

Client CIO Architecture, Strategy & Innovation (CASI) is responsible for assisting the Vice President of Information Technology (IT) to design, develop, maintain, support, and translate corporate business vision and strategy along with stakeholder input into objectives for building, enhancing, or replacing business and IT systems capabilities, together with the implementation of a comprehensive IT roadmap, all the while maintaining resilience to change as a key architectural and strategy objective for the enterprise. In the fast-paced world of IT, agility and responsiveness to the frequently occurring changes in direction are a must, even while continuously moving forward implementing elements of the Postmaster General s Delivering for America 10-year plan.

To support the client s mission, projects, and system requirements, the client requires sophisticated information technology systems support services by experienced professionals. The CASI team demonstrates leadership by evaluating and driving the implementation of innovative solutions for technology infrastructure and application architecture.

Description:
Responsible for designing and implementing enterprise infrastructure and platforms required for cloud computing. Analyzes system requirements and ensures that systems will be securely integrated with current applications. Has a deep understanding of system development in cloud environments, including Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), or Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).

Ideally requires a bachelor's degree or demonstrated architectural experience in the area of specialization. Experience communicating with key executives in a concise yet analytical manner.

Chosen resource must demonstrate these capabilities through actual work experience, not merely training:
Expert knowledge of Google Cloud services and have an Active Google Cloud Associate or Professional certification.
Demonstrated ability to research, analyze, and evaluate existing and proposed business systems and procedures, develop requirements, and identify Google Cloud-centric system solutions in detailed measurable terms that achieve optimum performance and cost-effectiveness.
Knowledge of industry developments, business information systems and practices, development methods, procedures, standards, techniques, Agile application lifecycle, test-driven development, continuous integration of code development, and current cloud technologies, particularly Google Cloud.
Experience leading the design, development, and deployment of performant cloud business software, particularly Google Cloud, at scale or current hands-on technology infrastructure, network, compute, storage, and virtualization experience.
Ability to integrate cloud services, particularly on Google Cloud, with other SaaS or on-premise technologies from leading vendor products Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, HP, Linux, SAP, etc.
Experience with IT compliance and risk management requirements in a regulated environment such as SOX and PCI for cloud applications, particularly on Google Cloud.
Ability to automate complex tasks, particularly on Google Cloud, using scripting or coding skills, or similar current automation tools (e.g., shell, Python, Ruby, PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation, Chef, or Puppet).
Knowledge of information systems enterprise-wide architecture including knowledge of a wide range of foundational technology such as cloud services, servers and storage, virtualization, high availability, performance analysis and management, and enterprise infrastructure monitoring for highly available web-scale systems.
Chosen resource should exhibit through actual work experience, not merely training:
Ability to communicate, orally and in writing, sufficient to develop and present management briefings; provide written and/or verbal guidance on technical issues; and prepare/present recommendations and reports.
Using design patterns for building scalable and maintainable applications/solutions.
Clearly document code, models, and technical solutions.
Proficiency in Generative AI and prompt engineering.
Continuous learning and adaptability in a very large IT organization.
Communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and executive stakeholders.
Troubleshooting software and technical implementations in large-scale enterprise ecosystems.
Understanding of concepts like CI/CD, containerization, and deployment strategies for Kafka components in large-scale production environments.
Querying and managing data in both SQL and NoSQL databases.
Proficiency creating technical diagrams with products like Microsoft Visio or Draw.io.
Proficiency creating technical design and architecture documents in Microsoft Word.
Proficiency creating business and technical presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint.
Proficiency creating data representations, charts, and reports in tools such as Microsoft Excel worksheets and Power BI.
Works on high-visibility, or mission-critical aspects of a given program and performs all functional duties independently.
Oversees the efforts of direct reporting resources and/or is responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.

Tasks might include (neither exhaustive nor restrictive):
Advises and assists IT functional groups to define and implement solutions aligned with a cloud-based Microservices / Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) for infrastructure or business applications.
Creates architecture deliverables describing cloud solutions in sufficient detail to develop bill of materials, technology components, vendor components, cost estimations, and design parameters suitable for handoff to implementation teams.
Prepares solution descriptions, assumptions, technical approach, and content that explains why a solution is recommended, risks, and mitigation plans.
Leads cultural change for cloud adoption. Actively participates in the development and socialization of Infrastructure Solution roadmaps related to public cloud offerings.
Creates and communicates cloud policies, procedures, standards, design patterns, and reference architectures that define repeatable solutions.
Identifies training and development needs required to support cloud-based solutions standards; develops materials for training and awareness and delivers messages to the intended audience.
Interfaces with vendors to ensure standard architectures are adhered to and implemented for projects within a specific technology area.
Provides technical direction to management and systems professionals engaged in the analysis, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of business information systems.
Ensures alignment of infrastructure and application solution design to the overall architecture for enterprise applications and compliance with defined technology standards, policies, processes, and best industry practices.
Researches and analyzes the technology industry and market trends relating to cloud technologies to determine potential impacts upon the IT enterprise; makes recommendations to capitalize on trends and industry best practices.
Ensures the architecture governance structure is applied in a defined solutions area based on business and IT organization strategies.
Ensures the publication and update of solution standards pertaining to cloud-hosted solutions and manages individual projects related to the release and propagation of standards across IT.
Provides leadership and technical assistance as an IT SWAT team member to management and systems professionals engaged in problem-solving regarding the analysis, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of business information systems.

Education:
A minimum of thirteen (13) to twenty (20) years' relevant experience.

A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is preferred. Four additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a college degree is required. If the individual's degree is not in the applicable field then four additional years of related experience is required.

Additional Provisions:
Pass both a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check, and credit check.
Once a candidate s resume is approved and interview passed, the agency is responsible for providing drug screening. Failure to submit the drug screening results will delay the security clearance process.
If a candidate is given an interim clearance, continuation of employment is then based on the candidate receiving a sensitive clearance.
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Public Trust clearance.
Candidate must have lived in the U.S. for the past 5 years.
Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military service is excluded. (Exception does not include military family members).
All overtime must be pre-approved in writing by the client manager or his/her designated representative.
Agency will not be reimbursed for overtime charges without previous written authorization. Authorized overtime will be reimbursed at straight time.