Job Title: Google Cloud Platform Solution Architect
Location: Lafayette, Louisiana & Salt Lake City, Utah
About VLink: Started in 2006 and headquartered in Connecticut, VLink is one of the fastest growing digital technology services and consulting companies. Since its inception, our innovative team members have been solving the most complex business, and IT challenges of our global clients.
Job Description:
Your future duties and responsibilities
Client Advisory & Consulting
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients on cloud strategy, architecture, and modernization
- Lead client workshops to assess current-state architecture and define future-state Google Cloud Platform solutions
- Translate business objectives into cloud-native and hybrid Google Cloud Platform architectures
- Provide architectural governance and ensure adherence to CGI and client standards
Solution Architecture & Delivery
- Design end-to-end Google Cloud Platform architectures covering compute, data, networking, security, and DevOps
- Define cloud migration and modernization approaches (re-host, re-platform, re-architect)
- Architect solutions using GKE, Cloud Run, BigQuery, Cloud SQL, VPC, IAM, and related services
- Ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements (security, performance, resilience, cost)
- Review designs, code, and infrastructure for quality and best practices
Presales & Thought Leadership
- Support presales activities including solutioning, effort estimation, and proposal responses
- Contribute to RFPs/RFIs, architecture decks, and client presentations
- Provide technical leadership during bid pursuits and client demos
- Contribute to CGI cloud accelerators, reference architectures, and best practices
Governance, Security & Optimization
- Define IAM models, security controls, logging, monitoring, and compliance frameworks
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines
- Drive cost optimization (FinOps) and operational excellence
- Support audits, security reviews, and production readiness
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
At least 8+ years of IT experience with 3+ years of experience in Google Cloud Platform architecture/consulting consultant
In-depth knowledge of:
- Google Cloud Platform Compute: Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Run
- Data & Analytics: BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL
- Networking & Security: VPC, IAM, Load Balancing, KMS
- Strong experience with Kubernetes, containers, and microservices
- Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
Preferred Qualifications
- Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect certification - Nice to have
- Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud environments
- Exposure to regulated industries (Banking, Insurance, Healthcare, Government, Telecom)
- Experience with DevSecOps, SRE, or FinOps practices
Education: Bachelor''s degree in computer science or related field.
Employment Practices:
EEO, ADA, FMLA Compliant
VLink is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Applicant information will be handled in accordance with VLink''s privacy policy.
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