Lead Google Cloud Platform Cloud Consultant

  • Santa Ana, CA
  • Posted 3 hours ago | Updated 3 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2

Skills

GCP
Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect certification is required

Job Details

  • Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 10+ years of professional experience in cloud computing projects and at least the last 3-4 years in a hands-on role as a Google Cloud Platform consultant or architect.
  • Proven experience leading and delivering multiple full-lifecycle cloud transformation projects for enterprise-level clients.
  • Technical Skills:
  • Deep expertise across a wide range of Google Cloud Platform services, including Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, Cloud SQL, Cloud Spanner, and serverless technologies (Cloud Functions, Cloud Run).
  • Extensive experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, with a strong preference for Terraform.
  • Advanced knowledge of cloud security best practices, including IAM, VPC Service Controls, and network security.
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation using languages like Python, Bash, or Go.
  • Strong understanding of DevOps principles, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
  • Experience with data analytics and machine learning services on Google Cloud Platform (e.g., Dataflow, Dataproc, AI Platform) is highly desirable.
  • Exposure and awareness to newer AI services like VertexAI and agent development kit
  • Certifications:
  • Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect certification is required.
  • Additional professional certifications (e.g., Professional DevOps Engineer, Professional Security Engineer) are highly preferred.
  • Soft Skills:
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities with a focus on practical solutions.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence and inspire others.
  • Ability to work with business stakeholders and align deliverables with their goals
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