Google Cloud Platform Cloud Solutions Architect

Job Title: Google Cloud Platform Cloud Solutions Architect

Duration: 12+ Months

Location: REMOTE

W2 Only

Job Description

Job Notes:

• Must have Google Cloud Platform experience
• Must be hands on the code
• No non-coding architects
• Remote is fine
• Google Cloud Platform product catalog
• Google compute
• Networking private cloud
• Terraform - IAC
• Gitlab and Git ops
• For the III Gitlab
• Python must
• Golang nice to have
• Bash or Shell should have scripting
• Linux
• Can be strong in Network or Security or a Google Cloud Platform generalist just need to add value

Key Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive network designs for AWS, including VPCs, subnets, route tables, gateways, load balancers, and DNS.

Implement security best practices (Security Groups, NACLs, WAF, AWS Shield) and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Configure and manage hybrid connections (VPN, Direct Connect) between on-premises and AWS environments.

Use scripting (Python, Terraform) to automate network provisioning and management.

Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize network performance and throughput for cost efficiency.

Work with developers, security, and infrastructure teams to integrate solutions.

Plan and execute the migration of existing network workloads to the cloud.

Develop processes for continuous deployment, including full orchestration of the deployment workflow.

Create tools and scripts to enhance the efficiency of operational tasks.

Establish and disseminate best practices for DevOps, SecOps, CI/CD, and cloud infrastructure throughout the organization.

Implement monitoring processes and design/deploy monitoring dashboards.

Build and support system automation, deployment, and continuous integration tools.

Demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology, including processes and deliverables.

Aid in the maintenance and monitoring of production environments.

Assist in the design and support of internal development environments on public cloud.

Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with team members and stakeholders.

Operational Responsibilities

Lead multiple development projects.

Provide coaching and mentoring to team members.

Support both development and production environments.

Communicate project status, metrics, and issues clearly and effectively.

Basic Qualifications

5-10 years of demonstrated experience in cloud architecture.

1-5 years of experience with Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) or AWS.

1-5 years working in Linux environments.

1-5 years of experience with scripting languages, preferably Bash or Python.

1-5 years working with Git SCM, including GitHub and GitLab.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Agile methodology.

Familiarity with cloud infrastructures and deployment models.

Understanding and execution of cloud best practices regarding operations and security.

Proficient in Google Cloud Platform Services and CLI.

Experience with container infrastructure, such as Kubernetes, GKE, EKS

Knowledge of tools like Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, TeamCity, Artifactory, DockerHub, and GitHub.Experience administering databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, and/or MSSQL.