Google Cloud Architect
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Varmoda Tech LLC
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Job Details
Skills
- GCP
- GOOGLE CLOUD
- GKE
- GOOGLE KUBERNETES
Summary
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Google Cloud Architect to design, implement, and optimize scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions on the Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform). This role requires deep technical expertise in cloud architecture, infrastructure automation, security, and operations, along with the ability to collaborate across teams to drive cloud adoption and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
Cloud Architecture & Deployment
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Key Skills
Soft Skills
We are seeking an experienced Google Cloud Architect to design, implement, and optimize scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions on the Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform). This role requires deep technical expertise in cloud architecture, infrastructure automation, security, and operations, along with the ability to collaborate across teams to drive cloud adoption and innovation.
Cloud Architecture & Deployment
- Design and configure Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) environments, networking components, and cloud infrastructure aligned with architectural standards.
- Deploy and manage compute resources, storage solutions, and platform services across Google Cloud Platform.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Deployment Manager to ensure consistency and repeatability.
- Collaborate with SecOps and CISO teams to implement security controls, policies, and compliance standards.
- Establish automated and templated security configurations across cloud environments.
- Ensure secure network architecture, including firewall rules, IAM policies, and data protection mechanisms.
- Manage users, roles, groups, and access controls in alignment with IAM policies.
- Enforce least-privilege access and maintain governance across all cloud resources.
- Build and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting frameworks using Google Cloud Platform-native tools.
- Monitor system availability across a multi-vendor stack to ensure high uptime and rapid incident resolution.
- Develop reporting dashboards for performance, cost, and operational insights.
- Recommend and implement strategies such as auto-scaling, instance scheduling, and resource rightsizing.
- Drive cost-awareness and optimization initiatives across teams.
- Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for cloud-related initiatives across project teams.
- Communicate and advocate cloud platform capabilities to increase adoption.
- Work closely with infrastructure, operations, and security teams to deliver integrated solutions.
- Evaluate emerging Google Cloud Platform services and recommend adoption where beneficial.
- Contribute to best practices, SOPs, and automation frameworks for IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS consumption.
- Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture or cloud engineering.
- Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) services.
- Strong understanding of networking, VPC design, and hybrid cloud architectures.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred).
- Knowledge of cloud security frameworks and compliance standards.
- Google Cloud certifications such as:
- Professional Cloud Architect
- Professional Cloud Security Engineer
- Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience with monitoring tools like Cloud Monitoring and Cloud Logging.
- Cloud Architecture & Design
- Networking & Security
- Automation & IaC
- Monitoring & Incident Management
- Cost Optimization
- Stakeholder Communication
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Proactive and solution-oriented mindset
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- Dice Id: 91170631
- Position Id: 26-00371
- Posted 12 hours ago
Company Info
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