Role : GCP Cloud Architect
Work Location : Chicago, IL
Duration : 06 Months
JOB DESCRIPTION :
- Senior cloud architect responsible for designing, implementing, and governing GCP solutions for a global enterprise environment.
- Lead architectural decisions, migration planning, and platform standardization across multiple business units.
Experience Requirements
Minimum : 7+ years in cloud architecture and enterprise solutionsPreferred : 10+ years with large-scale cloud transformationsIndustry : Enterprise architecture experience in regulated industries preferredTechnical Skills
Architecture & Design
Enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman)Cloud-native architecture patterns and microservices designMulti-cloud and hybrid cloud architectureAPI design and integration patternsSecurity architecture and compliance frameworksData architecture and analytics platformsPlatform & Infrastructure
Infrastructure as Code and GitOps methodologiesContainer platforms and serverless architecturesNetworking and security designDisaster recovery and business continuity planningCost optimization and FinOps practicesMigration planning and execution strategiesGCP Skills (Required)
Core GCP Services (Expert Level)
Compute : Full suite including GCE, GKE, Cloud Run, Cloud FunctionsStorage & Databases : Cloud SQL, Spanner, Bigtable, Firestore, BigQueryNetworking : Advanced VPC, Interconnect, Cloud DNS, Cloud ArmorSecurity : Advanced IAM, Organization Policies, VPC Service ControlsAnalytics : BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub / Sub, Data FusionAdvanced GCP
Landing zone design and implementationOrganization and project structure designAdvanced networking (Shared VPC, peering, interconnects)Identity federation and hybrid connectivityCompliance and governance automationMulti-region architecture and data residencyCertifications (Required)
Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect (Required)Additional Preferred :Google Cloud Professional Data EngineerGoogle Cloud Professional Security EngineerAWS / Azure equivalent certifications?Leadership : Experience leading technical teams and architecture reviews
Communication : Excellent presentation skills for C-level executivesBusiness Acumen : Understanding of business requirements and ROI analysisVendor Management : Experience with cloud provider relationshipsCompliance : Knowledge of SOX, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and industry regulationsConsulting : Client-facing experience and stakeholder management