Cloud Architect, Contract Remote, United States

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Cloud Architect, Contract in the United States .

This role provides a unique opportunity to lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable, and automated network architectures on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The Cloud Architect will focus on Palo Alto Firewall solutions, leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles to optimize deployment and operational efficiency. This short-term contract allows you to collaborate with engineering teams, provide expert guidance on cloud-native best practices, and ensure alignment with security and compliance standards. The position is remote, offering flexibility while engaging in high-impact, hands-on work for a fast-paced technology environment.

Accountabilities

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable Palo Alto Firewall architectures across Production and Disaster Recovery (DR) environments on GCP.
• Develop detailed network and security architecture blueprints aligned with cloud governance and compliance frameworks.
• Design and maintain reusable Terraform modules for firewall deployment, network components, and supporting GCP resources.
• Provide deployment advisory during implementation and UAT phases, validating traffic flows and integration with monitoring / logging systems.
• Produce comprehensive documentation including design diagrams, Terraform artifacts, and operational procedures.
• Conduct knowledge transfer sessions to client engineering teams to ensure smooth handover and operational continuity.

Requirements

Benefits

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.

🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.

📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.

🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.

🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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