GCP Architect-Tampa, FL or REMOTE- Long Term Contract

Role : GCP Architect

Location : Tampa, FL or REMOTE

Job Type : Long Term Contract

Job Decription

5+ years of experience designing, building, and optimizing enterprise-grade cloud solutions

Proven track record of architecting scalable, secure, and highly available solutions on Google Cloud Platform across diverse industries.

Deep expertise in GCP infrastructure design, including Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Run, App Engine, and serverless architectures.

Strong command over network architecture, including VPC design, peering, custom routes, Cloud NAT, load balancing, and firewall configurations.

Specialized in implementing enterprise-grade security using IAM, PAM, service accounts, encryption at rest / in transit, and threat detection via Security Command Centre.

Designed and deployed data pipelines and analytics platforms using BigQuery, Cloud Dataflow, Pub / Sub, and Cloud Composer.

Skilled in data modelling, transformation, and cleansing for large-scale analytics and ML workflows.

Delivered AI / ML-powered insights using Vertex AI, BigQuery ML, and integrated BI tools like Looker and Data Studio.

Extensive experience in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Ansible, and CI / CD automation with Jenkins and Cloud Build.

Proficient in cost optimization strategies, leveraging Cloud Billing reports, committed use discounts, and custom dashboards.

Strong programming skills in Python, with experience in API development, automation, and cloud-native application design.

Holds Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect credential, validating deep technical expertise and strategic cloud leadership.