GCP Cloud Architect
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.
Location
Chicago, IL
Experience Requirements
- Minimum : 7+ years in cloud architecture and enterprise solutions
- Preferred : 10+ years with large?scale cloud transformations
- Industry : Enterprise architecture experience in regulated industries preferred
Technical Skills
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 FunctionsSecurity : Advanced IAM, Organization Policies, VPC Service ControlsAdvanced 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)Google Cloud Professional Data EngineerGoogle Cloud Professional Security EngineerLeadership & Business Skills
Experience leading technical teams and architecture reviewsExcellent presentation skills for C?level executivesUnderstanding of business requirements and ROI analysisVendor management : experience with cloud provider relationshipsKnowledge of SOX, PCI?DSS, GDPR, and industry regulationsClient?facing experience and stakeholder management#J-18808-Ljbffr