Cloud Architect

Title: Google Cloud Architect

Position Type: Contract

Location: Salt Lake City, UT, United States

Google Cloud Architect Position description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced GCP Solution Architect with strong expertise in design and architecture on Google Cloud. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in building fault-tolerant, scalable solutions for multiple clients and will be responsible from sales to delivery pitch. You will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and deploying cloud native solutions and also mentor existing resources on multiple initiatives that are in different stages of implementation).

If you are looking for a new challenge, this role is for you.

JD:

1. Client Advisory & ConsultingAct as a trusted advisor to clients on cloud strategy, architecture, and modernization
2. Lead client workshops to assess current-state architecture and define future-state GCP solutions
3. Translate business objectives into cloud-native and hybrid GCP architectures
4. Provide architectural governance and ensure adherence to client standards
5. Solution Architecture & DeliveryDesign end-to-end GCP architectures covering compute, data, networking, security, and DevOps
6. Define cloud migration and modernization approaches (re-host, re-platform, re-architect)
7. Architect solutions using GKE, Cloud Run, BigQuery, Cloud SQL, VPC, IAM, and related services
8. Ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements (security, performance, resilience, cost)
9. Review designs, code, and infrastructure for quality and best practices
10. Presales & Thought LeadershipSupport presales activities including solutioning, effort estimation, and proposal responses
11. Contribute to RFPs/RFIs, architecture decks, and client presentations
12. Provide technical leadership during bid pursuits and client demos
13. Contribute to cloud accelerators, reference architectures, and best practices
14. Governance, Security & OptimizationDefine IAM models, security controls, logging, monitoring, and compliance frameworks
15. Implement Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines
16. Drive cost optimization (FinOps) and operational excellence
17. Support audits, security reviews, and production readiness

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

1. Required8 years of IT experience with 3–5 years in cloud architecture/consulting roles
2. Strong hands-on expertise with Google Cloud Platform
3. Experience working in client-facing consulting engagements
4. In-depth knowledge of:
5. GCP Compute: Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Run
6. Data & Analytics: BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL
7. Networking & Security: VPC, IAM, Load Balancing, KMS
8. Strong experience with Kubernetes, containers, and microservices
9. Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
10. Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills
11. Preferred QualificationsGoogle Cloud Professional Cloud Architect certification
12. Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud environments
13. Exposure to regulated industries (Banking, Insurance, Healthcare, Government, Telecom)
14. Experience with DevSecOps, SRE, or FinOps practices

1. Soft SkillsStrategic thinker with a passion for innovation and measurable impact.
2. Hands-on leader who balances technical depth with team empowerment.
3. Strong collaborator, capable of influencing at all organizational levels.
4. Committed to building ethical and responsible AI systems.

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