Our client is seeking a hands-on GCP Architect to help accelerate customer onboarding into Google Cloud by designing, automating, and governing scalable cloud landing zones. The role sits between architecture, cloud engineering, networking, security, and automation, supporting public sector and enterprise clients adopting GCP.

This is not a pure architecture or advisory role. The successful candidate will be expected to combine strategic cloud design with hands-on implementation and automation.

Key Responsibilities

GCP Landing Zone Design & Deployment

• Design and implement scalable GCP landing zones for enterprise and public sector customers.
• Build secure cloud foundations that support pilot, PoC, and production workloads.
• Ensure environments can scale without creating future technical debt.
• Develop reusable deployment patterns and templates.

Infrastructure Automation

• Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform.
• Extend and optimise Google Cloud Foundation Toolkit / Cloud Fabric templates.
• Create repeatable automation processes that reduce onboarding time for new customers.
• Drive continuous improvement of internal cloud deployment assets.

Networking & Security Architecture

• Design GCP networking architectures including:
• Shared VPCs
• Hybrid connectivity
• IPSEC VPNs
• Cloud Interconnect
• IAM and identity integration
• Apply Zero Trust principles where appropriate.
• Advise on Security Command Center (SCC) Standard vs Premium implementations.
• Ensure cloud environments follow security and compliance best practices.

Multi-Cloud Integration

• Design integrations between:
• GCP
• Microsoft Azure
• On-Premises Infrastructure
• Support organisations operating hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Integrate Azure AD / Entra ID identity models with GCP.

Customer Advisory & Architecture

• Engage directly with customers during onboarding and discovery workshops.
• Make architectural decisions and defend technical recommendations.
• Balance speed, security, scalability, and cost considerations.
• Support complex customer environments and cloud adoption journeys.

Typical Project Work

Enterprise GCP Adoption

• Large enterprises launching multiple GCP pilots simultaneously.
• Greenfield landing zone creation.
• Hybrid cloud architecture design.

Public Sector Cloud Transformation

• Government organisations moving into GCP for the first time.
• Secure cloud environments.
• Compliance-focused architectures.

AI & Data Platform Enablement

• Building cloud foundations for:
• Vertex AI
• Data Analytics
• BigQuery
• Contact Centre AI
• Video Analytics
• Enabling future AI and data workloads.

Storage & Data Modernisation

• Migrating large-scale video and data repositories to GCP.
• Designing cost-effective storage architectures.
• Preparing environments for AI-driven analytics.

Required Technical Skills

Google Cloud Platform

Strong experience across:

• Resource Hierarchy
• Organization Policies
• IAM
• Shared VPC
• Cloud DNS
• Cloud NAT
• Cloud VPN
• Cloud Interconnect
• Security Command Center
• Cloud Logging & Monitoring

Infrastructure as Code

• Terraform (essential)
• Google Cloud Foundation Toolkit
• Cloud Fabric Framework
• CI/CD automation

Networking

• Enterprise networking principles
• Hybrid cloud networking
• Network security
• VPN architecture
• Identity federation

Security

• Zero Trust concepts
• Cloud security architecture
• IAM governance
• Security posture management
• Regulatory and compliance awareness

Multi-Cloud

Experience with:

• Azure
• Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD
• Hybrid cloud connectivity
• Enterprise identity management

Ideal Candidate Profile

Strong Fit

• Senior GCP Architect
• Cloud Infrastructure Architect
• GCP Network Architect
• Cloud Security Architect with GCP expertise

Experience

• Multiple GCP landing zone implementations.
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale cloud adoption.
• Strong Terraform and automation background.
• Comfortable working directly with customers.
• Able to make architectural decisions independently.

Nice to Have

• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect Certification.
• Google Cloud Professional Network Engineer Certification.
• Experience supporting public sector clients.
• Knowledge of AI infrastructure and Vertex AI ecosystems.
• Exposure to Google Cloud Agentic AI and emerging AI networking/security capabilities.

Soft Skills

• Strong consulting mindset.
• Ability to engage with technical and executive stakeholders.
• Comfortable operating independently.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Pragmatic problem solver.
• Focus on automation and efficiency.

Work Environment

• Remote role.
• Primarily supporting US-based customers.
• Preference for US Citizens due to public sector engagements.
• Initial engagement expected to be 3-6 months with potential extension.
• Flexible workload depending on project demand and internal automation initiatives.

Summary

The ideal candidate is a hands-on GCP Architect who can design secure landing zones, automate deployments using Terraform, advise customers on networking and security decisions, and help build repeatable cloud onboarding capabilities that accelerate customer adoption of Google Cloud.