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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 VPCsHybrid connectivityIPSEC VPNsCloud InterconnectIAM and identity integrationApply 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:GCPMicrosoft AzureOn-Premises InfrastructureSupport 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 AIData AnalyticsBigQueryContact Centre AIVideo AnalyticsEnabling 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 HierarchyOrganization PoliciesIAMShared VPCCloud DNSCloud NATCloud VPNCloud InterconnectSecurity Command CenterCloud Logging & Monitoring

Infrastructure as Code

Terraform (essential)Google Cloud Foundation ToolkitCloud Fabric FrameworkCI/CD automation

Networking

Enterprise networking principlesHybrid cloud networkingNetwork securityVPN architectureIdentity federation

Security

Zero Trust conceptsCloud security architectureIAM governanceSecurity posture managementRegulatory and compliance awareness

Multi-Cloud

Experience with:

AzureMicrosoft Entra ID / Azure ADHybrid cloud connectivityEnterprise identity management

Ideal Candidate Profile

Strong Fit

Senior GCP ArchitectCloud Infrastructure ArchitectGCP Network ArchitectCloud 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.

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