GCP Cloud Architect

Job Title: GCP Cloud Architect

Location: Houston, TX/Juno Beach, FL

Duration: 12 months

We are seeking an experienced Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Cloud Architect to design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in GCP services, cloud architecture, and migration strategies, along with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Required Skills & Qualifications

8+ years of experience in IT, with 3+ years in cloud architecture

Strong hands-on experience with core GCP services:

Compute: Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Cloud Run

Storage: Cloud Storage, Persistent Disks

Databases: BigQuery, Cloud SQL, Firestore

Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)

Strong knowledge of networking (VPC, load balancing, DNS, VPN, Interconnect)

Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Cloud Build)

Proficiency in at least one programming/scripting language (Python, Java, or Go)

Understanding of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

Familiarity with monitoring tools (Cloud Monitoring, Prometheus, Grafana)

Key Responsibilities

Design and architect scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Lead cloud migration strategies (lift-and-shift, re-platforming, modernization)

Define cloud architecture standards, governance, and best practices

Collaborate with DevOps, engineering, and security teams to implement CI/CD pipelines

Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and performance optimization

Implement security best practices including IAM, encryption, and compliance frameworks

Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud infrastructure and applications

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams

Stay updated with emerging GCP services and cloud trends