Consultant

GCP Architect – Google Cloud Platform Expert/SME
Job Overview
The GCP Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-grade cloud solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role requires close collaboration with clients and internal teams to deliver scalable, secure, and cost-efficient architectures that align with business goals.

Key Responsibilities
1. GCP Expertise & SME Role
•     Deep knowledge of GCP services: Compute Engine, App Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Storage, BigQuery
•     Strong understanding of GCP architecture, design patterns, and best practices
•     Familiarity with Oracle Cloud Platform (advantageous)
2. Cloud Architecture Implementation
•     Define and execute cloud architecture strategies and roadmaps
•     Design scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant GCP solutions
•     Evaluate and recommend appropriate GCP services and technologies
•     Develop and maintain architectural diagrams and documentation
3. Cloud Migration & Modernization
•     Create and implement comprehensive migration plans
•     Refactor and modernize applications for cloud-native performance
•     Identify and mitigate migration risks
4. Infrastructure Management
•     Provision and manage GCP resources using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, Deployment Manager)
•     Monitor and maintain infrastructure health and performance
•     Implement cost optimization strategies
•     Configure monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions
5. Networking
•     Expertise in VPCs, subnets, firewalls, VPNs, load balancers
•     Strong grasp of network security and connectivity
•     Hands-on experience in multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud networking
6. Programming & Scripting
•     Proficiency in Python, Java, or Go
•     Scripting expertise in Bash, PowerShell
7. Security
•     Strong knowledge of cloud security principles and compliance
•     Experience with Google Cloud SCC, IAM, GCDS, encryption, Cloud KMS
•     Familiarity with SIEM tools (Splunk)
8. Data Management
•     Expertise in SQL/NoSQL databases, data warehousing, and big data
•     Hands-on with BigQuery, Cloud SQL, Cloud Spanner
9. Monitoring & Optimization
•     Proficiency in Stackdriver (Cloud Monitoring & Logging)
•     Skilled in performance tuning, cost optimization, and security hardening

Preferred Skills
•     Experience with Kubernetes and containerization
•     Knowledge of hybrid-cloud solutions
•     Strong problem-solving and communication abilities

Required Skills & Experience
•     Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
•     Google Professional Cloud Architect/Specialist Certification (preferred)
•     5–7 years of experience in cloud architecture design and implementation
•     Hands-on expertise with GCP services and DevOps practices
•     Strong background in automation (Terraform, Deployment Manager)