GCP Cloud Architect

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We are an IT Solutions Integrator/Consulting Firm helping our clients hire the right professional for an exciting long term project. Here are a few details.

Requirements

• Design, build, and maintain cloud infrastructure using native cloud tools for backup, patching, monitoring, and security compliance.
  
• Continuously seek opportunities to enhance cloud service offerings and support the cloud services platform.
  
• Monitor and manage multiple cloud solutions to meet project requirements.
  
• Address incidents and service health issues in accordance with service level agreements.
  
• Collaborate with a Cloud Engineering team using Agile methods like Kanban to track work items.
  
• Advocate for cloud-native solutions and patterns to improve platform and project outcomes.
  
• Develop and deploy infrastructure as code following best practices.
  
• Use CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps to create pipelines for building and releasing infrastructure.
  
• Maintain documentation for standard operating procedures and knowledge base articles.
  
• Participate in a 24x7 on-call rota.
  

Personal Characteristics:

• Ability to become a trusted advisor to clients.
  
• Passionate about technology.
  
• Eager to learn and continuously develop.
  
• Effective communicator in both verbal and written forms for technical and consultative audiences.
  
• Meticulous attention to detail.
  
• Strong problem-solving skills and critical thinking.
  
• Capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
  

Professional Experience:

Essential:

• Extensive experience building and deploying solutions in GCP using infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, Google Cloud Deployment Manager).
  
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines (preferably with Azure DevOps).
  
• Proven skills in scripting or programming for automation (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
  
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools for cloud environments.
  
• Deep knowledge of networking, troubleshooting, and configuration.
  
• Strong understanding of cloud security best practices, including identity and access management, network security, encryption, and incident response.
  
• Familiarity with Agile principles (e.g., Kanban and SCRUM).
  
• Operational experience supporting cloud environments.
  
• At least one cloud certification (e.g., Associate Cloud Engineer).
  

Desirable:

• Additional cloud architect or developer certification (e.g., GCP).
  
• Experience with microservices and container-based systems (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  
• ITIL experience.
  
• SCRUM/Agile certification.
  
• Experience with other cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
  
• Knowledge of cloud cost optimization and governance.
  

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