GCP Cloud Architect

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 cloudnative 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 oncall 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 problemsolving skills and critical thinking.
  
• Capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
  

Work Environment:

• Location: Regional with options for remote work and occasional travel as needed.
  
• Work Pattern: Full Time
  
• At our organization we believe the impact we create is more important than the hours spent at a desk. We support agile working methods both formal and informal to maximize impact for our people and clients. Discuss with your recruiter the working pattern that suits you best.
  

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 containerbased 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.
  

Benefits