GCP Cloud Architect Senior Manager

Role & responsibilities

1. Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Architecture

• Expert-level GCP Cloud Architecture

• Cloud Foundation Blueprints

• Resource Hierarchy Design (Organization, Folders, Projects)

• Organization Policies

• GCP Networking:

• VPC

• Cloud Interconnect

• Compute Services:

• Compute Engine

• GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine)

• Cloud Run

• Cloud Functions

• Storage & Databases:

• Cloud Storage

• Cloud SQL

• AlloyDB

• Spanner

• BigQuery

• Bigtable

• Google Cloud Operations Suite (Monitoring, Logging, Trace)

2. Cloud Security Architecture

• Zero Trust Architecture
• IAM Governance
• VPC Service Controls
• Security Command Center (SCC)
• Policy as Code
• Enterprise Security Frameworks

3. FinOps & Cost Optimization

• GCP Billing
• Recommender API
• Committed Use Discounts (CUD)
• Cost Governance
• Cloud Financial Management
• Chargeback & Showback Models
• Executive Cost Modeling

4. Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Platform Engineering

• Terraform (mandatory)
• Cloud Deployment Manager
• Config Connector
• Cloud Build
• Cloud Deploy
• DevSecOps Governance

5. Container & Cloud-Native Technologies

• Kubernetes
• GKE
• Microservices Architecture
• Serverless Architectures
• Anthos Config Management
• Platform Engineering Strategy

6. AI / Data Platform Expertise

• Vertex AI
• Gemini on GCP
• Google Agentspace
• BigQuery
• BigQuery ML
• AI-ready Landing Zones
• GPU/TPU Infrastructure Strategy
• Enterprise AI Architecture

7. Enterprise Architecture & Consulting Skills

• Cloud Architecture Strategy
• Target-State Architecture Design
• Enterprise Transformation Programs
• CTO/CIO Advisory
• Technology Roadmaps
• Executive Stakeholder Management
• Business Case Development

8. Observability

• Cloud Monitoring
• Cloud Logging
• Cloud Trace
• Datadog
• Dynatrace
• Enterprise Observability Frameworks

9. Experience Requirements

• 14+ years overall IT experience
• 6+ years leading cloud architecture strategy/advisory engagements
• Experience leading large-scale GCP transformation programs
• Experience with executive-level client engagement (CTO/CIO/CFO)
• Experience in RFPs, solutioning, pre-sales, and consulting leadership

10. Mandatory Certification Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect Certification

Mandatory skills:GCP Architecture, Cloud Foundation, Resource Hierarchy, Terraform, Kubernetes/GKE, IAM, Security Command Center, VPC Service Controls, FinOps, BigQuery, Vertex AI, Gemini, Google Agentspace, Cloud Operations Suite, Executive Consulting, Cloud Strategy, Cloud Transformation, CTO/CIO Advisory, DevSecOps, Datadog, Dynatrace, Anthos.

Preferred candidate profile