Google Cloud Architect

Our client is looking for an experienced cloud specialist to help build and further develop a secure and scalable Google Cloud environment. The platform will support current AI use cases, including Google Gemini, while also providing a solid foundation for future growth and the onboarding of new DevOps teams.

The role combines architecture and hands-on implementation. Depending on your experience, you will be involved in areas such as cloud architecture, security, governance, networking, operations and automation.

Responsibilities

• Design an enterprise-wide Google Cloud architecture in line with internal standards, guidelines and policies.
• Set up a solid cloud foundation, with Google Gemini as one of the first use cases.
• Define architecture principles and design patterns that can be reused when onboarding future DevOps teams.
• Help define the governance, security and operational approach for the platform.
• Develop threat models and establish standards around encryption, access management, compliance and security policies.
• Design and implement security controls and connect these with existing security processes.
• Set up IAM solutions, including RBAC, federated identity and least-privilege access.
• Implement logging, monitoring and observability, including integration with existing SIEM platforms.
• Define and improve operational processes around incident management and platform operations.
• Set up cloud management and FinOps processes, including cost tracking and showback/chargeback models.
• Advise on cloud governance and lifecycle management.
• Design and implement Google Cloud networking solutions.
• Automate infrastructure and platform components using Infrastructure as Code.
• Implement the necessary foundational services and security controls.
• Support the migration of existing workloads to the new Google Cloud platform.

Technical Skills

• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Terraform
• Python

Profile

We are looking for someone with a strong background in enterprise architecture who is comfortable designing and explaining enterprise-grade cloud solutions. You have a good understanding of security, governance and operations, but are also able to get involved in the implementation and guide delivery teams along the way.

• Solid experience with Google Cloud Platform in an enterprise environment.
• Experience building cloud foundations or landing zones.
• Strong knowledge of IAM, cloud security, networking and governance.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code.
• Comfortable working across both architecture and implementation.
• Able to support and guide technical delivery teams.

Practical Information

• Experience with AI platforms such as Google Gemini, Microsoft Foundry or AWS Bedrock is a plus.
• Experience in a regulated environment or financial institution is a plus.
• Knowledge of FinOps practices is a plus.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Long-term consulting opportunity.

Contactperson & Reference

• Reference #: INW28245
• Jeroen Van Hoecke
• [email protected]