GCP Architect

Key Responsibilities :- Architect, design, and implement scalable and secure solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), ensuring alignment with business and technical requirements. - Provide end-to-end support for GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine) clusters - including setup, configuration, scaling, monitoring, and troubleshooting. - Manage L4 and L7 gateways (Load Balancers, Ingress Controllers, API Gateways) with expertise in deployment, routing, and issue resolution. Implement and manage TLS/mTLS configurations, certificate management, and secure communication protocols across environments. - Troubleshoot and resolve networking issues related to GCP and GKE, including VPCs, subnets, routing, firewall rules, and connectivity. - Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform and Helm charts for consistent and automated deployments. - Collaborate with development, DevOps, and SRE teams to optimize CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure workflows.- Implement monitoring, observability, and tracing solutions using tools like OpenTelemetry (OTEL), Splunk, and Keycloak for authentication and access control. - Lead and support cloud migration initiatives, ensuring minimal downtime, proper data migration, and security compliance. - Drive performance tuning, cost optimization, and capacity planning for GCP workloads. - Create and maintain detailed architecture diagrams, runbooks, and technical documentation.- Stay updated with the latest GCP technologies, DevOps practices, and containerization trends, -recommending relevant adoptions to enhance system efficiency. Required Skills and Experience :- 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and cloud architecture. - Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) - including Compute, Networking, IAM, and Cloud Storage. - Proven expertise in GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine) design, deployment, and maintenance. - Deep understanding of Layer 4 (TCP/UDP) and Layer 7 (HTTP/HTTPS) gateways and load balancers. - Strong knowledge of TLS/mTLS, SSL certificates, and encryption mechanisms. - Experience with network troubleshooting within GCP and GKE environments. - Hands-on experience with Terraform and Helm for IaC-based infrastructure automation.- Proficiency in DevOps tools and workflows, especially GitHub Actions, CI/CD pipelines, and container orchestration. - Familiarity with OTEL (OpenTelemetry), Splunk, and Keycloak for monitoring, observability, and security. - Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to handle complex technical issues. - Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with global, cross-functional teams. Preferred Qualifications :- GCP Professional Cloud Architect certification (highly preferred). - Experience with cloud migration projects, including lift-and-shift, modernization, and hybrid deployments. - Knowledge of multi-cloud environments and interoperability between AWS, Azure, and GCP. - Familiarity with security best practices and compliance frameworks (ISO, SOC, GDPR). - Experience with Kubernetes operators, service meshes (Istio/Linkerd), and container security tools (ref:hirist.tech)