GCP Cloud Solution Architect

Job Description GCP Cloud ArchitectCloud Infrastructure & OperationsDeploy, manage, and operate scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).Migrate on-premises workloads to GCP, ensuring seamless data flow and secure handoff using Migrate for Compute Engine, Velostrata, or Transfer Appliance.Implement and control data movement using appropriate GCP services such as Cloud Storage, BigQuery, Pub/Sub, and Dataflow, aligned with compute, storage, and security needs.Select and recommend optimal GCP services based on business, compliance, and operational requirements.Adopt GCP operational best practices for performance, cost, and resiliency using Operations Suite (formerly Stackdriver).Estimate GCP usage costs and identify cost optimization and control mechanisms using Cost Management tools, Billing Reports, and Recommender API.Monitor, manage, and optimize GCP infrastructure and applications through Cloud Monitoring, Cloud Logging, and third-party tools.Ensure compliance with GCP security, governance, and industry regulations using Security Command Center, IAM, and Organization Policies.End-to-End GCP SupportManage multi-project GCP environments using Resource Hierarchy, Folders, and Organization Policies.Implement and configure continuous compliance and security monitoring with Security Command Center Premium.Set up and operate Cloud Armor, Chronicle, and Threat Intelligence for threat detection and ongoing security analysis.Ensure resource and configuration visibility, adherence to policies, and change tracking with Cloud Asset Inventory and Config Connector.Utilize Web Security Scanner and Security Health Analytics for vulnerability management and automated security assessments.Architect, configure, and maintain IAM roles, policies, and federations (e.g., SAML integrations with providers like Azure AD or Okta).Develop remediation workflows for non-compliant resources using Cloud Functions, Workflows, or Automation via Terraform.Automation and ObservabilityLeverage shell scripting (Bash, Python, Go) to automate GCP operations, routine tasks, and configuration management.Practice GitOps methodologies using Cloud Source Repositories, Cloud Build, and Terraform.Support containerized and orchestrated workloads using Docker, Kubernetes, and GCP services like GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine); administer advanced scaling with Horizontal Pod Autoscaler, KEDA, or Autopilot mode.Deploy, configure, and monitor solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, and Cloud Operations Suite.Maintain accurate, detailed documentation for infrastructure, automation, troubleshooting, and solutions.Infrastructure as CodeDevelop, manage, and optimize IaC using Terraform, Deployment Manager, or Pulumi; modularize and version template repositories to enforce consistency and reusability.Security and GovernanceImplement cloud security best practices using GCP-native security and compliance services.Design, review, and continuously improve secure GCP architectures utilizing multiple security layers including VPC Service Controls, IAM, Cloud Armor, and Confidential Computing.Respond to vulnerability findings, security alerts, and compliance deviations leveraging Security Command Center, Web Security Scanner, and Policy Intelligence.General SkillsStrong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and performance optimization capabilities.Advanced proficiency in Unix/Linux systems, networking, and workload management.Agile/Scrum mindset, rapid learning, and innovation; ability to propose end-to-end solutions and build POCs.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proven ability to collaborate with diverse technical teams.Desired SkillsQuick learner with strong R\&D and POC development orientation.Experience in Agile/Scrum-based project execution.Knowledge of enterprise observability practices, cloud cost management, and infrastructure optimization.