GCP Solution Architect

Req ID: NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.We are currently seeking a GCP Solution Architect to join our team in Hyderabad, Telangana (IN-TG), India (IN).Job Description:Primary Skill: Cloud-Infrastructure-Google Cloud Platform Minimum work experience: 8+ yrsTotal Experience: 8+ YearsMust have GCP Solution Architect Certification  & GKE Mandatory Skills:Technical Qualification/ Knowledge:Expertise in assessment, designing and implementing GCP solutions including aspects like compute, network, storage, identity, security , DR/business continuity strategy, migration , templates , cost optimization, PowerShell ,Terraforms, Ansible etc.. Must have GCP Solution Architect CertificationShould have prior experience in executing large complex cloud transformation programs including discovery, assessment , business case creation , design , build , migration planning and migration executionShould have prior experience in using industry leading or native discovery, assessment and migration toolsGood knowledge on the cloud technology, different patterns, deployment methods, compatibility of the applicationsGood knowledge on the GCP technologies and associated components and variationsAnthos Application PlatformCompute Engine , Compute Engine Managed Instance Groups , KubernetesCloud Storage , Cloud Storage for Firebase , Persistant Disk , Local SSD , Filestore , Transfer ServiceVirtual Private Network (VPC), Cloud DNS , Cloud Interconnect , Cloud VPN Gateway , Network Load Balancing , Global load balancing , Firewall rules , Cloud ArmorCloud IAM , Resource Manager , Multi-factor Authentication , Cloud KMSCloud Billing , Cloud Console , StackdriverCloud SQL, Cloud Spanner SQL, Cloud BigtableCloud Run Container services, Kubernetes Engine (GKE) , Anthos Service Mesh , Cloud Functions , PowerShell on GCPSolid understanding and experience in cloud computing based services architecture, technical design and implementations including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.Design of clients Cloud environments with a focus on mainly on GCP and demonstrate Technical Cloud Architectural knowledge.Playing a vital role in the design of production, staging, QA and development Cloud Infrastructures running in 24x7 environments.Delivery of customer Cloud Strategies, aligned with customers business objectives and with a focus on Cloud Migrations and DR strategiesNurture Cloud computing expertise internally and externally to drive Cloud AdoptionShould have a deep understanding of IaaS and PaaS services offered on cloud platforms and understand how to use them together to build complex solutions.Ensure that all cloud solutions follow security and compliance controls, including data sovereignty.Deliver cloud platform architecture documents detailing the vision for how GCP infrastructure and platform services support the overall application architecture, interaction with application, database and testing teams for providing a holistic view to the customer.Collaborate with application architects and DevOps to modernize infrastructure as a service (IaaS) applications to Platform as a Service (PaaS)Create solutions that support a DevOps approach for delivery and operations of servicesInteract with and advise business representatives of the application regarding functional and non-functional requirementsCreate proof-of-concepts to demonstrate viability of solutions under considerationDevelop enterprise level conceptual solutions and sponsor consensus/approval for global applications.Have a working knowledge of other architecture disciplines including application, database, infrastructure, and enterprise architecture.Identify and implement best practices, tools and standardsProvide consultative support to the DevOps team for production incidentsDrive and support system reliability, availability, scale, and performance activitiesEvangelizes cloud automation and be a thought leader and expert defining standards for building and maintaining cloud platforms.Knowledgeable about Configuration management such as Chef/Puppet/Ansible.Automation skills using CLI scripting in any language (bash, perl, python, ruby, etc)Ability to develop a robust design to meet customer business requirement with scalability, availability, performance and cost effectiveness using GCP offeringsAbility to identify and gather requirements to define an architectural solution which can be successfully built and operate on GCPAbility to conclude high level and low level design for the GCP platform which may also include data center design as necessaryCapabilities to provide GCP operations and deployment guidance and best practices throughout the lifecycle of a projectUnderstanding the significance of the different metrics for monitoring, their threshold values and should be able to take necessary corrective measures based on the thresholdsKnowledge on automation to reduce the number of incidents or the repetitive incidents are preferredGood knowledge on the cloud center operation, monitoring tools, backup solutionGKE• Set up monitoring and logging to troubleshoot a cluster, or debug a containerized application.• Manage Kubernetes Objects• Declarative and imperative paradigms for interacting with the Kubernetes API.• Managing Secrets• Managing confidential settings data using Secrets.• Configure load balancing, port forwarding, or setup firewall or DNS configurations to access applications in a cluster.·       Configure networking for your cluster.·       Hands-on experience with terraform. Ability to write reusable terraform modules.·       Hands-on Python and Unix shell scripting is required.·       understanding of CI/CD Pipelines in a globally distributed environment using Git, Artifactory, Jenkins, Docker registry.·       Experience with GCP Services and writing cloud functions.·       Hands-on experience deploying and managing Kubernetes infrastructure with Terraform Enterprise. Ability to write reusable terraform modules.·       Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) and/or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) is a plus·       Experience using Docker within container orchestration platforms such as GKE.·       Knowledge of setting up splunk·       Knowledge of Spark in GKECertification: GCP solution architect & GKEProcess/ Quality Knowledge:Must have clear knowledge on ITIL based service deliveryITIL certification is desiredKnowledge on qualityKnowledge on security processesAbout NTT DATANTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at NTT DATA endeavors to make  accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at  This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. 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