Google Cloud Architect / Lead Platform Engineer

NCS; Sydney; In loco; AUD 180.000 - 260.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

NCS Australia is seeking a Senior Google Cloud Architect & Lead Platform Engineer to design, secure and build enterprise-scale GCP solutions, focusing on landing zones, IaC, and governance. You will own architecture blueprints and collaborate with security and engineering teams.

This role demands hands-on, end-to-end delivery across GKE, Cloud Run, GCVE, and CI/CD pipelines, with strong emphasis on zero-trust, security review processes and production-grade Terraform modules.

Competenze

• Senior GCP Architecture Leadership: proven Senior/Staff Cloud Architect or Principal Platform Engineer
• Hands-on engineering rigor: balance high-level design with deep execution in Terraform and networks
• Security-first mindset: zero-trust, IAM, KMS/Secret Manager, Workload Identity
• Advanced IaC & automation: Terraform modular architecture/state management, GitOps, scripting
• Technical documentation: create clear solution design docs and diagrams
• Google Cloud Certifications: Professional Cloud Architect/DevOps/Security required

Mansioni

• Component Solution Architecture & Blueprints: own ~15 platform solutions end-to-end
• Enterprise Security & Zero-Trust Governance: work with security architects to enforce standards
• Hands-on Core Platform Build: design and provision GCP foundations (GKE, Cloud Run, GCVE)
• Advanced Infrastructure-as-Code: develop Terraform modules with GitOps
• Modern CI/CD & Platform Automation: build/release workflows with GitHub Actions, Cloud Build/Deploy
• Observability & Service Mesh: implement telemetry and monitoring across GKE/GCP workloads

Conoscenze

GCP Architecture Leadership

Security-First Mindset

Advanced IaC & Automation

Technical Documentation

Professional Cloud Architect

Hands-on Engineering Rigor

Strumenti

Terraform

GitHub Actions

GKE

Cloud Run

Compute Engine

Descrizione del lavoro

• Full-time
• Department: ACE

Company Description

At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and willingness to challenge traditional thinking set us apart. Our team brings this belief to life by partnering with our clients and communities to make tomorrow together.

We are committed to creating an environment that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work. Our diverse team is empowered to make a meaningful impact with curiosity, creativity and resilience to shape better outcomes. Join us and accept the challenge of creating a better tomorrow.

Job Description

NCS Google Cloud Solutions Group is expanding its enterprise cloud transformation capabilities. As a Google Cloud Architect & Lead Platform Engineer, you will operate at the intersection of enterprise architecture, zero-trust security governance, and deep, hands-on platform engineering.

We are seeking a high-caliber technical authority to take end-to-end ownership of designing, securing, and building ~15 core platform component solutions ahead of our major January go-live.

This is not a purely advisory role, nor is it a standard operational DevOps position. You will act as a primary technical SME—defining architectural blueprints, establishing landing zones, writing modular Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform), and steering solutions through complex enterprise security reviews alongside principal engineers.

Key Responsibilities & Focus Areas

Component Solution Architecture & Blueprints: Take end-to-end ownership for designing, documenting, and building ~15 enterprise-grade platform component solutions (e.g., secrets management, Workload Identity Federation, custom landing zones, and advanced CI/CD pipelines).

Enterprise Security & Zero-Trust Governance: Partner directly with enterprise security architects to incorporate threat-modeling feedback, enforce secure-by-default standards, and successfully guide architecture through formal governance controls.

Hands-on Core Platform Build: Design and provision resilient, scalable GCP foundations leveraging GKE, Cloud Run, Google Cloud VMware Engine (GCVE), Compute Engine, and enterprise VPC topologies.

Advanced Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC): Architect and deploy production-ready Terraform modules using GitOps methodologies, Cloud Foundation Fabric patterns, and automated delivery frameworks.

Modern CI/CD & Platform Automation: Design robust, automated build/release workflows using GitHub Actions, Cloud Build, Cloud Deploy, and custom Python/Bash automation.

Observability & Service Mesh: Implement comprehensive telemetry, auditability, and operational visibility across GKE and GCP workloads (utilizing OpenTelemetry, New Relic, and service mesh architectures).

Qualifications

Senior GCP Architecture Leadership: Demonstrated track record acting as a Senior/Staff Cloud Architect or Principal Platform Engineer leading enterprise-scale GCP implementations.

Hands-on Engineering Rigor: Proven ability to balance high-level architectural design with deep execution—writing production-grade Terraform, configuring network topologies, and debugging complex platform pipelines.

Security-First Mindset: Expertise in zero-trust architecture, GCP IAM policies, KMS/Secret Manager, Workload Identity, and enterprise network security controls.

Advanced IaC & Automation: Mastery of Terraform (modular architecture/state management), GitOps, GitHub Actions, and scripting (Python/Bash).

Technical Documentation & Artifacts: Ability to produce clear, structured solution design documents (SDDs) and architectural diagrams that bridge strategic vision with hands-on squad delivery.

Google Cloud Certifications: Professional Google Cloud Certification required (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer, or Professional Cloud Security Engineer).

Additional Information

Why NCS?

This is a place for people who like to get stuck in, bring ideas to life and make things happen. You'll work alongside experienced people who care about what they do, contribute to meaningful work and have the support to keep learning and grow your career. Whether you want to deepen your expertise, explore something new or take your career in a different direction, there's room to make it your own. We value Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership and Unity - bringing curiosity, collaboration and accountability to the way we work with our clients and each other.

Ready to make extraordinary happen?

We'd love to hear from you.

We celebrate diversity and inclusion

We value different perspectives, experiences and strengths our people bring. We're committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to contribute, grow and succeed, and to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Applicants will need valid Australian work rights and may be required to undergo relevant background, probity and police checks.

Agencies: NCS accepts candidate submissions only from agencies on our preferred supplier panel through the NCS Agency Portal.