Google Cloud Foundation Engineer

Xintas; Antwerpen; Sur place; EUR 85 000 - 125 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Xintas is seeking a hands-on Cloud Architect to design and implement a Google Cloud Foundation MVP aligned with enterprise governance, IAM and security requirements. The role focuses on architecture, implementation or a mix, and includes migrating existing use cases and establishing cost-tracking and operational processes.

You will define a future-proof foundation enabling Google Gemini adoption, ensure networking and security controls integrate with existing platforms, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Google Cloud Platform in enterprise environments.
• Experience designing and implementing cloud foundations or landing zones.
• Strong knowledge of IAM, security, networking and cloud governance.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code.

Responsabilités

• Implement an enterprise-wide Google Cloud architecture aligned with guidelines, standards and policies.
• Define a future-proof cloud foundation with first use-case enabling Gemini adoption.
• Provide guidance on governance, security and operational models.
• Design and implement IAM architectures, RBAC and Federation.
• Implement logging, monitoring and observability; integrate with SIEM.
• Define cost tracking, showback/chargeback and cloud lifecycle processes.

Connaissances

Enterprise cloud architecture

Governance & security

IAM design

Infrastructure as Code

Outils

Terraform

Python

Google Cloud Platform

Networking

Description du poste

Our client is planning on building a Google Cloud Foundation MVP with as first use case, to enable the use of Google Gemini alongside existing AI platforms such as Microsoft Foundry and AWS Bedrock.

The assignment includes establishing a future-proof Google Cloud Foundation, as well as migrating existing use cases.

In the longer term, the platform should evolve into an enterprise-ready solution that enables future DevOps teams to be onboarded efficiently while adhering to the internal standards, policies and governance requirements.

Role

You will play a key role in designing and/or implementing a Google Cloud Foundation that meets the enterprise architecture, security and governance requirements.

Depending on your profile, the focus may be on architecture, implementation, or a combination of both.

List of Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Implement an enterprise-wide Google Cloud architecture aligned with the guidelines, standards and policies.
• Define a future-proof cloud foundation with as first use-case, enabling the adoption of Google Gemini across the organization.
• Provide guidance on governance, security and operational models.

Security & Governance

Develop & implement a threat model.

Design security controls and integrate them with existing security processes.

Share knowledge & implement governance standards covering:

• Encryption
• Access management
• Compliance requirements

Identity & Access Management

• Design and implement IAM architectures.
• RBAC model
• Federated Identity
• Least Privilege Access principles

Operations & Monitoring

• Implement logging, monitoring and observability capabilities.
• Integrate with existing SIEM platforms.
• Define & implement operational processes for incident management and platform operations.
• Define & implement an engagement model with Google similar to the current operating model used with AWS and Azure.
• Establish cost tracking, showback/chargeback and cost management processes.
• Advise on cloud governance and lifecycle management.

Networking

• Design and implement Google Cloud networking architectures.

Implementation

• Automate platform components using Infrastructure as Code.
• Implement foundational services and security controls.
• Support the migration of existing workloads to the new platform.

Ideal Profile

Must-Have

• Proven experience with Google Cloud Platform in enterprise environments.
• Experience designing and implementing cloud foundations or landing zones.
• Strong knowledge of IAM, security, networking and cloud governance.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code.

Technical Skills

• Terraform
• Python

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with AI platforms such as Google Gemini, Microsoft Foundry or AWS Bedrock.
• Experience in regulated industries or financial institutions.
• Understanding of FinOps practices.

Desired Profile

• Hands-on implementation profile.
• Strong expertise in Terraform, Google Cloud services and automation.
• Experience operationalizing enterprise cloud platforms.

Expected Outcomes

• A working Google Cloud Foundation MVP for Gemini.
• Migration of existing use cases.
• An enterprise-ready foundation supporting future DevOps team onboarding.
• Governance, security, IAM and operational models aligned with the internal standards.
• A scalable and future-proof Google Cloud environment.