Cloud Infrastructure Architect - Remote / Telecommute

Cynet systems Inc; Toronto; Remote; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent cloud solutions provider in Toronto is seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to design end-to-end cloud infrastructure solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Google Cloud Platform and a strong background in IT infrastructure. Responsibilities include leading modernization projects and collaborating with diverse teams. A Bachelor's degree and significant experience are required, along with a Google Professional Cloud Architect certification.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure or cloud architecture roles.
• 5+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering focused on GCP.
• Experience with hybrid cloud deployments and data center migrations.

Responsibilities

• Architect cloud infrastructure solutions for retail and telecom environments.
• Lead infrastructure modernization projects migrating workloads to GCP.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on architecture needs.

Skills

GCP services knowledge

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Scripting skills (Python, Bash, Go)

Networking concepts

Problem-solving skills

DevOps methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Terraform

GCP Operations Suite

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

Job Description:

• Architect end-to-end cloud infrastructure solutions tailored to large-scale retail and telecom environments.
• Lead infrastructure modernization projects, migrating compute, storage, and network workloads to GCP.
• Design hybrid and multi-cloud architectures ensuring scalability, availability, and cost-efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including network engineers, security architects, and application developers.
• Establish infrastructure standards and reference architectures for retail stores, data centers, and telco networks.
• Engage directly with enterprise clients, leading technical workshops and architecture reviews.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, a related quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure or cloud architecture roles, including experience with different industry verticals (Example - retail and/or telecom systems).
• 5+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering, with a strong focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with core GCP services (e.g., Compute Engine, GKE, GCVE, VPC, Cloud Storage, Cloud IAM, Cloud DNS, Cloud Load Balancing).
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, especially Terraform.
• Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, Bash, Go).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., GCP Operations Suite, Prometheus, Grafana).
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Experience with hybrid cloud deployments, data center migrations, and networking topologies.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security and governance practices within regulated environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Google Professional Cloud Architect certification – mandatory (AWS/Azure is a plus).
• Strong stakeholder management and consulting experience with enterprise customers.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.