GCP Architect in London

Energy Jobline ZR; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A company in the energy sector is seeking an experienced Google Cloud Architect to design and deliver innovative cloud solutions. This position offers a competitive salary between £65,000 and £75,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package and hybrid working options. Candidates must hold active SC security clearance and have significant experience with Google Cloud technologies.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days' annual leave

Private medical insurance

Ongoing training support

Qualifications

• Must hold active SC security clearance.
• Professional-level Google Cloud certification required.
• Proven experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of Google Cloud solutions for enterprise programmes.
• Define cloud architectures and standards.
• Deploy secure cloud environments leveraging GCP services.

Skills

Active SC Security Clearance

Google Cloud certification

Google Cloud Platform experience

Cloud infrastructure architecture

Terraform

Scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Cloud security principles

Leadership in technical teams

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Job Description

£65,000 to 75,000 GBP

Bonus

Hybrid Working

Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom | Type: Permanent

Google Cloud Architect

Location: Multiple UK Locations (Hybrid)

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 + benefits

Clearance: Must hold active SC security clearance (applications without this cannot be considered)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Google Cloud Architect to design and deliver secure, scalable, and innovative cloud solutions. This role involves leading technical design, architecture, and delivery of Google Cloud-based platforms across enterprise environments. You'll play a key part in shaping cloud strategy, guiding implementation, and ensuring that solutions meet both technical and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and delivery of Google Cloud solutions for enterprise-scale programmes.
• Define and document cloud architectures, reference models, and design standards.
• Deploy and operate secure cloud environments leveraging Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to small delivery teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align architecture with business and security requirements.
• Drive best practices around cloud governance, automation, and security.

Skills & Experience

• Active SC Security Clearance
• Professional-level Google Cloud certification required.
• Proven experience with Google Cloud Platform (Compute Engine, App Engine, GKE, Cloud Storage, IAM, VPC, etc.).
• Strong background in cloud infrastructure architecture, networking, and security.
• Hands‑on experience creating architecture diagrams, design specifications, and operational documentation.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and CI/CD automation.
• Scripting skills (e.g. Python, Bash, PowerShell) for cloud automation and DevOps processes.
• Solid understanding of cloud security principles, encryption, and access management.
• Experience leading small technical teams and delivering successful cloud transformation projects.

Desirable

• Experience with multi‑cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or hybrid).
• Familiarity with site reliability engineering (SRE) and production systems operations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary between £65,000 and £75,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
• 25 days' annual leave (plus additional charitable leave).
• Private medical insurance and flexible working arrangements.
• Ongoing training and certification support in Google Cloud technologies.

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