Google Cloud Architect

SUMMER-BROWNING ASSOCIATES LIMITED; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in the City Of London seeks an experienced Google Cloud Architect for a 12-month contract. You will design and deliver secure architectures in Google Cloud, collaborate with engineering and security teams, and implement Infrastructure as Code. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform and automation tools, ensuring compliance with government frameworks.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cloud Architect or Senior Cloud Engineer.
• Practical knowledge of Google Cloud and Google Distributed Cloud.
• Experience in disconnected environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver architectures in Google Cloud.
• Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and security teams.
• Implement automation and Infrastructure as Code.

Skills

Google Cloud Platform

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Automation

Google Distributed Cloud (GDC)

DevOps

Tools

Terraform

Deployment Manager

Job description

Summer-Browning Associates are currently supporting a Central Government client, who have a requirement for a Google Cloud Architect on an initial 12 month contract.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing and delivering secure, scalable, and resilient architectures in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) environments.
• Working within disconnected environments on data-severing solutions.
• Collaborating closely with engineering, DevOps, and security teams to ensure seamless integration from design through delivery.
• Implementing automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for repeatable, auditable deployments.
• Providing technical leadership and mentorship, helping teams adopt best practice across cloud engineering and DevSecOps.
• Aligning designs with government security frameworks and enterprise architecture principles.
• Supporting ongoing system optimisation and capability development over the lifespan of the programme.

What You'll Bring

• Proven hands-on experience as a Cloud Architect or Senior Cloud Engineer specialising in Google Cloud Platform.
• Practical knowledge of Google Distributed Cloud (GDC),
• Experience working in environments without direct internet connectivity.

Strong engineering background with deep understanding of IaC (Terraform, Deployment Manager), automation, and CI / ...