Google Cloud Architect

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

Job summary

A UK-based technology firm is seeking a Cloud Architect to design and deliver secure architectures within Google Cloud Platform. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with GCP and a strong background in Infrastructure as Code, automation, and compliance in regulated environments. Strong communication skills are essential for this role, where collaboration with various teams is key to success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cloud Architect or Senior Cloud Engineer specializing in Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong engineering background with deep understanding of IaC and automation.
• Confident working in regulated or classified environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver secure, scalable architectures in GCP.
• Collaborate with teams for seamless integration from design to delivery.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor teams in cloud engineering.

Skills

Cloud Architecture

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Networking

CI / CD Pipelines

Containers (GKE/Kubernetes)

Security Compliance

Technical Communication

Tools

Terraform

Deployment Manager

Job description

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 / CD pipelines.

Expertise in networking, IAM, containerisation (GKE / Kubernetes), and secure systems design.

Confident working within highly regulated or classified environments where reliability and compliance are paramount.

Strong communicator — able to bridge technical and non‑technical stakeholders effectively.

Desirables

Prior experience working on government classified systems or within secure data centre environments.

Experience of configuring and using AI technologies within cloud environments, including GCP AI technologies.

Familiarity with NCSC guidance, UK Government cloud policies, or cross‑domain architectures.

Knowledge of multi‑cloud integrations, edge computing, and data sovereignty requirements.

NB : The ideal applicant will hold a minimum of SC level vetting and be willing to undertake DV level vetting.