Cloud Architect (GCP) Remote

NTT DATA North America; A distancia; MXN 1,570,000 - 2,095,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading technology services provider is seeking a Cloud Architect (GCP) to join their remote team in Toluca, Mexico. The role involves designing and implementing solutions using Google Cloud Platform while leading cloud transformation projects and collaborating with DevOps teams. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in cloud infrastructure and GCP technologies, along with strong skills in Terraform and Kubernetes. This position offers flexibility in working environment and opportunities for career growth.

Formación

• 8+ years of experience focused on Cloud Infrastructure and GCP.
• Strong knowledge of GCP technologies and hands-on with Terraform.
• Excellent communication skills and technical leadership ability.

Responsabilidades

• Design and implement GCP solutions across computing and security.
• Lead cloud transformation programs from assessment to execution.
• Collaborate with teams to modernize infrastructure and application services.

Conocimientos

GCP technologies

Terraform

Cloud computing

Python

UNIX shell scripting

Cloud security

DevOps

Kubernetes

ITIL knowledge

Educación

GCP Solution Architect Certification

CKA/CKAD Certification

Herramientas

Kubernetes (GKE)

Terraform Enterprise

Jenkins

Splunk

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Req ID: 351390

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Cloud Architect (GCP) Remote to join our team in Mexico, México (MX-MEX), Mexico (MX).

Role: Cloud Architect GCP & GKE (Fully Remote)

About NTT DATA: NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. We are a Global Top Employer with experts in more than 50 countries. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group.

Note: Wherever possible, we hire locally. Some roles may require in-office attendance based on client requirements. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information. For accessibility or accommodation requests, contact us at the provided channels.

Responsibilities

The description below reflects responsibilities and activities associated with the Cloud Architect GCP & GKE role. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Design, assess, and implement GCP solutions across compute, network, storage, identity, and security, including DR/business continuity, migration planning, cost optimization, and automation tooling (PowerShell, Terraform, Ansible).
• Lead large, complex cloud transformation programs: discovery, assessment, business case creation, design, build, migration planning and execution.
• Utilize industry-leading or native discovery, assessment, and migration tools; ensure security and compliance controls and data sovereignty.
• Develop cloud environment designs focused on GCP; produce architecture documents detailing the vision for infrastructure and platform services that support applications, databases, and testing teams.
• Collaborate with application architects and DevOps to modernize IaaS into PaaS; create DevOps-enabled delivery and operations models.
• Provide consultative support during production incidents; drive system reliability, availability, scale, and performance activities.
• Evangelize cloud automation and define standards for building and maintaining cloud platforms.
• Guide automation, configuration management (Chef/Puppet/Ansible), and scripting (bash, Python, etc.).
• Develop robust designs to meet customer requirements with scalability, availability, performance, and cost effectiveness using GCP offerings; deliver enterprise-level conceptual solutions and obtain stakeholder consensus.
• Create proof-of-concepts to demonstrate viability; interact with business representatives to gather requirements and define architectural solutions for GCP deployment.
• Provide GCP operations and deployment guidance throughout project lifecycles; monitor metrics and thresholds to trigger corrective actions.
• Support a DevOps approach, configure monitoring and logging for clusters, manage Kubernetes objects, and implement CI/CD pipelines in a globally distributed environment.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 8+ years of total experience with a focus on Cloud Infrastructure and Google Cloud Platform; GCP Solution Architect Certification and GKE experience are highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of GCP technologies: Compute Engine, Kubernetes (GKE), Cloud Storage/Filestore, VPC, Cloud DNS, Cloud Interconnect, Cloud VPN, firewall rules, Cloud IAM, Resource Manager, Cloud Billing, Cloud Console, Stackdriver, Cloud SQL/Spanner/Bigtable, Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, Anthos, and related tools.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform; able to write reusable Terraform modules; experience with Python and Unix shell scripting.
• Experience delivering large cloud transformations, including discovery, business case development, design, migration planning and execution.
• Familiarity with security, compliance controls, and data sovereignty considerations in cloud environments; knowledge of ITIL-based service delivery (ITIL certification desired).
• Solid understanding of IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS; ability to design multi-component cloud environments and interface with application, database, and testing teams.
• Experience with monitoring, reliability engineering, and performance optimization; knowledge of Splunk is a plus; experience with CI/CD tooling (Git, Artifactory, Jenkins, Docker registry) and Terraform Enterprise.
• GKE-related capabilities: monitoring/logging, Kubernetes object management, declarative/imperative API usage, secrets management, network/configuration, Terraform modules, and container deployment environments.
• CKA/CKAD certification is a plus; familiarity with Docker in orchestration contexts.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to work with global customers; strong technical leadership and ownership mindset; able to work in diverse time zones.

Certifications

GCP Solutions Architect & GKE certifications are relevant; additional CKAs are a plus.

Process / Quality / Security

• Knowledge of ITIL-based service delivery; ITIL certification is desired; security processes and quality controls knowledge.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication; strong technical leadership; ownership of technical issues; ability to engage stakeholders; flexible to learn and lead other cloud technologies; good reporting; capable of working as a team member or independent contributor; focused, results-oriented, and self-motivated.

EEO and Accessibility

NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available; contact channels are provided in the original posting. This notice contains standard EEO statements and pay transparency information as required.