Cloud Architect

CoSourcing Partners - Enterprise-AI and IT Services Company; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is looking for a Senior GCP Edge Technical Architect to spearhead the design and implementation of Google Distributed Cloud Edge environments. This role demands deep expertise in GCP architecture and DevOps practices, including Kubernetes and Terraform. The ideal candidate will guide teams in creating scalable and secure cloud solutions while ensuring high performance and compliance. This hybrid position is based in Chicago, IL, and local candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT infrastructure architecture, cloud engineering, or DevOps.
• Deep expertise in Google Distributed Cloud Edge (GDCE).
• Advanced knowledge of GCP services and architectural patterns.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement Google Distributed Cloud Edge solutions.
• Define best practices for Edge workloads and connectivity.
• Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters within Edge environments.

Skills

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services

Kubernetes administration

Terraform

Python scripting

Cloud security practices

Job description

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid – local candidates strongly preferred)

Employment Type: W2, Contract to Hire

Overview

Our client is seeking a Senior GCP Edge Technical Architect to lead the design, deployment, and optimization of Google Distributed Cloud Edge (GDCE) environments. This role requires deep expertise in GCP Edge architecture, implementation, and integration, with supporting experience in Kubernetes, Terraform, and cloud‑native automation. The successful candidate will serve as a strategic advisor and hands‑on engineer, ensuring secure, scalable, and resilient Edge deployments across the enterprise. Expertise with distributed / edge cloud architectures (Google Distributed Cloud, Anthos) is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and implement Google Distributed Cloud Edge solutions aligned to enterprise needs.
• Define best practices for Edge workloads, connectivity, and distributed architecture.
• Deploy, scale, and manage Kubernetes (GKE/Anthos) clusters within Edge environments.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform (advanced modules, remote state, workspaces).
• Implement secure authentication/authorization models (Cloud IAM, RBAC, Workload Identity Federation).
• Collaborate with client teams to design resilient solutions that meet performance, scalability, and compliance requirements.
• Provide hands‑on leadership in cloud‑native architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and platform observability.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years in IT infrastructure architecture, cloud engineering, or DevOps.
• Deep, hands‑on expertise with Google Distributed Cloud Edge (GDCE).
• Advanced knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services and architectural patterns.
• Strong Kubernetes/GKE administration experience within distributed environments.
• Proven ability to automate with Terraform at scale.
• Proficiency with Python scripting for infrastructure automation.
• Strong background in cloud security, including encryption, VPC design, and service account management.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Anthos on-prem and hybrid deployments.
• Familiarity with service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio).
• Expertise in monitoring/observability with Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenTelemetry.
• Strong client‑facing skills, with ability to lead technical discussions and mentor junior engineers.