Cloud Architect

Seneca Resources; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Resources seeks a senior Cloud Architect to design and implement Google Cloud solutions (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) within a Microservices/SOA framework. You will publish standards, roadmaps, and reference architectures, lead cloud adoption, and document solutions for stakeholders at all levels.

You must have 13+ years of IT experience with a degree or 17+ years without, plus active GCP certification and Public Trust eligibility. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 13+ years of IT experience with a degree or 17+ years without one.
• Active Public Trust eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and scaling Google Cloud solutions.
• Ability to integrate GCP with SaaS and on-premise platforms.
• Knowledge of AI trends applied to software delivery and IT standards.
• Strong enterprise infra knowledge: networking, compute, storage, and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Design & Architect cloud solutions (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) aligned with a Microservices/SOA framework.
• Define standards by publishing cloud policies, design patterns, and reference architectures.
• Lead cloud adoption, build roadmaps, and communicate strategies to stakeholders.
• Document solutions with descriptions, risk assessments, and mitigation plans.
• Govern architecture to meet security and enterprise standards.
• Enable teams by developing training materials and providing guidance.
• Manage vendors to ensure standard architectures are followed.
• Leverage AI to accelerate on-prem-to-GCP migration and automation.
• Automate tasks and integrate cloud services with on-prem and third-party platforms.
• Troubleshoot as an IT SWAT team member across design, development, and operations.

Skills

Cloud governance

Security & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GCP

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Experience: 13+ years with Bachelor’s OR 17+ years without degree

Clearance: Public Trust eligibility

Certification: Active GCP Certification is REQUIRED

Position Responsibilities

• Design & Architect - Build cloud solutions (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) aligned with a Microservices/SOA framework; produce implementation-ready documentation including bill of materials and cost estimates.
• Define Standards - Develop and publish cloud policies, design patterns, and reference architectures for consistent, repeatable solutions.
• Lead Cloud Adoption - Champion cultural change, build roadmaps, and communicate cloud strategies to stakeholders at all levels.
• Document Solutions - Prepare solution descriptions, technical approach, assumptions, risk assessments, and mitigation plans.
• Govern Architecture - Ensure all solutions comply with enterprise technology standards, security requirements, and industry best practices.
• Enable Teams - Identify skill gaps, develop training materials, and deliver technical guidance to engineers and management.
• Manage Vendors - Interface with vendors to ensure standard architectures are followed across projects.
• AI Integration - Leverage AI to accelerate on-prem-to-GCP migration and automate systems, applications, and workflows to improve efficiency and decision-making.
• Automate & Integrate - Automate complex tasks and integrate cloud services with on-premise and third-party platforms.
• Troubleshoot - Act as an IT SWAT team member for high-priority problem resolution across design, development, and operations.
• Communicate - Translate complex technical concepts for both technical teams and executive leadership; produce briefings, technical documentation, and architecture diagrams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and 13 years of IT experience or 17 years of IT experience without a degree.
• Must be eligible for a Position of Public Trust, including U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, five years of U.S. residency, and no more than six months of international travel in the past five years (excluding travel for U.S.-based work or Military Service).
• Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and scaling solutions on Google Cloud.
• Ability to integrate GCP with SaaS and on-premise platforms (Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, SAP, Linux, etc.).
• Current knowledge of AI and Industry trends, applied to modernize and accelerate software delivery practices (Agile, TDD, CI/CD) and enterprise IT standards.
• Strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure: networking, compute, storage, virtualization, high availability, and monitoring.

Preferred Qualifications

• Scripting/automation proficiency: Python, Shell, PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform, Chef, Puppet, or similar.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and Kafka deployment in production environments.
• Proficiency in Generative AI and prompt engineering.
• Knowledge of IT compliance frameworks (SOX, PCI) in cloud environments.
• Experience with ITSM/ticketing system integrations and workflow processes.
• Familiarity with monitoring-as-code practices and version control systems.

Additional Provisions for Agency Contractors

• Must pass all client-mandated clearance steps: drug screening, criminal background check, and credit check.
• The staffing agency is responsible for coordinating drug screening after résumé approval and interview completion. Delays in submitting results may impact the clearance timeline.
• Business-casual dress code required.

Key Skills

• Cloud governance, security & compliance

Some travel may be required.