Cloud Engineer

SZNS Solutions; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid work environment

Collaboration opportunities

Continuous learning and development

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in Reston, Virginia, is seeking a Cloud Solutions Architect to design and implement cloud services tailored to enterprise and government needs. This role requires extensive experience with Google Cloud Platform and scripting skills. The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong strategic thinking and communication abilities to influence stakeholders. They will build scalable solutions, manage deployments, and ensure compliance while promoting innovation and cost optimization. A hybrid work environment is offered, along with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cloud technology, demonstrating progression into architectural design.
• Deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Active Google Cloud certifications, or willingness to obtain within one month.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of scalable Google Cloud Platform (GCP) solutions.
• Design secure and resilient network topologies for mission-critical systems.
• Create and deploy effective Agentic capabilities and workflows.

Skills

Experience in cloud technology

Scripting languages (Python, Bash)

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform

Container orchestration (Kubernetes)

Strategic thinking and communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Terraform

Kubernetes

Job description

Role Summary

The Cloud Solutions Architect is the visionary planner for large-scale enterprise and government cloud initiatives, creating the blueprints that align with our clients' business goals. Ultimately, you will serve as the trusted advisor for enterprise and government clients’ next generation cloud and AI initiatives. While you will lead the design, you remain a "builder at core," capable of initiating the integration and testing of your own architectural visions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Plan Cloud-Native Solutions: Lead the design of scalable Google Cloud Platform (GCP) solutions while satisfying stringent compliance standards
• Networking Topologies: Design secure, resilient, and scalable network topologies and strategies for VPC design, subnet routing, and disaster recovery for mission-critical systems
• Cloud Deployments and Integrations: Design, optimize, or develop solutions using the appropriate cloud services and how they integrate with 3rd party systems
• Team Leadership & Collaboration: Translate business needs from client leadership (e.g., CIO/CTO) and other stakeholders into technical requirements for implementation. Work closely with engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and optimal deployments
• Agentic Workflows: Create and deploy effective, efficient, and safe Agentic capabilities and workflows
• Innovation: Stay ahead of industry trends, introducing new technologies and tools that can improve our end solutions
• FinOps: Design for cost-optimized architecture and implement FinOps best practices

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in cloud technology, demonstrating a clear progression from engineering into architectural design
• Deep expertise in cloud platforms, specifically Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform
• Excellent strategic thinking and communication skills, with the ability to influence C-level stakeholders
• Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes) and serverless architecture
• Active Google Cloud certifications, or willingness to obtain within one month of joining
• Curiosity, experimentation with latest technologies, and bias for action
• U.S. Citizen

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments
• Experience leading multi-tenant cloud foundations and cloud migrations
• Experience designing secure landing zones with guardrails, org policies, and multi-project structures
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, HIPAA, etc.) and security strategies
• Knowledge of how cloud architecture impacts the deployment of decentralized technologies and agentic workflows

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid work environment (MWF in-person in our Reston office)
• A collaborative and innovative work environment
• Continuous learning and development opportunities