GCP Architect

Quantum Technologies. LLC; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Technologies. LLC is seeking an executive-ready GCP Solutions Architect with 15+ years of IT leadership to drive a SAS-to-GCP modernization program. You will define strategy, lead defense sessions, and secure architectural sign-offs across enterprise domains.

You will translate Base SAS and SAS Viya into cloud-native architectures using BigQuery, Dataproc, Dataflow, and Vertex AI, while guiding governance, security, and optimization discussions with the Client’s senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of IT leadership and solution design experience.
• Proven track record migrating SAS/legacy analytics to GCP.
• Deep understanding of Base SAS, SAS Macros, SAS/STAT, SAS EG.
• Experience presenting to C-suite and ARB governance.

Responsibilities

• Establish target-state cloud architecture and modernization blueprint for SAS-to-GCP migration.
• Lead multi-phase roadmap and oversee architecture defense sessions.
• Translate legacy SAS into GCP-native analytics (BigQuery, Dataproc, Dataflow, Vertex AI).
• Govern IAM, data governance, CMEK, HIPAA/GDPR/PCI-DSS compliance across environments.
• Provide technical direction to cross-functional teams and ensure zero-downtime cutovers.

Skills

GCP leadership

BigQuery

Dataproc

Dataflow

Vertex AI

Cloud architecture

Executive stakeholder mgmt

Terraform

GitOps

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/SE/IS

Tools

Terraform

GitOps

CI/CD

Cloud networking

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

Role Overview

We are looking for a seasoned, executive-ready GCP Solutions Architect with 15+ years of IT leadership experience to serve as the chief technical authority for a multi-million-dollar legacy SAS to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) migration program. In this strategic, high-visibility leadership role, you will be accountable for defining the overarching modernization strategy, translating legacy SAS ecosystems (Base SAS, Macros, SAS EG, SAS Viya) into modern cloud-native architectures (BigQuery, Dataproc, Dataflow, Vertex AI). You will act as the primary liaison to the Client’s Executive Leadership and Enterprise Architecture Review Board (ARB), leading technical defense sessions, justifying architectural paradigms, and driving formal consensus and architectural sign-offs across complex enterprise domains.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Architecture & Modernization:

• Establish the target-state cloud architecture, modernization blueprint, and multi-phase roadmap to transition complex SAS footprints to GCP-native analytics platforms.
• Architect conversion patterns across diverse workloads:
• Statistical & Predictive Models → Vertex AI and Python/PySpark on Serverless Dataproc.
• Complex Orchestration & Batch Workflows → Cloud Composer (Apache Airflow) or Workflows.
• Establish enterprise-wide data validation, dual-run reconciliation, and automated parity frameworks to guarantee data consistency and computational integrity between SAS and GCP.
• Define and enforce governance frameworks covering IAM, data mesh/governance (Dataplex), VPC Service Controls, Customer-Managed Encryption Keys (CMEK), and regulatory compliance (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, PCI-DSS, Basel III/BCBS 239).
• Lead architecture defense, design reviews, and steer-co presentations before the Client Chief Enterprise Architect, Chief Data Officer (CDO), and ARB.
• Drive consultative discussions regarding total cost of ownership (TCO), capacity sizing, compute optimization (BigQuery editions/slots vs. Dataproc), and migration approaches (automated translation vs. refactoring).
• Author and govern high-level designs (HLD), Architecture Design Documents (ADD), threat models, and architectural decision records (ADRs).
• Proactively address enterprise security audits, infrastructure hurdles, and governance challenges to secure formal written sign-offs.

Program Leadership & Technical Governance:

• Provide technical direction, mentorship, and architectural oversight to cross-functional engineering pods, migration leads, and data engineering squads.
• Guide the creation of reference implementations, Proofs of Concept (PoCs), and code conversion accelerators for automated SAS macro and proc translations.
• Oversee zero-downtime cutover plans, dual-run operations, business continuity, and disaster recovery (DR) strategies.
• Partner with client leadership to establish target operational operating models (Cloud CoE / FinOps).

Required Skills & Experience:

• Extensive IT & Cloud Leadership: 12+ years of technology consulting and solution design experience, with substantial hands‑on and architectural depth in enterprise GCP data platforms (BigQuery, Dataproc, Dataflow, Composer, Vertex AI, Dataplex).
• Legacy Modernization Pedigree: Proven track record leading large-scale analytics migrations from legacy analytical platforms (SAS, Teradata, Oracle, or Mainframe) into cloud environments. Deep functional comprehension of Base SAS, SAS Macros, SAS/STAT, and SAS EG logic is required.
• Executive Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated mastery in guiding client C-suite, Chief Architects, and ARBs through complex architectural transformations and change management.
• Security, Compliance & Networking: Comprehensive mastery of enterprise GCP networking (Shared VPC, Cloud Interconnect, Private Service Connect) and zero-trust security postures (VPC‑SC, Cloud KMS/CMEK, BigQuery policy tags and row/column security).
• Automation & Enterprise DevOps: Strong grounding in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), GitOps, and enterprise-grade CI/CD automation.

Qualifications & Certifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Required Certifications: Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect AND Professional Data Engineer.
• Preferred Background: Senior leadership/advisory tenure within a premier Global System Integrator (GSI), Big 4, or elite technology consultancy.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.