GCP Cloud Architect

Sligo Software Solutions Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sligo Software Solutions Inc. is seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to design and implement scalable, secure GCP solutions for the Department of Labor projects. You will lead technical design, guide development teams, and ensure compliant cloud architectures across the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities include overseeing IaC, CI/CD, security controls, and performance optimization, with on-site collaboration in New York. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive design and architecture experience on GCP.
• Demonstrated ability to design scalable, reliable, and secure cloud architectures on GCP.
• Experience designing and implementing security measures on GCP including IAM, encryption and threat detection.
• Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams on cloud initiatives.
• Strong documentation and communication skills for cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, reliable, and secure cloud architectures on GCP.
• Select appropriate GCP services for specific use cases.
• Create high-level and detailed technical designs (network topology, data flow, security, disaster recovery).
• Provide technical guidance to development and operations teams.
• Oversee IaC using Terraform or Cloud Deployment Manager.
• Configure and manage GCP services (VMs, containers, databases, networking).
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment.
• Design and implement robust security measures on GCP (IAM, network security, encryption, threat detection).
• Monitor performance and cost optimization on GCP (rightsizing, reservations, cost allocation).
• Troubleshoot and support deployed solutions; participate in on-call rotations.
• Document architectures and implementations.

Skills

GCP architecture

Technical leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Mentoring

Security strategy

Tools

Compute Engine

Kubernetes Engine

Cloud Storage

BigQuery

Cloud SQL

Terraform

Cloud Deployment Manager

IAM

Job description

Description

This position will assist in support of the Department of Labor's (DOL) operational functions which include design, implementation, management of solutions, and support of the new Unemployment Insurance System. The consultant will work closely with clients to understand their business needs, architect robust solutions, and provide guidance and support.

Duties

• Solution Design and Architecture:
  • Designing scalable, reliable, and secure cloud architectures on GCP that meet business requirements.
  • Selecting appropriate GCP services (e.g., Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, Cloud SQL, Cloud Functions, etc.) for specific use cases.
  • Creating high-level and detailed technical designs, including network topology, data flow, security controls, and disaster recovery strategies.
  • Ensuring architectural best practices are followed, such as cost optimization, performance tuning, and adherence to industry standards.
• Technical Guidance:
  • Providing guidance to development and operations teams.
  • Mentoring junior engineers and sharing expertise on GCP services and cloud architecture.
  • Collaborating with stakeholders, including business analysts, project managers, and other technical teams, to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Implementation and Deployment:
  • Overseeing the implementation and deployment of cloud solutions on GCP.
  • Developing and managing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Cloud Deployment Manager.
  • Configuring and managing GCP services, including virtual machines, containers, databases, and networking components.
  • Implementing CI/CD pipelines for automated application deployment and management.
• Security and Compliance:
  • Designing and implementing robust security measures on GCP, including identity and access management (IAM), network security, data encryption, and threat detection.
  • Ensuring solutions comply with relevant industry regulations and compliance standards (e.g., Pub 1075, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS).
  • Working with authorized security teams on conducting security reviews and vulnerability assessments.
• Performance Optimization and Cost Management:
  • Monitoring the performance of cloud applications and infrastructure.
  • Identifying and implementing performance optimizations.
  • Developing strategies for cost management and optimization on GCP, including resource rightsizing, reserved instances, and cost allocation.
• Troubleshooting and Support:
  • Diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues related to GCP services and cloud applications.
  • Providing ongoing support and maintenance for deployed solutions.
  • Participating in on-call rotations for critical incidents.
• Documentation:
  • Creating and maintaining comprehensive technical documentation for architectures, designs, and implementations.

Mandatory Requirements

• Experience (15+ Years)
• Defines the architecture of a computerized system (i.e., a system composed of software and hardware) in order to fulfill certain requirement, including a breakdown of the system into components, the component interactions and interfaces (including with the environment, especially the user), and the technologies and resources to be used in the design.

Requirements

• This is an 100% Onsite.
• 72 months of experience in the Design and architect solutions tailored to client-specific requirements, designing scalable, reliable, and secure cloud architectures on GCP. This includes selecting appropriate GCP services for specific use cases. Creating high-level and detailed technical designs, including network topology, data flow, security controls, and disaster recovery strategies. Ensuring architectural best practices are followed, such as cost optimization, performance tuning, and adherence to industry standards.
• 84 months of experience in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services including overseeing the implementation and deployment of cloud solutions on GCP. Development and management of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Cloud Deployment Manager. Configuring and managing GCP services, including virtual machines, containers, databases, and networking components. Implementing CI/CD pipelines for automated application deployment and management.
• 84 months of experience Designing and implementing robust security measures on GCP, including identity and access management (IAM), network security, data encryption, and threat detection. Ensuring solutions comply with relevant industry regulations and compliance standards (e.g., Pub 1075, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS). Working with authorized security teams on conducting security reviews and vulnerability assessments.
• 84 months of experience Monitoring the performance of cloud applications and infrastructure. Identifying and implementing performance optimizations. Developing strategies for cost management and optimization on GCP, including resource rightsizing, reserved instances, and cost allocation.
• 60 months of experience Providing technical leadership and guidance to development and operations teams. Mentoring junior engineers and sharing expertise on GCP services and cloud architecture. Collaborating with stakeholders, including business analysts, project managers, and other technical teams, to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• 84 months of experience Diagnosing and resolving technical issues related to GCP services and cloud applications. Providing ongoing support and maintenance for deployed solutions. Participating in on-call rotations for critical incidents.
• 60 months of experience Creating and maintaining technical documentation for architectures, designs, and implementations.
• R sum
• Copy of Candidate Identification (i.e., Driver's License/Green Card/Visa and Passport if applicable)
• Any documents referenced in the above Requested Qualifications (i.e., professional certifications, degrees, etc.)