GCP Cloud Architect

NetworkPedia Inc; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NetworkPedia Inc. is seeking an experienced GCP Cloud Architect to design, implement, and optimize secure, scalable cloud solutions on Google Cloud Platform.

The role requires hands-on GCP expertise, a focus on security, governance, and performance optimization, and leadership in cloud migration initiatives. The successful candidate will collaborate with development, operations, and security teams, drive cloud readiness assessments, and establish best practices for cost control and architecture

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in cloud architecture and design.
• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect certification is mandatory.
• Strong experience designing and deploying cloud-native applications on GCP.
• Understanding of GCP networking, storage, and compute services.
• Experience with cloud security and compliance frameworks.
• Proven experience leading cloud migration projects.
• Ability to optimize cloud costs, performance, and resource utilization.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Willingness to work onsite in Dearborn, Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable cloud architectures on Google Cloud Platform aligned with business requirements.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to integrate cloud services effectively.
• Conduct cloud readiness assessments and recommend migration strategies.
• Establish cloud governance, security, compliance, and architecture best practices.
• Monitor and optimize cloud performance, resource utilization, and costs.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
• Lead cloud migration initiatives and support cloud transformation efforts.
• Document architecture designs, processes, and procedures.
• Stay current with emerging GCP technologies and best practices.

Skills

GCP architecture

Cloud migration leadership

Security best practices

Cost optimization

GCP services

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

CloudFormation

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Specialization: Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect certification is mandatory.

About the Role

NetworkPedia is seeking an experienced GCP Cloud Architect to design, implement, and optimize secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions using Google Cloud Platform.

The ideal candidate will bring strong cloud architecture expertise, hands‑on experience with GCP services, and the ability to lead cloud migration initiatives while establishing best practices for security, governance, and performance optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable cloud architectures on Google Cloud Platform aligned with business requirements.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to integrate cloud services effectively.
• Conduct cloud readiness assessments and recommend migration strategies.
• Establish cloud governance, security, compliance, and architecture best practices.
• Monitor and optimize cloud performance, resource utilization, and operational costs.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
• Lead cloud migration initiatives and support cloud transformation efforts.
• Document architecture designs, technical processes, and operational procedures.
• Stay current with emerging GCP technologies, services, and industry best practices.

Mandatory Skills & Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in cloud architecture and design.
• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect certification is mandatory.
• Strong experience designing and deploying cloud-native applications and services on GCP.
• Solid understanding of GCP networking, storage, and compute services.
• Experience with cloud security best practices and compliance frameworks.
• Proven experience leading cloud migration projects.
• Ability to optimize cloud costs, performance, and resource utilization.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Willingness to work onsite in Dearborn, Michigan.

Preferred Skills

• Containerization technologies, including Kubernetes and Docker.
• DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC), including Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Familiarity with AWS or Microsoft Azure.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and technical leadership skills.

About NetworkPedia

NetworkPedia is a certified women‑owned technology and talent solutions company, providing IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, managed services, and specialized recruitment across North Americas and beyond. Our mission is to empower organizations with secure, scalable, and innovative technology while building inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve.

As a trusted partner, we deliver expertise across networking, cloud, IT service management, and security operations, along with staffing solutions for niche technology roles. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all our hiring practices and ensure that our opportunities are open to all qualified applicants, without discrimination on the basis of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.