GCP Cloud Architect

Maagsoft Inc; Town of Colonie (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Maagsoft Inc. seeks a seasoned GCP Cloud Architect to design and lead secure, scalable cloud solutions on Google Cloud Platform. You will define architecture, select services, and ensure best practices in cost, performance, and security. This role includes mentoring teams and participating in on-call rotations.

Based in Albany, NY, the contract spans multiple years as the project with the State of NY requires deep expertise in cloud design, IaC, and compliance.

Qualifications

• 6+ years designing scalable, secure GCP architectures.
• 5+ years in GCP services, IaC with Terraform or Deployment Manager.
• Strong IAM, network security, encryption, and threat detection.
• 5+ years monitoring performance and cost optimization on GCP.
• Technical leadership and mentoring for dev and ops teams.
• Experience with on-call incident response and support.

Skills

GCP

Terraform

IaC

CI/CD

Security

IAM

Networking

Cost optimization

Disaster recovery

Leadership

Tools

Cloud Deployment Manager

Job description

Job Title: GCP Cloud Architect

Job ID : HBITS-08-14962

Location: Albany, NY 12240
Duration: 30 Months

Client : State of NY

Job Description

• 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.

Required Documentation;

• Resume
• 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.)