Google Cloud Architect (Senior & Junior levels) - Active Secret clearance

Socket.dev; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

PGTEK is seeking a Sr. Google Cloud Architect to lead the design and delivery of secure cloud landing zones, hybrid architectures, container platforms, and AI-ready services for federal and DoD customers.

The role involves architectural workshops, reviews, and mentoring engineers in a regulated environment. Ideal candidates have 7+ years in cloud solutions-architecture and 3+ years of hands-on Google Cloud experience, with strong GCP, Terraform, Kubernetes, and CI/CD skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of cloud, systems, infrastructure, network, or solutions-architecture experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on Google Cloud experience in production or regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of GCP services, Terraform, containers/Kubernetes, Git-based CI/CD, and hybrid networking.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of secure Google Cloud landing zones and resource hierarchies.
• Architect solutions using Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Run, BigQuery, Vertex AI, and related services.
• Design hybrid connectivity, IAM architectures, Terraform modules, CI/CD/GitOps, and observability.
• Support Google Distributed Cloud and air-gapped environments.
• Conduct architecture workshops, design reviews, and customer briefings.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to proposals and technical volumes.
• Support RMF activities end-to-end.

Skills

Cloud architecture

GCP

Terraform

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Hybrid networking

Tools

Compute Engine

GKE

Cloud Run

BigQuery

Vertex AI

Terraform

Job description

Google Cloud Architect (Senior & Junior level needed) — Federal and DoD Programs

About the Role

PGTEK is seeking a Sr. Google Cloud Architect to support our L100 AI Landing Zones capability. You will lead the design and delivery of secure cloud landing zones, hybrid/disconnected architectures, container platforms, infrastructure automation, and AI-ready services for federal and DoD customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of secure Google Cloud landing zones and resource hierarchies
• Architect solutions using Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Run, BigQuery, Vertex AI, and related services
• Design hybrid connectivity, IAM architectures, Terraform modules, CI/CD/GitOps, and observability
• Support Google Distributed Cloud and air-gapped environments
• Conduct architecture workshops, design reviews, and customer briefings
• Mentor engineers and contribute to proposals and technical volumes
• Support RMF activities end-to-end

• 7+ years of cloud, systems, infrastructure, network, or solutions-architecture experience
• 3+ years of hands‑on Google Cloud experience in production or regulated environments
• Strong knowledge of GCP services, Terraform, containers/Kubernetes, Git-based CI/CD, and hybrid networking
• Experience producing architecture diagrams and explaining decisions to engineering and executive audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect (or related)
• Experience with Google Distributed Cloud, multi‑cloud (AWS GovCloud / Azure Government), Vertex AI/RAG, or DevSecOps controls

Clearance & Location

Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI eligibility preferred. Hybrid or remote with travel to customer sites (~10–25%). Washington, DC / Northern Virginia area preferred.

Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time salaried employees is effective immediately upon the start date. Benefits include comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option, a vision plan, and dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK. Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered. Additionally, PGTEK offers a matching 401(k) plan and a discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance. An Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees. PGTEK offers a generous amount of PTO and Holidays, and an Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment.

ABOUT PGTEK

PGTEK is a true consulting organization dedicated to helping clients achieve their business and technology objectives utilizing our decades of experience and business relationships. PGTEK invests in the educational advancements of our staff by providing the necessary resources to complete Professional and Business Certifications. Our company is our people, and we treat them like family.

EOE, including disability/veterans