Manager, GCP Architect

KPMG LLP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP is seeking a Manager, Cloud - GCP in our Consulting practice in the United States. The role focuses on designing and implementing GCP infrastructure, securing hybrid cloud connections, and enabling data analytics and AI initiatives.

Responsibilities cover architecture, networking, data platforms, and CI/CD automation, with leadership and mentorship for the team. Remote-work options are not specified; candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience designing cloud architectures and production infra.
• Proficiency with GCP and IaC tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of GCP infrastructure using Terraform.
• Design GCP networking and NCC hub-spoke architectures.
• Architect secure hybrid cloud integrations across on-prem and GCP.
• Build data platforms using BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc, Pub/Sub.
• Support Vertex AI for model development, training, deployment.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, GitLab CI or Google Cloud Build.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior team members.

Skills

GCP architecture

Cloud security

CI/CD pipelines

Networking design

Container tech

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Chef

Puppet

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Docker

Git

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Google Cloud Build

Job description

KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, Cloud - GCP for our Consulting practice.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) infrastructure using Terraform, following best practices for modularity, reusability, and long-term maintainability.
• Demonstrate deep expertise in GCP networking, including network design standards and Network Connectivity Center (NCC) hub-and-spoke architectures.
• Architect and manage secure, reliable hybrid cloud integrations between on-premises environments and GCP, enabling seamless connectivity across platforms.
• Design, build, and support scalable data platforms on GCP, leveraging services such as BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc, and Pub/Sub to enable advanced analytics and data processing.
• Enable Generative AI initiatives by supporting development teams in the use of GCP AI/ML services, with a strong focus on Vertex AI for model development, training, and deployment.
• Implement and maintain robust security controls and compliance policies across the GCP environment, with a strong understanding of IAM/RBAC and industry regulatory standards.
• Design and build automated CI/CD pipelines for provisioning and managing GCP resources using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Google Cloud Build.
• Implement comprehensive monitoring, logging, and operational tooling to ensure platform reliability, performance, and proactive cost optimization.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning, engineering excellence, and operational rigor.

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of recent Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or equivalent cloud systems development experience
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
• Experience in designing cloud architectures and implementing production infrastructures and applications in one or more of the following cloud environments/technologies: GCP using infrastructure as code approach, experience in developing data and analytics platforms and applications on cloud is a plus and experience with cloud native container technologies such as Kubernetes, OpenShift, or Docker experience with Terraform, Ansible, Chef and Puppet is preferred
• Basic software development skills/experience; scripting experience is preferred with a proficiency in Unix/Linux environments and ability to develop in terminal environments; experience with source code management systems like GIT and SVN and the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical team members
• Strong understanding of networking, identity management, monitoring, logging, vulnerability management and concepts; depth of understanding with security concepts, protocols and configuration (authentication, authorization, encryption, PKI) with knowledge of IT operating models and processes and experience hardening infrastructures & systems and developing highly available & scalable systems is a plus
• Ability to travel as required
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment based visa)