Senior Associate – Cloud Computing

val's services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

val's services seeks a Senior Associate, Cloud – GCP to lead design and implementation of secure, scalable GCP infrastructure within a cloud transformation practice. The role emphasizes architectural excellence, automation, and collaboration with on-premises integrations.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of GCP experience, strong scripting and networking skills, and the ability to mentor teammates while delivering production-ready cloud architectures using Terraform and cloud-native tools.

Qualifications

• At least three years of recent GCP or equivalent cloud systems experience.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience designing cloud architectures, implementing production infrastructures, and working with cloud-native container technologies.
• Proficiency in scripting, Unix/Linux environments, source code management, and strong understanding of networking, security, and compliance.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of GCP infrastructure using Terraform.
• Develop expertise in GCP networking and hybrid cloud integrations.
• Architect secure, reliable hybrid cloud environments linking on-premises with GCP.
• Build scalable data platforms using BigQuery, Dataflow, and Pub/Sub for advanced analytics.
• Support Generative AI initiatives with Vertex AI.
• Implement security controls, compliance policies, and automate resource management with CI/CD pipelines.
• Provide technical mentorship to team members.

Skills

GCP architecture

Terraform

Hybrid cloud

Networking

Security & compliance

CI/CD pipelines

Mentorship

Unix/Linux

Scripting

Vertex AI

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Kubernetes

Git

Job description

This role is for a Senior Associate, Cloud – GCP within a consulting practice focused on cloud transformation and infrastructure design.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Leading the design and implementation of GCP infrastructure using Terraform, ensuring modularity and maintainability.
• Developing expertise in GCP networking, including network standards and hybrid cloud integrations.
• Architecting secure, reliable hybrid cloud environments connecting on-premises systems with GCP.
• Building scalable data platforms utilizing services like BigQuery, Dataflow, and Pub/Sub for advanced analytics.
• Supporting Generative AI initiatives by leveraging GCP AI/ML tools, especially Vertex AI.
• Implementing security controls, compliance policies, and automating resource management with CI/CD pipelines.
• Providing technical mentorship to team members to foster continuous learning and operational excellence.

Qualifications Include

• At least three years of recent GCP or equivalent cloud systems experience.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience designing cloud architectures, implementing production infrastructures, and working with cloud-native container technologies.
• Proficiency in scripting, Unix/Linux environments, source code management, and strong understanding of networking, security, and compliance.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively and work independently.

This position emphasizes technical leadership, cloud architecture expertise, security, and data platform skills, with opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.