Senior Associate - Cloud Computing

val's services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

val's services is seeking a Senior Associate, Cloud - GCP to lead design and implementation of Google Cloud infrastructure within a consulting practice focused on cloud transformation. The role emphasizes scalable data platforms and secure hybrid cloud architectures, leveraging BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub and Vertex AI.

The ideal candidate will bring 3+ years of GCP experience, strong scripting, networking, and compliance skills, and the ability to mentor teammates in a fast-paced, collaborative

Qualifications

• 3+ years of 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

• 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.

Skills

GCP

Cloud architecture

Scripting

Unix/Linux

CI/CD

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Terraform

BigQuery

Dataflow

Pub/Sub

Vertex AI

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.