Senior Cloud Strategy Architect — Enterprise & Hybrid Cloud

Google; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 168,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Principal Architect in Boulder, CO to own outcomes across hybrid cloud deployments and high-impact architectures. You will lead executive-level interactions and cross-functional teams to design scalable cloud strategies and drive business value.

Candidates bring 8–10+ years in enterprise architecture, experience presenting to stakeholders, and deep knowledge of distributed cloud systems and network security. Travel ~10% and a strong collaboration mindset are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 10 years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in architecture or related field, or Master’s with 8 years of experience.
• 8+ years in structured enterprise architecture for hybrid cloud or migration deployments; design of distributed cloud-based systems; executive-level presentations; network tech (routing, VPNs, firewalls); multi-database management.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted advisory relationships with C-level executives and key stakeholders to identify priorities and design comprehensive strategies across the Google ecosystem.
• Recommend integration strategies and enterprise architectures to implement solutions and optimize Cloud effectiveness.
• Lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with product management to govern cloud strategies.
• Partner with Value Engineering to articulate the total value of technical solutions and drive revenue.
• Enable partners to drive pilots and migrations and travel as required (regional travel ~10%).

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Stakeholder influence

Executive presentation

Cloud architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Business Strategy/Consulting

Master's degree in CS/IT/Business Strategy/Consulting

Tools

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Job description

Google is seeking a Principal Architect in Boulder, CO to own outcomes across hybrid cloud deployments and high-impact architectures. You will lead executive-level interactions and cross-functional teams to design scalable cloud strategies and drive business value.

Candidates bring 8–10+ years in enterprise architecture, experience presenting to stakeholders, and deep knowledge of distributed cloud systems and network security. Travel ~10% and a strong collaboration mindset are expected.