GCP Security Architect

at  Capgemini

We are seeking an experienced GCP Cloud Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in GCP services, have experience with cloud migrations, and be adept at building scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures tailored to business needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Technical Expertise
o Extensive hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, including but not limited to:
Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine (GKE), and App Engine
BigQuery, Cloud Storage, and Dataflow
Pub/Sub and Cloud Functions
o Strong understanding of cloud networking (VPC, VPN, Interconnect, DNS).
o Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Deployment Manager.
o Experience in designing and implementing microservices architectures and containerized workloads.
Cloud Architecture and Migration Experience
o Proven experience designing cloud-native and hybrid solutions.
o Expertise in cloud migration strategies for workloads and data.
Soft Skills
o Strong leadership and communication skills.
o Ability to articulate and document architecture decisions and trade-offs.
o Collaborative mindset to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

PREFERRED SKILLS

GCP certifications (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Data Engineer).
Experience with multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architectures.
Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and tools like Jenkins or GitOps.
Knowledge of AI/ML services on GCP (Vertex AI, AutoML).
Security certifications (e.g., CCSP, CISSP) are a plus.
The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $55.48/hour - $86.68/hour. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations

1. Architectural Design and Planning
   o Develop cloud architecture solutions leveraging GCP services such as Compute Engine, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL, and Kubernetes Engine.
   o Translate business and technical requirements into scalable and secure cloud designs.
   o Define architecture blueprints, best practices, and cloud standards for deployment.
2. Cloud Migration Strategy
   o Assess existing systems, workloads, and data to determine cloud migration strategies.
   o Design migration plans for applications, data, and infrastructure to GCP.
   o Optimize resource utilization during migration to ensure minimal downtime and cost efficiency.
3. Implementation and Deployment
   o Lead the setup and configuration of GCP environments, including VPCs, IAM policies, firewalls, and hybrid connectivity.
   o Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Deployment Manager, or Ansible.
   o Collaborate with DevOps teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines and container orchestration.
4. Performance and Cost Optimization
   o Monitor and optimize cloud resource usage for performance and cost-efficiency.
   o Implement solutions for high availability, disaster recovery, and auto-scaling.
   o Leverage tools like Stackdriver for observability, logging, and monitoring.
5. Security and Compliance
   o Design cloud architectures with a strong focus on security and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
   o Implement identity and access management (IAM) best practices.
   o Ensure data protection, encryption, and secure network configurations.
6. Stakeholder Collaboration and Leadership
   o Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and product teams, to align cloud architecture with business goals.
   o Conduct architectural reviews, present proposals, and lead discussions with stakeholders.
   o Mentor and guide team members on GCP best practices and emerging technologies.