Cloud IaaS-Architecture & Design-GCP

Key Responsibilities:

Cloud Architecture & Design

• Design scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architectures using GCP services.
• Define cloud adoption strategies, reference architectures, and best practices tailored to GCP.
• Evaluate and select appropriate GCP services based on business and technical requirements.

Cloud Migration Planning

• Lead end-to-end cloud migration initiatives from on-premises to GCP.
• Conduct risk assessments, impact analysis, and readiness evaluations.
• Develop migration roadmaps, wave plans, and cutover strategies.

Governance & Compliance

• Implement security controls, IAM policies, and data protection strategies within GCP.
• Maintain audit readiness and support compliance reporting.

CI/CD & DevOps Integration

• Design and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, including workflow automation and approval gates.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Promote Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools like Terraform.

Performance & Cost Optimization

• Monitor cloud performance and optimize resource utilization across GCP services.
• Implement cost control strategies and conduct regular tuning and rightsizing.

Documentation & Knowledge Sharing

• Document architectural decisions, cloud configurations, and operational processes.
• Stay current with GCP updates, emerging technologies, and industry best practices.
• Contribute to reusable assets, templates, and accelerators.

Client Engagement & Leadership

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Lead workshops, presentations, and architecture reviews with clients and partners.
• Mentor junior architects and engineers across cloud initiatives.

 

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 8+ years of hands-on experience with GCP services (e.g., Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Storage).
• Strong expertise in On-Prem environment 
• Strong expertise in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with GitHub CI/CD workflows and approval processes.
• Deep understanding of cloud security, compliance standards, and governance frameworks.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in regulated industries (e.g., finance, healthcare) is a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive consensus.
• Strong documentation and presentation skills.
• Client-focused with a consultative approach.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification: Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect.
• Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments.
• Familiarity with cloud migration tools (e.g., Migrate for Compute Engine).
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
• Knowledge of FinOps practices and cloud cost management tools.

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