Cloud Architect
Core
Lead the end-to-end strategy, design, and implementation of cloud modernization initiatives for a complex federal enterprise system, migrating from AWS to Google Cloud.
Role type
Senior Cloud Architect (Federal Modernization)
Builds
Secure, scalable Google Cloud environments and AI-enabled enterprise solutions
Domain
Federal IT / Cloud Architecture / Data Modernization
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
Cloud architecture, AWS to GCP migration, GCP services (Compute, GKE, VPC, IAM, BigQuery), Terraform, CI/CD, DevSecOps, AI/LLM architecture, federal SDLC/SELC compliance
Preferred skills
Data modernization, cloud governance frameworks, FinOps, AI/ML service integration
Technologies
Google Cloud Platform, AWS, Kubernetes, GKE, Terraform, Vertex AI, Gemini, Dialogflow, BigQuery, AlloyDB
Responsibilities
Architect secure, scalable environments in Google Cloud; develop migration roadmaps and cutover plans; define and implement Terraform-based IaC and GitOps workflows; ensure compliance with federal SDLC/SELC standards; implement observability and resilience testing; mentor engineering teams and guide architectural decisions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership