Google Cloud Platform Cloud Architect

Remote location is fine but prefers Redmond, WA or Dallas, TX. Will need to travel for Workshops and Review meetings to Redmond, WA 1-2x a month
Contract: 3 Months Contract to hire
Visa: or USC
Questions:
Do you have at least 12 + years of Cloud Infrastructure and Architecture experience?
Do you have at least 6 + years designing and implementing enterprise cloud platforms?
Must have skills:
Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) Architecture: Core Google Cloud Platform architecture, landing zones, organization/folders/projects, networking, IAM, security, HA/DR.
Google Cloud Platform Compute & Networking: VPC, Cloud Load Balancing, GKE, Compute Engine, Cloud DNS, Cloud NAT, VPN/Interconnect, firewall knowledge.
Terraform / Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform-based provisioning, automation, reusable modules, and cloud infrastructure governance.
Google Cloud Platform Enterprise wide standardization of repositories, branching strategies, security controls, and CI/CD patterns.
Position Summary
The Google Cloud Platform Cloud Architect will be responsible for leading the design, architecture, and implementation of the Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) Cloud Foundation, Landing Zone, networking, security, governance, and automation capabilities. This role will provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring delivery of a secure, scalable, automated, and enterprise-ready cloud platform aligned with business and technology objectives.
Required Skills & Experience
Technical Skills
• Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) Architecture
• Cloud Foundation & Landing Zone Design
• Google Cloud Platform Organization, Projects, Folders, and Resource Hierarchy
• Shared VPC, Networking, DNS, Routing, and Firewall Management
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Microsoft Entra ID Federation
• Cloud Security & Governance Controls
• Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code
• Cloud Monitoring, Logging, and Audit Frameworks
• Hybrid Cloud Connectivity Solutions
Professional Experience
• 12 + years of Cloud Infrastructure and Architecture experience.
• 6 + years designing and implementing enterprise cloud platforms.
• Proven experience delivering Google Cloud Platform Landing Zone and Cloud Foundation projects.
• Experience with enterprise networking, security, governance, and cloud migration initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and solution design skills.

Key Deliverables Ownership
• Google Cloud Platform Cloud Foundation Architecture
• Landing Zone Design & Implementation
• Network & Connectivity Architecture
• IAM & Security Framework
• Governance & Guardrail Standards
• Terraform / HARC Automation Framework
• Architecture Documentation (HLD/LLD)
• Platform Validation Reports
• Knowledge Transfer & Handover Documentation