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About the Role

GHS is seeking an experienced Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Architect to design, lead, and deliver enterprise cloud transformation initiatives for our clients. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor, helping customers define their cloud strategy, architect scalable solutions, and guide successful implementations leveraging Google Cloud technologies. This role combines deep technical expertise with strong client-facing consulting skills and requires the ability to lead complex cloud migration, modernization, and application transformation projects.

Responsibilities

Design end-to-end cloud architectures leveraging Google Cloud services and best practices.
Develop cloud adoption roadmaps, landing zones, governance frameworks, and operating models.
Lead cloud assessments and provide strategic recommendations for modernization initiatives.
Define architecture standards, patterns, and reference architectures for enterprise environments.
Architect scalable, resilient, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions.
Design solutions across compute, storage, networking, databases, analytics, and security domains.
Lead workload migrations from on-premises, AWS, Azure, or other platforms to GCP.
Support containerization, Kubernetes, microservices, and cloud-native application architectures.
Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure successful implementation and operational readiness.
Act as a trusted technical advisor for customers throughout the project lifecycle.
Lead discovery workshops, architecture reviews, and executive presentations.
Translate business requirements into technical architecture designs.
Prepare solution documentation, architecture diagrams, proposals, and statements of work.
Design secure architectures aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Integrate identity and access management, security controls, monitoring, and compliance frameworks into solution architecture.
Establish governance, operational processes, and cloud financial management practices.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to consultants, engineers, and project teams.
Mentor technical team members on cloud architecture principles and best practices.
Contribute to practice development, service offerings, reusable assets, and thought leadership initiatives.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, cloud consulting, or solution architecture.
5+ years designing and delivering public cloud solutions.
Hands-on experience implementing enterprise-scale Google Cloud solutions.
Experience leading cloud migration and modernization projects.
Consulting or professional services experience is strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of Google Compute Engine (GCE).
Strong knowledge of Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
Strong knowledge of Cloud Storage.
Strong knowledge of Cloud SQL.
Strong knowledge of BigQuery.
Strong knowledge of Cloud Networking.
Strong knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM).
Strong knowledge of Security Command Center.
Strong knowledge of Cloud Monitoring and Operations Suite.
Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred).
Strong knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps practices.
Strong knowledge of Container and Kubernetes technologies.
Experience with data and analytics solutions.
Experience with AI/ML services on GCP.
Experience with hybrid cloud architectures.
Experience with multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS).
Experience with enterprise integration patterns.
Experience with disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
Google Professional Cloud Architect certification is strongly preferred.
Google Professional Cloud Network Engineer certification is preferred.
Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer certification is preferred.
Terraform Associate certification is preferred.
Kubernetes Certifications (CKA/CKAD) are preferred.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
Ability to engage effectively with technical and executive stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Excellent consulting, facilitation, and influencing skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong customer focus and commitment to delivery excellence.
Legally eligible to work in Canada.
Willingness to undergo a criminal record check.

Skills

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Cloud Architecture
Cloud Strategy
Cloud Migration
Application Modernization
Solution Design
Scalable Solutions
Cloud Transformation
Google Compute Engine (GCE)
Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
Cloud Storage
Cloud SQL
BigQuery
Cloud Networking
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Security Command Center
Cloud Monitoring
Operations Suite
Infrastructure as Code
Terraform
CI/CD
DevOps
Containerization
Kubernetes
Microservices
Cloud-Native Applications
Data and Analytics
AI/ML
Hybrid Cloud
Multi-Cloud
Azure
AWS
Enterprise Integration
Disaster Recovery
Business Continuity Planning
Communication
Presentation
Problem-Solving
Consulting
Facilitation
Influencing

Experience Level

8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, cloud consulting, or solution architecture
5+ years designing and delivering public cloud solutions

Salary/Compensations

$160K-200K

Benefits

Competitive salary
Health benefits (medical, vision, dental)
Life insurance
Pension plan
Professional development
Amazing company culture

About the Company

GlassHouse Systems is committed to fostering innovation and growth through a diverse team.
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at our company and encourages all candidates to apply.
GlassHouse Systems will accommodate individuals with disabilities through each stage of the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.