About the Role
As a Cloud Solutions Architect, you will be the technical authority responsible for translating complex client requirements into robust, secure, and scalable solutions on the GDC platform. You will guide clients and internal teams, ensuring the architecture aligns with best practices and meets stringent security and compliance standards.
Responsibilities
- Design and architect end-to-end cloud solutions on Google's Dedicated Cloud (GDC), leveraging expertise in cloud-native services.
- Lead technical workshops, discovery sessions, and presentations for a range of senior stakeholders.
- Act as the subject matter expert for GDC and the wider Google Cloud Platform (GCP) ecosystem.
- Collaborate closely with engineering, security, and project management teams to ensure successful delivery.
- Ensure all solutions adhere to the highest levels of security, resilience, and operational excellence required for sensitive government workloads.
Requirements
- Proven experience in a client-facing role as a Cloud Architect or Solutions Architect.
- Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles (e.g., security, scalability, resilience, cost-optimisation).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Must be SC cleared.
Skills
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Google Professional Cloud Architect certification
- Government & Public Sector (GPS) client experience
- Air-gapped or dedicated cloud environments
Location
- London
- Birmingham
Work Type
- Contract
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Cloud Architect
- Solutions Architect
Education Level
- Google Professional Cloud Architect certification
