EY - GDS Consulting - AI and DATA- GCP Architect- Manager - E

Critical roles and responsibilities for the GCP Senior

Looking for a highly skilled GCP Architect to lead a migration project, ensuring a seamless transition of workloads, applications, and services to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) while integrating with other cloud environments like AWS and Azure.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud architecture, security, networking, and automation, with hands-on experience in large-scale migrations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cloud Strategy & Architecture:

  Design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective GCP architectures for a multi-cloud environment.

• Migration Planning:

  Develop and execute migration strategies for applications, data, and infrastructure from on-premise or other cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) to GCP.

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC):

  Utilize Terraform, Ansible, or other IaC tools for automated provisioning and management of cloud resources.

• Security & Compliance:

  Ensure cloud environments adhere to industry security best practices, compliance standards (e.g., ISO, SOC, HIPAA), and Google Cloud security frameworks.

• CI/CD & DevOps Integration:

  Work with DevOps teams to integrate CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins for cloud deployments.

• Networking & Hybrid Cloud:

  Design and implement hybrid and multi-cloud networking solutions, including VPNs, interconnects, and service mesh (Anthos, Istio).

• Performance & Cost Optimization:

  Monitor, optimize, and provide recommendations for cloud resource utilization, cost efficiency, and performance enhancements.

• Stakeholder Collaboration:

  Work closely with business, security, and engineering teams to align cloud solutions with organizational goals.

• Incident Management & Troubleshooting:

  Provide technical leadership for incident resolution, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement in cloud operations.

Technical Expertise:

• Strong hands-on experience with GCP services (Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Functions, BigQuery, IAM, Cloud Armor, etc.).
• Familiarity with AWS and/or Azure services and cross-cloud integrations.
• Proficiency in Terraform, Ansible, or other IaC tools.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture.
• Strong networking skills, including VPC design, Cloud Interconnect, and hybrid cloud solutions.
• Understanding of security best practices, encryption, and identity management in a multi-cloud setup.
• Experience in Migration from on-prem to GCP or hybrid cloud architectures.
• Experience with Anthos, Istio, or service mesh technologies.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or Go for automation.
• Should be having 3 7 years of experience.

Certifications (Preferred):

• Google Professional Cloud Architect
• Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer
• AWS/Azure Architect certifications (nice to have)

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to lead and mentor technical teams in a fast-paced environment.