Senior Consultant | TSA-tech Strategy and Architecture |

Entity:

Google Cloud Architect

• Experience on GCP architecture, landing zone and foundation design and implementation.
• Experience in GCVE
• Experience creating infrastructure using Terraform. Experience in writing modules and resources and automating resource creation using cloud build.
• Experience in GCP services like VPC network, firewalls, compute engine, app engine, Kubernetes engine, cloud SQL, Cloud storage, filestore, monitoring, and logging.
• Experience in establishing hybrid connectivity from on-prem to GCP (including VPN and Interconnect)
• Experience with DevOps practices and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) scripts
• Experience with Observability / Logging & Monitoring
• Experience with designing and implementing infrastructure components such as Kubernetes (GKE)
• Design and delivery of backup and DR (BDR) solution in GCP
• Experience with database modernization (CloudSQL)
• Understanding of GCP networking

Data Platform Architect

• Proven experience as a Data Architect, with a focus on hyperscalers (AWS, GCP)
• Strong understanding of GCP services such as BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Dataproc, Dataflow, and Pub/Sub.
• Experience with data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing.
• Experience with data cataloging, classification, labeling, sensitive data inspection and redaction and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) on GCP.
• Knowledge of security best practices and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills

Data Center Architect

• Data Center Design:

  Develop and implement comprehensive data center solutions, including server, storage, network, and infrastructure components. Ensure scalability, performance, and reliability to meet business needs.

• Infrastructure Planning & Optimization:

  Assess existing infrastructure, identify areas of improvement, and design solutions that enhance performance, availability, and scalability while reducing operational costs.

• Technology Integration:

  Lead the integration of cloud services, virtualization technologies, and on-premise systems, ensuring seamless operations across multiple platforms and regions.

• Security & Compliance:

  Ensure that data center designs adhere to the latest security standards, policies, and regulatory compliance (e.g., ISO, PCI DSS, GDPR). Perform vulnerability assessments and recommend security enhancements.

• Disaster Recovery & High Availability:

  Design and implement disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity solutions to minimize downtime and data loss. Ensure systems are highly available and resilient.

• Capacity Planning:

  Analyze workload trends and performance data to ensure the data center can meet future demand. Provide recommendations on hardware and software upgrades to support growth.

• Collaboration & Leadership:

  Work closely with various teams, including IT operations, network engineers, cloud architects, and third-party vendors, to ensure the data center infrastructure aligns with business objectives.

• Documentation & Compliance:

  Maintain detailed documentation of the data center architecture, configurations, and processes. Ensure designs are audit-ready and compliant with industry standards.

Network Architect

Network Design & Architecture:

• Design, develop, and implement scalable and secure network solutions, including LAN, WAN, VPN, and cloud networking.
• Evaluate the current network setup and recommend improvements to enhance performance, security, and cost-efficiency.
• Develop detailed network blueprints and architectural models to support business requirements and future scalability.

Technology Integration & Innovation:

• Integrate new networking technologies (such as SDN, SD-WAN, cloud networking) with legacy systems while ensuring optimal performance.
• Lead the adoption of emerging technologies to improve network automation, monitoring, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cloud architects to ensure seamless hybrid cloud network integration.

Network Security:

• Design and enforce security protocols, including firewalls, encryption, access control, and network segmentation, to protect against cyber threats.
• Ensure that network designs comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI DSS, ISO 27001, GDPR).

Capacity Planning & Scalability:

• Analyze network traffic patterns, usage, and performance to predict future capacity needs and plan for expansion.
• Implement strategies to optimize network performance during peak times and reduce latency.

Disaster Recovery & High Availability:

• Design and implement disaster recovery solutions and high-availability architectures to ensure minimal downtime and uninterrupted network operations.
• Develop failover strategies and redundancy plans for critical systems and applications.

Collaboration & Leadership:

• Collaborate with IT, security, and cloud teams to ensure network architecture aligns with organizational goals.
• Act as a technical lead, guiding network engineers and support teams in troubleshooting, deployment, and maintenance.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical network requirements.

Documentation & Compliance:

• Create and maintain detailed documentation of the network architecture, including diagrams, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Ensure the network design is compliant with industry standards and organizational policies.