GCP Architect Remote

GCP cloud Architect ( Remote ) 

Job Summary
As a Cloud Architect you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing cutting-edge cloud solutions using Google Cloud Platform. Your expertise in GCP services and resource deployment will drive the companys digital transformation initiatives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of cloud-based applications.

Location : Remote  

Key Responsibilities

Design and optimize GCP resource hierarchy, including org-level configuration, folders, and project structure.
Define landing zone architecture including Shared VPC, VPC SC, IAM strategy, and environment configuration.
Provide architectural oversight across landing zone augmentation, environment setup, and terraform based codification.
Review Terraform plans, modules, and resource import patterns from existing AWS/GCP workloads.
Collaborate with networking, IAM, DevOps, and migration teams to ensure secure, scalable, and compliant design.
Guide parity testing between source and target infrastructure for cost and performance benchmarking.

Required Skills :-

Deep knowledge of GCP Architecture, including:
Resource Hierarchy (Org → Folders → Projects)
Organization Policies
Shared VPC
VPC Service Controls (VPC SC)

Strong understanding of:
Cloud Run, GKE, and DataProc usage patterns
IAM design (least privilege, custom roles, Cloud Identity groups)
Security services (Cloud KMS, Secret Manager)
Centralized logging and monitoring (Cloud Logging / Cloud Monitoring)
Ability to review and guide Terraform based IaC at enterprise scale.
Familiarity with multi environment setups (Prod/Staging/QA/Dev).
Experience working in large migration or RFP driven programs with unknowns and evolving inputs.

Preferred Experience
Prior experience architecting landing zones or platform foundations in GCP.
Exposure to hybrid connectivity (VPN / Interconnect).
Understanding of CI/CD workflows in Cloud Build and GitOps models.
Experience collaborating with security, DevOps, and platform engineering teams.
Experience with AWS to GCP migrations (applications, ETL, Lambda re architecture).
Familiarity with COTS application migration considerations.
Strong documentation and review ability for runbooks and operational workflows.
Qualified candidates must have valid US work authorization. Cognizant is unable to offer visa sponsorships for this role.