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Summer-Browning Associates are currently supporting a Central Government client, who have a requirement for a Google Cloud Architect on an initial 12 month contract.
What You'll Be Doing
- Designing and delivering secure, scalable, and resilient architectures in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) environments.
- Working within disconnected environments on data-severing solutions.
- Collaborating closely with engineering, DevOps, and security teams to ensure seamless integration from design through delivery.
- Implementing automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for repeatable, auditable deployments.
- Providing technical leadership and mentorship, helping teams adopt best practice across cloud engineering and DevSecOps.
- Aligning designs with government security frameworks and enterprise architecture principles.
- Supporting ongoing system optimisation and capability development over the lifespan of the programme.
What You'll Bring
- Proven hands-on experience as a Cloud Architect or Senior Cloud Engineer specialising in Google Cloud Platform.
- Practical knowledge of Google Distributed Cloud (GDC),
- Experience working in environments without direct internet connectivity.
- Strong engineering background with deep understanding of IaC (Terraform, Deployment Manager), automation, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Expertise in networking, IAM, containerisation (GKE/Kubernetes), and secure systems design.
- Confident working within highly regulated or classified environments where reliability and compliance are paramount.
- Strong communicator - able to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively.
Desirables
- Prior experience working on government classified systems or within secure data centre environments.
- Experience of configuring and using AI technologies within cloud environments, including GCP AI technologies.
- Familiarity with NCSC guidance, UK Government cloud policies, or cross-domain architectures.
- Knowledge of multi-cloud integrations, edge computing, and data sovereignty requirements.
NB: The ideal applicant will hold a minimum of SC level vetting and be willing to undertake DV level vetting.
