Private Cloud Architect
Giesecke+Devrient
1 month ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
Spanish, EnglishJob location
Tech stack
Cloud Computing
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Multi-protocol Systems
Openshift
OpenStack
PCI Data Security Standards
Ansible
Prometheus
vSphere
Data Logging
Grafana
Gitlab-ci
Kubernetes
Terraform
Splunk
Jenkins
Job description
- Design the multi-region private cloud topology - define compute, storage, and networking layouts optimized for resilience and scalability.
- Select and standardize the technology stack - evaluate and integrate hypervisors, container platforms (Kubernetes/OpenShift), storage fabrics, and orchestration tools.
- Embed security and compliance - ensure GDPR, ISO 27001, and PCI-DSS alignment, implementing encryption and data sovereignty controls.
- Drive collaboration across teams - act as the architectural interface between G+D stakeholders, R&D, and security teams.
- Lead proof-of-concepts and architecture review boards to validate design assumptions.
- Optimize for reliability and cost - define SLIs/SLOs, implement observability (metrics, logging, tracing), and model capacity growth and ROI.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience designing and delivering private or hybrid cloud platforms in enterprise environments.
- Proven experience in multi-region deployments with stringent SLA requirements ( 99.998%).
- Deep knowledge of VMware vSphere, KVM/OpenStack, and container orchestration (Kubernetes/OpenShift).
- Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code and automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, etc.).
- Expertise in software-defined networking (SDN), VPN/MPLS, and enterprise storage solutions.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins) and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK, Splunk).
- Fluent English (spoken and written); French is a plus., * Excellent communicator, able to explain complex architectures clearly to both technical and business audiences.
- Analytical and structured mindset with a focus on reliability and continuous improvement.
- Collaborative spirit - capable of mentoring and guiding multidisciplinary teams.
- Proactive, curious, and motivated to make an impact in a global tech organization.
Benefits & conditions
- Culture & Diversity: Inclusive, people-oriented environment with a global mindset (LGBT+ friendly).
- Global Collaboration: Work with international teams across multiple regions.
- Innovation & Impact: Lead a project that defines the future of secure digital infrastructure in Europe.
- Career Development: Continuous learning, internal mobility, and coaching opportunities.
- Benefits: Flexible compensation plan (health insurance, transport, training, nursery vouchers), parking, and on-site canteen.
- Work-Life Balance: Hybrid model and flexible schedule. Core hours Mon-Thu (9:30-17:00), Fri (9:00-15:00).
- Location: Easily accessible by public transport (Bus 88, 110, Metro L10 ZAL-Riu Vell, PR4) or private vehicle.
About the company
G+D hace más segura la vida de miles de millones de personas en todo el mundo. Creamos confianza en la era digital con tecnologías de seguridad integradas en tres áreas de negocio: Seguridad Digital, Plataformas Financieras y Tecnología Monetaria. Hemos sido un socio confiable para nuestros clientes durante más de 170 años con nuestras soluciones innovadoras para SecurityTech! Somos un grupo tecnológico internacional y una empresa familiar tradicional con más de 14,000 empleados en 40 países. Crear Confianza es nuestro camino hacia el éxito. La confianza es la base de nuestra cooperación en G+D.
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