GCP Infrastructure Architect(VMware, migration)

Do you have experience in VPN?, Proficiency in GCP compute services including Compute Engine, Managed Instance Groups, and custom machine type sizing

Expertise in GCP networking: Cloud Interconnect (Dedicated & Partner), NCC, Cloud VPN, Shared VPC, Cloud NAT, Cloud DNS, and Private Service Connect

Experience with GCP storage services: Persistent Disk, Filestore, Cloud Storage, and appropriate tiering strategies

Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform for GCP, including modular design, remote state, and pipeline integration

Knowledge of GCP security controls: VPC Service Controls, Cloud Armor, Security Command Center,

IAM best practices, and CMEK

Experience designing hybrid connectivity architectures bridging on-premises environments with GCP

Ability to create and present HLDs, LLDs, and architecture decision records (ADRs) to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Migration & VMware Exit

Practical understanding of the end-to-end migration lifecycle: Discovery, Assessment, Wave Planning, Execution, Cutover, and Hyper-care

Ability to assess VMware workloads and define appropriate migration patterns: Rehost, Replatform, Refactor, or Retire

Experience with wave planning: workload grouping, dependency mapping, sequencing, and cutover scheduling

Familiarity with migration tooling such as Google Migrate to Virtual Machines, AI Tools, or equivalent platforms