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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Cloud Architect (Google Cloud) - **Company:** Abacus Technology - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Identity and Access Management, Network Connections, Routing, Recommender Systems, Cloud Services, Systems Architecture, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, Google Cloud, Virtual Environment, AI Platforms, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Terraform, Prisma Cloud Platform, Devsecops - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c537e203f049a10c ## About the Role 10+ years experience with enterprise or large scale virtual environments. Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or a related field; Master's degree preferred. Extensive experience in systems architecture, requirements analysis, design, integration, testing, and cloud transition. Experience in federal contracting or highly regulated enterprise environments. Expert knowledge of cloud-native GCP services and related tools. Expertise in automation tools, Infrastructure as Code, DevSecOps practices, and cloud governance. Proficient with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Cloud Resource Manager, Cloud Deployment Manager, and Cloud Software Development Kit). Advanced knowledge of virtualization platforms and cloud service models, including TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, and virtual switches. Hands-on experience with migration strategies ensuring low-risk transitions. Able to manage multiple projects and adapt to new technologies. Able to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Must have strong documentation skills and a commitment to scalable, maintainable engineering practices Strong analytical, problem-solving, and scripting skills. Must be detail-oriented with a focus on quality and compliance. Must be a US citizen. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. ## Description * Conduct cloud migration readiness assessments and develop migration strategies and roadmaps. * Develop and design scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures using Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services. * Utilize Infrastructure as Code tools like Deployment Manager, Terraform or other tools to automate cloud infrastructure deployment. * Write and maintain scripts for cloud resource provisioning. * Implement security best practices and compliance controls, such as identity and access management (IAM) policies, encryption, and monitoring using GCP native tools along with Prisma Cloud - CSPMP (Cloud Security Posture Management Platform). * Optimize performance and cost of GCP resources using tools like Recommender, Cost Management, and Active Assistant Recommendation Hub. * Explore GCP AI solutions such as Vertex AI and AI Platform for innovative solutions. * Design enterprise solutions to support cloud account creation, user access, network connectivity, and other core cloud services. ## Related Videos - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [A Technical Introduction to Bitcoin's 2nd Layer- The Lightning Network](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/15-a-technical-introduction-to-bitcoin-s-2nd-layer-the-lightning-network) ## Related Articles - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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