> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3844341-gcp-cloud-architect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3844341-gcp-cloud-architect). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # GCP Cloud Architect - **Company:** Capgemini - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, BigTable, BigQuery, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Databases, Data Architecture, Data Fusion, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Enterprise Architecture Framework, Federated Identity Management, Data Flow Control, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, PCI Data Security Standards, Software Architecture, Migration Manager, Zachman Framework, Network Switches, Google Cloud, Multi-Cloud, Firebase, HybridCloud, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Togaf, Containerization, Api Design, Serverless Computing, Microservices - **Published:** October 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/gcp-cloud-architect-wa--70649e6e-7a19-4a9f-96b2-508b6ae3b519 ## About the Role Cloud Architecture, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Cloud Architecture, Architectural Services, System Migration, Cloud Computing, Enterprise Architecture, TOGAF - The Open Group Architecture Framework, Zachman Framework, * Minimum: 7+ years in cloud architecture and enterprise solutions * Preferred: 10+ years with large-scale cloud transformations * Industry: Enterprise architecture experience in regulated industries preferred Technical Skills Architecture & Design * Enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman) * Cloud-native architecture patterns and microservices design * Multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architecture * API design and integration patterns * Security architecture and compliance frameworks * Data architecture and analytics platforms Platform & Infrastructure * Infrastructure as Code and GitOps methodologies * Container platforms and serverless architectures * Networking and security design * Disaster recovery and business continuity planning * Cost optimization and FinOps practices * Migration planning and execution strategies, * Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect (Required) * Additional Preferred: * Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer * Google Cloud Professional Security Engineer * AWS/Azure equivalent certifications Leadership: Experience leading technical teams and architecture reviews * Communication: Excellent presentation skills for C-level executives * Business Acumen: Understanding of business requirements and ROI analysis * Vendor Management: Experience with cloud provider relationships * Compliance: Knowledge of SOX, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and industry regulations * Consulting: Client-facing experience and stakeholder management ABOUT Ztek ## Description Senior cloud architect responsible for designing, implementing, and governing GCP solutions for a global enterprise environment. Lead architectural decisions, migration planning, and platform standardization across multiple business units., * Compute: Full suite including GCE, GKE, Cloud Run, Cloud Functions * Storage & Databases: Cloud SQL, Spanner, Bigtable, Firestore, BigQuery * Networking: Advanced VPC, Interconnect, Cloud DNS, Cloud Armor * Security: Advanced IAM, Organization Policies, VPC Service Controls * Analytics: BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Data Fusion Advanced GCP * Landing zone design and implementation * Organization and project structure design * Advanced networking (Shared VPC, peering, interconnects) * Identity federation and hybrid connectivity * Compliance and governance automation * Multi-region architecture and data residency