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# GCP Cloud Architect

- **Company:** Info Way Solutions LLC
- **Location:** Des Moines, IA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Google App Engines, Computing Platforms, Microsoft Azure, BigQuery, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Storage, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Governance, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), Data Flow Control, Github, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Key Management, Network Security, Site Reliability Engineering Practices, Cloud Services, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Cloudera, Azure Machine Learning, Software Vulnerability Management, Enterprise Data Management, Data Logging, Network Switches, Google Cloud, Load Balancing, Cloud Monitoring, Istio, Multi-Cloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Build Server, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Gitlab, Git, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Data Analytics, Machine Learning Operations, Cloud Migration, Cloud Optimization, Terraform, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** November 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/gcp-cloud-architect-des-moines-ia--e809c0e6-a8f0-48a6-969d-e841243aff5e

## About the Role

Cloud Architecture, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Information Technology & Information Systems, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Technical Leadership, Computer Networks, Network Security, Best Practices, * Compute Engine

 * Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
 * Cloud Run
 * App Engine
 * Cloud Storage
 * BigQuery
 * Cloud SQL
 * Spanner
 * Dataflow
 * Pub/Sub
 * Cloud Monitoring
 * Cloud Logging
 * Cloud Armor
 * IAM
 * Security Command Center

Infrastructure & Automation

 * Terraform
 * Ansible
 * Git
 * CI/CD Tools
 * Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Networking

 * VPC Architecture
 * Hybrid Connectivity
 * VPN
 * Cloud Interconnect
 * Load Balancing
 * DNS
 * Network Security

Containerization

 * Kubernetes
 * Docker
 * Anthos
 * Service Mesh

Security

 * IAM
 * Security Architecture
 * Encryption & Key Management
 * Compliance & Governance
 * Vulnerability Management

Optional Skills

 * AI/ML Services on GCP
 * Vertex AI
 * FinOps / Cloud Cost Optimization
 * Multi-Cloud (AWS/Azure)
 * SRE Practices

## Description

Cloud Architecture & Strategy

 * Define enterprise cloud architecture standards, frameworks, and best practices.
 * Design scalable, secure, resilient, and cost-optimized cloud solutions on GCP.
 * Develop cloud adoption roadmaps and migration strategies.
 * Lead cloud transformation and modernization initiatives.

Infrastructure & Platform Design

 * Architect solutions using Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Run, App Engine, Cloud Functions, and Anthos.
 * Design multi-region and high-availability architectures.
 * Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and automation tools.
 * Drive cloud operational excellence through monitoring, automation, and governance.

Networking & Security

 * Design VPCs, Hybrid Connectivity, Cloud Interconnect, VPNs, Load Balancers, and DNS services.
 * Implement Zero Trust security principles and cloud security controls.
 * Architect Identity & Access Management (IAM) policies and governance.
 * Ensure compliance with industry standards such as GDPR, SOC2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and NIST.

Cloud Migration & Modernization

 * Lead migration of applications, servers, databases, and workloads to GCP.
 * Assess existing environments and recommend modernization approaches.
 * Design containerization and microservices architectures using Kubernetes.
 * Support application re-platforming and cloud-native transformation initiatives.

Data & Analytics

 * Architect enterprise data platforms leveraging BigQuery, Cloud SQL, Spanner, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, and Dataproc.
 * Enable data governance, security, analytics, and AI/ML integration.

DevOps & Automation

 * Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using Cloud Build, GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or equivalent tools.
 * Automate deployment, monitoring, configuration management, and compliance controls.
 * Establish SRE and operational best practices.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

 * Act as trusted advisor to business and technology stakeholders.
 * Lead architecture reviews, design workshops, and cloud governance forums.
 * Mentor cloud engineers, DevOps engineers, and technical teams.
 * Provide technical leadership during client engagements, solution pursuits, and pre-sales activities.