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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Google Cloud Platform Architect - **Company:** AllianceIT Inc - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $135,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** BigQuery, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Storage, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Digital Architecture, Monitoring of Systems, Identity and Access Management, Performance Tuning, Cloud Services, Ansible, Prometheus, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Grafana, Multi-Cloud, Build Server, Gitlab, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Google Cloud Functions, Terraform, Cisco, Jenkins - **Published:** June 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/a8eeab3c-ad03-4f0e-975e-47e7a5034e8a ## About the Role * Technical Expertise * Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform services (Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, IAM). * Proficiency in cloud networking, security, and identity management. * Experience with hybrid/multi-cloud architectures. Tools & Frameworks * Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible). * CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, Cloud Build). * Monitoring tools (Stackdriver, Prometheus, Grafana). Professional Background * 10+ years of IT experience with at least 4+ years in cloud architecture. * Prior experience in large-scale enterprise environments. * Google Cloud Platform Professional Cloud Architect certification strongly preferred. Preferred Attributes * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. * Ability to lead technical discussions and influence decision-making. * Passion for innovation and continuous improvement. * Experience working in highly regulated industries (finance, telecom, public sector) is a plus. ## Description Client is seeking a highly skilled Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) Architect to design, implement, and optimize cloud solutions that align with business and technical requirements. The architect will play a pivotal role in driving cloud adoption, ensuring scalability, security, and operational excellence across Cisco's enterprise applications and infrastructure. Key Responsibilities * Cloud Architecture & Design * Define and implement Google Cloud Platform-based architectures for enterprise workloads. * Develop scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud solutions. * Lead migration strategies from on-premises or other cloud platforms to Google Cloud Platform. Solution Delivery * Collaborate with cross-functional teams (network, security, DevOps, application teams). * Provide technical leadership during design, development, and deployment phases. * Ensure compliance with Cisco's cloud governance and security standards. Optimization & Innovation Drive automation using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Deployment Manager). Implement CI/CD pipelines for cloud-native applications. Recommend best practices for performance tuning, monitoring, and cost optimization. Stakeholder Engagement Act as a trusted advisor to business and IT stakeholders. Document architecture decisions, standards, and guidelines. 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