EY EY-GDS Consulting-AI DATA-GCP Architect-Manager 

India, Karnataka, Bengaluru 

720850278

Critical roles and responsibilities for the GCP Architect - Manager

Looking for a highly skilled GCP Architect to lead a migration project, ensuring a seamless transition of workloads, applications, and services to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) while integrating with other cloud environments like AWS and Azure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cloud Strategy & Architecture : Design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective GCP architectures for a multi-cloud environment.
• Migration Planning : Develop and execute migration strategies for applications, data, and infrastructure from on-premise or other cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) to GCP.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Utilize Terraform, Ansible, or other IaC tools for automated provisioning and management of cloud resources.
• Security & Compliance : Ensure cloud environments adhere to industry security best practices, compliance standards (e.g., ISO, SOC, HIPAA), and Google Cloud security frameworks.
• CI/CD & DevOps Integration : Work with DevOps teams to integrate CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins for cloud deployments.
• Networking & Hybrid Cloud : Design and implement hybrid and multi-cloud networking solutions, including VPNs, interconnects, and service mesh (Anthos, Istio).
• Performance & Cost Optimization : Monitor, optimize, and provide recommendations for cloud resource utilization, cost efficiency, and performance enhancements.
• Stakeholder Collaboration : Work closely with business, security, and engineering teams to align cloud solutions with organizational goals.
• Incident Management & Troubleshooting : Provide technical leadership for incident resolution, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement in cloud operations.

Experience

• 7-11 years of experience.

Technical Expertise:

• Strong hands-on experience with GCP services (Compute Engine, GKE, Cloud Functions, BigQuery, IAM, Cloud Armor, etc.).
• Familiarity with AWS and/or Azure services and cross-cloud integrations.
• Proficiency in Terraform, Ansible, or other IaC tools.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture.
• Strong networking skills, including VPC design, Cloud Interconnect, and hybrid cloud solutions.
• Understanding of security best practices, encryption, and identity management in a multi-cloud setup.
• Experience in Migration from on-prem to GCP or hybrid cloud architectures.
• Experience with Anthos, Istio, or service mesh technologies.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or Go for automation.

Certifications (Preferred):

• Google Professional Cloud Architect
• Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer
• AWS/Azure Architect certifications (nice to have)

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to lead and mentor technical teams in a fast-paced environment.

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