At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and implement innovative cloud solutions using Google Cloud technologies.
- Company: Join GlassHouse Systems, a leader in cloud transformation with a diverse team.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, health benefits, life insurance, and professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Be a trusted advisor and make a real impact in enterprise cloud transformations.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in IT and hands-on experience with Google Cloud solutions required.
The predicted salary is between 160000 - 200000 $ per year.
GHS is seeking an experienced Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Architect to design, lead, and deliver enterprise cloud transformation initiatives for our clients. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor, helping customers define their cloud strategy, architect scalable solutions, and guide successful implementations leveraging Google Cloud technologies.
Cloud Architecture & Strategy
- Design end-to-end cloud architectures leveraging Google Cloud services and best practices.
- Develop cloud adoption roadmaps, landing zones, governance frameworks, and operating models.
- Lead cloud assessments and provide strategic recommendations for modernization initiatives.
- Define architecture standards, patterns, and reference architectures for enterprise environments.
Solution Design & Implementation
- Architect scalable, resilient, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions.
- Design solutions across compute, storage, networking, databases, analytics, and security domains.
- Lead workload migrations from on-premises, AWS, Azure, or other platforms to GCP.
- Support containerization, Kubernetes, microservices, and cloud-native application architectures.
- Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure successful implementation and operational readiness.
Client Engagement
- Act as a trusted technical advisor for customers throughout the project lifecycle.
- Lead discovery workshops, architecture reviews, and executive presentations.
- Translate business requirements into technical architecture designs.
- Prepare solution documentation, architecture diagrams, proposals, and statements of work.
Security & Governance
- Design secure architectures aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Implement identity and access management, security controls, monitoring, and compliance frameworks into solution architecture.
- Establish governance, operational processes, and cloud financial management practices.
Leadership & Mentorship
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to consultants, engineers, and project teams.
- Mentor technical team members on cloud architecture principles and best practices.
- Contribute to practice development, service offerings, reusable assets, and thought leadership initiatives.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, cloud consulting, or solution architecture.
- 5+ years designing and delivering public cloud solutions.
- Hands-on experience implementing enterprise-scale Google Cloud solutions.
- Experience leading cloud migration and modernization projects.
- Consulting or professional services experience is strongly preferred.
Technical Expertise
- Google Compute Engine (GCE)
- Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
- Cloud Storage
- Cloud SQL
- BigQuery
- Cloud Networking
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Security Command Center
- Cloud Monitoring and Operations Suite
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)
- CI/CD and DevOps practices
- Container and Kubernetes technologies
Additional Experience
- Data and analytics solutions
- AI/ML services on GCP
- Hybrid cloud architectures
- Multi-cloud environments (Azure, AWS)
- Enterprise integration patterns
- Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
Certifications
- Google Professional Cloud Architect (strongly preferred)
- Google Professional Cloud Network Engineer
- Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer
- Terraform Associate
- Kubernetes Certifications (CKA/CKAD)
Personal attributes
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to engage effectively with technical and executive stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent consulting, facilitation, and influencing skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong customer focus and commitment to delivery excellence.
What you’ll get
- Competitive salary
- Health benefits (medical, vision, dental)
- Life insurance
- Pension plan
- Professional development
- Amazing company culture
GlassHouse Systems is committed to diversity and encourages all candidates to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. GlassHouse Systems will accommodate individuals with disabilities through each stage of the recruitment process. Please advise us of any needs when your interview is booked and we will do our best to meet your needs. Please note that all candidates have to be legally eligible to work in Canada. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon a criminal record check.
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Architect in Toronto employer: GlassHouse Systems
At GlassHouse Systems, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits, including medical, vision, and dental coverage. Our vibrant company culture fosters professional development and collaboration among a diverse team of industry leaders, ensuring that every employee has the opportunity to grow and thrive in their career while contributing to meaningful cloud transformation initiatives for our clients.
