Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) Architect
Location: Remote, based in the United States Estimated Duration: 3 month W2 contract with potential for extensions
The successful candidate will be key member of the team designing the foundational access and management solutions to bring Virtustream's mission critical managed services to the Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform). This person will have a strong background in cloud services delivery, with specific architecture and implementation focus on the Google Cloud Platform. The ideal candidate will have experience with managed service delivery in a hyper scaler environment, and automation of that delivery.
Job Description Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Requirements review and feedback with Product Management
Create solution architecture, design documentation and diagrams
Collaborate within, and across teams to create the "right" solution
Leverage Google Cloud Platform APIs to automate common and repeatable delivery tasks
Mentor team members on utilizing the Google Cloud Platform platform and APIs efficiently
Partner with our internal managed services business unit to clearly understand their needs, and guide them in moving to Google Cloud Platform delivery
Must have Skills:
5+ years working with hyper scale cloud provider platforms (Google Cloud Platform, Azure, AWS)
5+ years of experience in more than one programming language, e.g. Python (multiple is better as they can adapt to new)
2+ years of experience with setup and delivery of Google Cloud Platform IAM solutions
Strong competency in Windows and Linux/Unix operating systems
Strong understanding of general networking concepts, in particular Google Cloud Platform VPC, routing, network security services
Preferred Skills:
6+ months of experience with Google Cloud Platform API development, beyond the portal UI
6+ months of experience with Google Cloud Platform IAM model and management
2+ years demonstrated experience in managed service provider delivery on hyper scaler cloud platforms
1+ years of experience with Google Cloud Platform native monitoring and analysis
Experience setting up a new managed service provider offering on Google Cloud Platform, implementing multi-tenant segmentation
Experience with deploying Google Cloud Platform solutions using Terraform or other automated delivery tools Attributes
Ability to teach and or train others on infrastructure technology
Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and professionally
Ability to think critically in evaluating problems and proposed solutions Specific to new project of bringing Virtustream's managed services to Google Cloud Platform.