GCP Cloud Architect (Global Consultancy/ Hybrid/ Ireland)

We are seeking an experienced GCP Cloud Architect to join our Solutions team, supporting a highly regulated client. This role will lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of cloud-based solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The successful candidate will be responsible for defining cloud architecture standards, driving cloud adoption, and ensuring scalable, secure, and resilient cloud environments that align with business and regulatory requirements.

What you'll bring:

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud architectures on Google Cloud Platform
• Lead cloud migration strategies (re-host, re-platform, re-architect) from on-premise or other cloud providers
• Define best practices, governance, and cloud standards
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)
• Ensure security best practices (IAM, encryption, compliance controls)
• Design high availability and disaster recovery strategies
• Support DevOps practices (CI/CD pipelines, automation, monitoring)
• Collaborate with engineering, security, and business stakeholders

What you'll bring:

• 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture or cloud engineering
• Strong hands-on experience with GCP services and architecture design
• Experience designing enterprise-grade, multi-region architectures
• Solid understanding of networking (VPC, subnets, routing, firewalls)
• Experience with containerisation and Kubernetes (GKE)
• Infrastructure as Code experience (Terraform, Deployment Manager)
• Experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)
• Strong understanding of cloud security frameworks and best practices
• Eligibility to work in Ireland

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