Practice Architect II-GCP Cloud Infrastructure

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The Google Cloud Infrastructure Practice Architect II is a key leadership position within TEKsystems Global Services, responsible for designing, developing, and leading the implementation of sophisticated Cloud Infrastructure solutions on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) for major clients. This role requires a seasoned professional with robust experience in architecting and delivering enterprise-grade Cloud Infrastructure systems.

The Practice Architect II will provide technical leadership to project teams, ensuring solutions are scalable, resilient, and aligned with client business objectives and TEKsystems' quality standards. A significant aspect of this role involves translating complex business challenges into effective technical solutions using a variety of GCP services. The incumbent will also play a crucial role in practice development, contributing to the creation of intellectual property (IP), mentoring junior team members, and supporting pre-sales activities. This position is distinguished by the complexity of engagements and the expectation to lead delivery efforts within larger cross-functional programs.

This individual must be a motivated technologist adept at navigating multiple cloud platforms and demonstrating a proven track record in technology and consulting. The Google Cloud Infrastructure Practice Architect II serves as a vital link between client requirements and technical execution, ensuring that the solutions delivered are not only technologically sound but also drive tangible business value. This role demands a deep understanding of Cloud Architecture, Infrastructure Strategy, Platform Engineering, Infrastructure as Code, DevOps strategy, Cloud Networking, Security and Governance, Reliability Engineering, Cloud Operations, and AI Infrastructure Architecture, including platforms for Generative AI, Agentic AI, model serving, GPU-based workloads, and AI platform operations. The architect will collaborate closely with clients to understand their needs, present technical solutions, and build confidence in TEKsystems' ability to deliver.

Furthermore, this position contributes to the refinement of practice methodologies and service offerings, leveraging insights gained from project engagements and staying abreast of the latest advancements in GCP AI infrastructure and technologies, including Generative AI.

Responsibilities:

Architecture & Delivery Excellence:

· Lead the technical design and architecture of complex, enterprise-scale cloud infrastructure solutions on Google Cloud Platform, leveraging core GCP services including Compute Engine, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Cloud Storage, Cloud Load Balancing, Cloud DNS, Cloud Interconnect, Cloud VPN, Shared VPC and Network Connectivity Center.

· Architect and implement enterprise landing zones and governance frameworks, establishing standardized patterns for networking, security, identity, compliance, observability, and operational excellence.

· Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform and GitOps methodologies, enabling automated provisioning, configuration management, and infrastructure lifecycle management.

· Define and implement cloud networking architectures, including hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity, VPC design, segmentation strategies, DNS, load balancing, service networking, and network security controls.

· Architect and implement cloud security solutions leveraging IAM, Organization Policies, VPC Service Controls, Cloud Armor, Model Armor, Security Command Center, CMEK, Secret Manager, and Zero Trust security principles.

· Design and oversee platform engineering capabilities, including Kubernetes platforms, container orchestration, developer self-service platforms, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and cloud-native operating models.

· Architect observability, reliability, and operational frameworks utilizing Cloud Monitoring, Cloud Logging, Cloud Trace, Cloud Operations Suite, SRE principles, disaster recovery, backup strategies, and business continuity planning.

· Design infrastructure