West Monroe Partners, LLC
Cloud Architect – Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Chicago; Dallas; Los Angeles; New
West Monroe Partners, LLC, New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview
Are you ready to make an impact? West Monroe is hiring a Cloud Architect for our growing Enterprise Technology practice. This role will focus on leading Google Cloud Platform (GCP) migrations and modernizing complex IT environments for a wide range of clients. The architect will play a key role in designing, engineering, and deploying cutting-edge GCP solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities
Collaborate with West Monroe consultants and client leadership to architect, build, and deploy secure GCP cloud solutions that improve business operations. Assess current-state IT environments, interview stakeholders, gather/define requirements, and recommend viable GCP migration strategies and solutions. Design and implement GCP landing zones that align with best practices for scalability, security, and governance. Lead on-premises to GCP migration projects, including workload assessment, migration planning, and execution. Develop and enforce GCP architecture standards, best practices, and governance frameworks to ensure secure, compliant, and consistent solutions. Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform to automate deployments in GCP. Optimize GCP services, applications, and IT systems to enhance performance, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency. Support analysis for key decisions regarding project direction, including GCP service selections, team workstreams, and methodology. Provide technical leadership in implementing DevOps and CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployment in GCP environments. Assist in business development by supporting proposals, pre-sales technical discovery, and client presentations related to GCP. Act as a mentor and coach to junior consultants on GCP technical best practices, professional development, and client engagement. Contribute to practice development and Center of Excellence meetings by sharing insights, tools, and methodologies to improve delivery. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred, or equivalent experience required. Consulting firm/industry experience preferred. 5-10+ years of experience in an IT architecture/engineering role, with a focus on cloud computing and GCP migrations. Proven experience leading on-premises to GCP migration projects, including assessment, planning, and execution. Strong understanding of GCP services such as Compute Engine, BigQuery, Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Cloud Storage, Cloud Functions, and networking. Proficient with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and deployment automation in GCP. Experience with DevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and monitoring within GCP environments. Confident communication, presentation, and team leadership skills. Willingness to travel for client engagements. Bonus: GCP Professional Certifications (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Data Engineer), scripting experience (Python, PowerShell), and familiarity with compliance standards (e.g., NIST, HIPAA, ISO, PCI). Compensation and Benefits
Based on pay transparency guidelines, the salary range for this role can vary based on your proximity to one of our West Monroe offices. Individual salaries are determined by evaluating geography, experience, skills, education, and internal equity. Employees are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees may enroll in the company’s 401k plan, purchase shares from the employee stock ownership program, and be eligible to receive annual bonuses. Employees will also receive unlimited flexible time off and ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Eligibility for ten weeks of paid parental leave will be available upon hire date. Locations and salary ranges: Seattle or Washington, D.C.: $159,800 - $188,000 USD Seattle or Washington, D.C. alternative: $167,400 - $196,900 USD New York City or San Francisco: $175,000 - $205,900 USD A location not listed above: $152,200 - $179,000 USD About West Monroe
Other consultancies talk at you. At West Monroe, we work with you. We’re a global business and technology consulting firm passionate about creating measurable value for our clients, delivering real-world solutions. We combine business and technology to apply solutions that generate value over time. We focus on outcomes, collaboration, and co-creating results with clients. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We base employment decisions on merit, experience, and potential, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by law. To learn more about diversity, equity and inclusion at West Monroe, visit www.westmonroe.com/inclusion. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in our recruiting process, please email recruiting@westmonroe.com. If you are based in California, please review West Monroe’s Notice at Collection for California residents, provided pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
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Are you ready to make an impact? West Monroe is hiring a Cloud Architect for our growing Enterprise Technology practice. This role will focus on leading Google Cloud Platform (GCP) migrations and modernizing complex IT environments for a wide range of clients. The architect will play a key role in designing, engineering, and deploying cutting-edge GCP solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities
Collaborate with West Monroe consultants and client leadership to architect, build, and deploy secure GCP cloud solutions that improve business operations. Assess current-state IT environments, interview stakeholders, gather/define requirements, and recommend viable GCP migration strategies and solutions. Design and implement GCP landing zones that align with best practices for scalability, security, and governance. Lead on-premises to GCP migration projects, including workload assessment, migration planning, and execution. Develop and enforce GCP architecture standards, best practices, and governance frameworks to ensure secure, compliant, and consistent solutions. Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform to automate deployments in GCP. Optimize GCP services, applications, and IT systems to enhance performance, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency. Support analysis for key decisions regarding project direction, including GCP service selections, team workstreams, and methodology. Provide technical leadership in implementing DevOps and CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployment in GCP environments. Assist in business development by supporting proposals, pre-sales technical discovery, and client presentations related to GCP. Act as a mentor and coach to junior consultants on GCP technical best practices, professional development, and client engagement. Contribute to practice development and Center of Excellence meetings by sharing insights, tools, and methodologies to improve delivery. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred, or equivalent experience required. Consulting firm/industry experience preferred. 5-10+ years of experience in an IT architecture/engineering role, with a focus on cloud computing and GCP migrations. Proven experience leading on-premises to GCP migration projects, including assessment, planning, and execution. Strong understanding of GCP services such as Compute Engine, BigQuery, Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Cloud Storage, Cloud Functions, and networking. Proficient with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and deployment automation in GCP. Experience with DevOps tools and practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and monitoring within GCP environments. Confident communication, presentation, and team leadership skills. Willingness to travel for client engagements. Bonus: GCP Professional Certifications (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Data Engineer), scripting experience (Python, PowerShell), and familiarity with compliance standards (e.g., NIST, HIPAA, ISO, PCI). Compensation and Benefits
Based on pay transparency guidelines, the salary range for this role can vary based on your proximity to one of our West Monroe offices. Individual salaries are determined by evaluating geography, experience, skills, education, and internal equity. Employees are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees may enroll in the company’s 401k plan, purchase shares from the employee stock ownership program, and be eligible to receive annual bonuses. Employees will also receive unlimited flexible time off and ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Eligibility for ten weeks of paid parental leave will be available upon hire date. Locations and salary ranges: Seattle or Washington, D.C.: $159,800 - $188,000 USD Seattle or Washington, D.C. alternative: $167,400 - $196,900 USD New York City or San Francisco: $175,000 - $205,900 USD A location not listed above: $152,200 - $179,000 USD About West Monroe
Other consultancies talk at you. At West Monroe, we work with you. We’re a global business and technology consulting firm passionate about creating measurable value for our clients, delivering real-world solutions. We combine business and technology to apply solutions that generate value over time. We focus on outcomes, collaboration, and co-creating results with clients. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We base employment decisions on merit, experience, and potential, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by law. To learn more about diversity, equity and inclusion at West Monroe, visit www.westmonroe.com/inclusion. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in our recruiting process, please email recruiting@westmonroe.com. If you are based in California, please review West Monroe’s Notice at Collection for California residents, provided pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
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