TALENT Software Services
US_East | IT Consultant - Cloud Specialist_L3
TALENT Software Services, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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TALENT Software Services provided pay range This range is provided by TALENT Software Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $55.00/hr - $65.00/hr
Possible 3 Month CTH | No Fees | Do Not Re-Post | Confidential
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Role: GCP Cloud Architect
Work Location: Onsite - Chicago, IL
Job Description Senior cloud architect responsible for designing, implementing, and governing GCP solutions for a global enterprise environment. Lead architectural decisions, migration planning, and platform standardization across multiple business units.
Experience Requirements
Minimum: 7+ years in cloud architecture and enterprise solutions
Preferred: 10+ years with large-scale cloud transformations
Industry: Enterprise architecture experience in regulated industries preferred
Technical Skills Architecture & Design
Enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman)
Cloud-native architecture patterns and microservices design
Multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architecture
API design and integration patterns
Security architecture and compliance frameworks
Data architecture and analytics platforms
Platform & Infrastructure
Infrastructure as Code and GitOps methodologies
Container platforms and serverless architectures
Networking and security design
Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
Cost optimization and FinOps practices
Migration planning and execution strategies
GCP Skills (Required) Core GCP Services (Expert Level)
Compute: Full suite including GCE, GKE, Cloud Run, Cloud Functions
Storage & Databases: Cloud SQL, Spanner, Bigtable, Firestore, BigQuery
Networking: Advanced VPC, Interconnect, Cloud DNS, Cloud Armor
Security: Advanced IAM, Organization Policies, VPC Service Controls
Analytics: BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Data Fusion
Advanced GCP
Landing zone design and implementation
Organization and project structure design
Advanced networking (Shared VPC, peering, interconnects)
Identity federation and hybrid connectivity
Compliance and governance automation
Multi-region architecture and data residency
Certifications (Required)
Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect (Required)
Additional Preferred:
Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer
Google Cloud Professional Security Engineer
AWS/Azure equivalent certifications?
Leadership: Experience leading technical teams and architecture reviews
Communication: Excellent presentation skills for C-level executives
Business Acumen: Understanding of business requirements and ROI analysis
Vendor Management: Experience with cloud provider relationships
Compliance: Knowledge of SOX, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and industry regulations
Consulting: Client-facing experience and stakeholder management
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Other
Industries IT Services and IT Consulting
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TALENT Software Services provided pay range This range is provided by TALENT Software Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $55.00/hr - $65.00/hr
Possible 3 Month CTH | No Fees | Do Not Re-Post | Confidential
Submit candidates under their legal name and use only *** template
Role: GCP Cloud Architect
Work Location: Onsite - Chicago, IL
Job Description Senior cloud architect responsible for designing, implementing, and governing GCP solutions for a global enterprise environment. Lead architectural decisions, migration planning, and platform standardization across multiple business units.
Experience Requirements
Minimum: 7+ years in cloud architecture and enterprise solutions
Preferred: 10+ years with large-scale cloud transformations
Industry: Enterprise architecture experience in regulated industries preferred
Technical Skills Architecture & Design
Enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman)
Cloud-native architecture patterns and microservices design
Multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architecture
API design and integration patterns
Security architecture and compliance frameworks
Data architecture and analytics platforms
Platform & Infrastructure
Infrastructure as Code and GitOps methodologies
Container platforms and serverless architectures
Networking and security design
Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
Cost optimization and FinOps practices
Migration planning and execution strategies
GCP Skills (Required) Core GCP Services (Expert Level)
Compute: Full suite including GCE, GKE, Cloud Run, Cloud Functions
Storage & Databases: Cloud SQL, Spanner, Bigtable, Firestore, BigQuery
Networking: Advanced VPC, Interconnect, Cloud DNS, Cloud Armor
Security: Advanced IAM, Organization Policies, VPC Service Controls
Analytics: BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Data Fusion
Advanced GCP
Landing zone design and implementation
Organization and project structure design
Advanced networking (Shared VPC, peering, interconnects)
Identity federation and hybrid connectivity
Compliance and governance automation
Multi-region architecture and data residency
Certifications (Required)
Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect (Required)
Additional Preferred:
Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer
Google Cloud Professional Security Engineer
AWS/Azure equivalent certifications?
Leadership: Experience leading technical teams and architecture reviews
Communication: Excellent presentation skills for C-level executives
Business Acumen: Understanding of business requirements and ROI analysis
Vendor Management: Experience with cloud provider relationships
Compliance: Knowledge of SOX, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and industry regulations
Consulting: Client-facing experience and stakeholder management
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Other
Industries IT Services and IT Consulting
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