Google Cloud Platform Infrastructure Architect

Position: Google Cloud Platform Infrastructure Architect

Location: Hybrid / Glenview, IL

Job Type: Full-time/Long Term Contract With potential extension.

Job Overview:

Zion Cloud Solutions is seeking a Senior Google Cloud Architect to lead the design and implementation of Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) infrastructures, specifically focusing on building enterprise-grade landing zones. The role involves extensive experience with Google Cloud Platform s networking, security, and automation tools to create secure, compliant, and efficient cloud environments. The job is hands-on and requires leadership skills to manage the end-to-end lifecycle of Google Cloud Platform landing zones, including VPC configuration, hybrid connectivity, and cost optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Landing Zone Architecture : Designing and deploying multi-tenant landing zones, ensuring resource isolation and governance using Google Cloud Platform tools.
• Advanced Networking : Architecting VPC topologies, hybrid connectivity, and secure egress/ingress traffic.
• Security Hardening : Implementing advanced security measures including encryption, DDoS protection, and VPC Service Controls.
• Control Plane & Automation : Automating infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.
• Cost Governance & Optimization : Implementing billing account management, optimizing costs through VM options, and ensuring resource efficiency.
• Technical Leadership : Leading architectural reviews, troubleshooting issues, and providing guidance on Google Cloud Platform best practices.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years in cloud infrastructure engineering, with 3+ years of experience architecting Google Cloud Platform environments.
• Expertise in Google Cloud Platform networking, Terraform, and security tools.
• Experience debugging network issues, managing hybrid setups, and securing multi-cloud environments.
• Fluency in scripting (Python, Go, Bash).
• Preferred Certifications : Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, Network Engineer, Security Engineer, and HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate.

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, capable of leading complex technical discussions.
• Ability to lead under pressure and handle critical situations, such as misconfigurations affecting production systems.

Location & Availability:

• Hybrid model with regular in-office presence at Glenview, IL (2-3 days/week).
• Willingness to join on-call rotations or travel for client engagements (