Google Cloud Foundation Engineer

pOur client is planning on building a Google Cloud Foundation MVP with as first use case, to enable the use of Google Gemini alongside existing AI platforms such as Microsoft Foundry and AWS Bedrock. /p pThe assignment includes establishing a future-proof Google Cloud Foundation, as well as migrating existing use cases. /p pIn the longer term, the platform should evolve into an enterprise-ready solution that enables future DevOps teams to be onboarded efficiently while adhering to the internal standards, policies and governance requirements. /p h3Role /h3 pYou will play a key role in designing and/or implementing a Google Cloud Foundation that meets the enterprise architecture, security and governance requirements. /p pDepending on

your profile
, the focus may be on architecture, implementation, or a combination of both. /p h3List of Responsibilities (but not limited to): /h3 ul liImplement an enterprise-wide Google Cloud architecture aligned with the guidelines, standards and policies. /li liDefine a future-proof cloud foundation with as first use-case, enabling the adoption of Google Gemini across the organization. /li liProvide guidance on governance, security and operational models. /li /ul h3Security Governance /h3 pDevelop implement a threat model. /p pDesign security controls and integrate them with existing security processes. /p h3Share knowledge implement governance standards covering: /h3 ul liEncryption /li liAccess management /li liCompliance requirements /li /ul h3Identity Access Management /h3 ul liDesign and implement IAM architectures. /li liRBAC model /li liFederated Identity /li liLeast Privilege Access principles /li /ul h3Operations Monitoring /h3 ul liImplement logging, monitoring and observability capabilities. /li liIntegrate with existing SIEM platforms. /li liDefine implement operational processes for incident management and platform operations. /li liDefine implement an engagement model with Google similar to the current operating model used with AWS and Azure. /li liEstablish cost tracking, showback/chargeback and cost management processes. /li liAdvise on cloud governance and lifecycle management. /li /ul h3Networking /h3 ul liDesign and implement Google Cloud networking architectures. /li /ul h3Implementation /h3 ul liAutomate platform components using Infrastructure as Code. /li liImplement foundational services and security controls. /li liSupport the migration of existing workloads to the new platform. /li /ul h3Ideal Profile /h3 h3Must-Have /h3 ul liProven experience with Google Cloud Platform in enterprise environments. /li liExperience designing and implementing cloud foundations or landing zones. /li liStrong knowledge of IAM, security, networking and cloud governance. /li liExperience with Infrastructure as Code. /li /ul h3Technical Skills /h3 ul liTerraform /li liPython /li /ul h3Nice-to-Have /h3 ul liExperience with AI platforms such as Google Gemini, Microsoft Foundry or AWS Bedrock. /li liExperience in regulated industries or financial institutions. /li liUnderstanding of FinOps practices. /li /ul h3Desired Profile /h3 ul liHands-on implementation profile. /li liStrong expertise in Terraform, Google Cloud services and automation. /li liExperience operationalizing enterprise cloud platforms. /li /ul h3Expected Outcomes /h3 ul liA working Google Cloud Foundation MVP for Gemini. /li liMigration of existing use cases. /li liAn enterprise-ready foundation supporting future DevOps team onboarding. /li liGovernance, security, IAM and operational models aligned with the internal standards. /li liA scalable and future-proof Google Cloud environment. /li /ul