Google Cloud Foundation Architect

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. /ppThe assignment includes establishing a future-proof Google Cloud Foundation, as well as migrating existing use cases. /ppIn 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. /ph3Role /h3pYou will play a key role in designing and/or implementing a Google Cloud Foundation that meets the enterprise architecture, security and governance requirements. /ppDepending on

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, the focus may be on architecture, implementation, or a combination of both. /ph3List of Responsibilities (but not limited to): /h3pDesign an enterprise-wide Google Cloud architecture aligned with the internal guidelines, standards and policies. /ppDefine a future-proof cloud foundation with as first use‑case, enabling the adoption of Google Gemini across the organization. /ppCreate architecture principles and design patterns to support future DevOps team onboarding. /ppProvide guidance on governance, security and operational models. /ph3Security Governance /h3pDevelop a threat model. /ppDesign security controls and integrate them with existing security processes. /ph3Define governance standards covering: /h3pEncryption /ppAccess management /ppCompliance requirements /ph3Identity Access Management /h3pDesign and implement IAM architectures. /ppRBAC model /ppFederated Identity /ppLeast Privilege Access principles /ph3Operations Monitoring /h3pImplement logging, monitoring and observability capabilities. /ppIntegrate with existing SIEM platforms. /ppDefine operational processes for incident management and platform operations. /ppDefine an engagement model with Google similar to the current operating model used with AWS and Azure. /ppEstablish cost tracking, showback/chargeback and cost management processes. /ppAdvise on cloud governance and lifecycle management. /ph3Networking /h3pDesign and implement Google Cloud networking architectures. /ph3Implementation /h3pAutomate platform components using Infrastructure as Code. /ppImplement foundational services and security controls. /ppSupport the migration of existing workloads to the new platform. /ph3Ideal Profile /h3h3Must-Have /h3pProven experience with Google Cloud Platform in enterprise environments. /ppExperience designing and implementing cloud foundations or landing zones. /ppStrong knowledge of IAM, security, networking and cloud governance. /ppExperience with Infrastructure as Code. /ph3Technical Skills /h3pTerraform /ppPython /ph3Nice-to-Have /h3pExperience with AI platforms such as Google Gemini, Microsoft Foundry or AWS Bedrock. /ppExperience in regulated industries or financial institutions. /ppUnderstanding of FinOps practices. /ph3Desired Profile /h3pStrong enterprise architecture background. /ppCapable of defining and defending enterprise‑grade cloud designs. /ppCombines cloud architecture expertise with security, governance and operational excellence. /ppAble to guide implementation teams. /ph3Expected Outcomes /h3pA working Google Cloud Foundation MVP for Gemini. /ppMigration of existing use cases. /ppAn enterprise‑ready foundation supporting future DevOps team onboarding. /ppGovernance, security, IAM and operational models aligned with the internal standards. /ppA scalable and future‑proof Google Cloud environment. /p